The Tribune

By KHRISNA VIRGIL TWO men and a woman were arraigned in the Magistrate's Court yesterday in connection with the armed robbery of a popular fast-food spot last weekend. Kadeem Bain, 20; Steven Taylor, 20; and Dwaynette Taylor, 18, appeared before Chief Magistrate Roger Gomez in Court One, Bank Lane to face charges of firearm possession with the intent to endanger life, armed robbery, and conspiracy to commit armed robbery. The prosecution claims the three, while armed with a gun, robbed the Burger King Cable Beach location of $1,719.03, while endangering the lives of police officers PC 1856 Sands and CPL 2521 Seymour. The incident took place on Saturday, October 26 at around 6pm. Chief Magistrate Gomez informed the accused that they were not required to enter pleas to the conspiracy and armed robbery charges. However, the three told the court they were not guilty of conspiring to commit armed robbery, committing armed robbery, and possession of a firearm with the intent to harm. Ian Cargill, Mr Taylor's attorney, accused the police of abusing his client. He claims Mr Taylor was blindfolded and beaten on the night of the incident. Chief Magistrate Gomez adjourned the case to February 15, 2012 pending a Voluntary Bill of Indictment that is to be served on that day. This will forward the matter directly to the Supreme court for trial. Sixteen witnesses are listed on the court dockets.