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Two in court over firearms charges

By PAVEL BAILEY

Tribune Court Reporter

pbailey@tribunemedia.net

TWO men were each granted $8,500 bail in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday on separate firearm and ammunition charges.

Cyril McIntosh, 48, represented by attorney K Melvern Munroe, faced Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt on charges of possession of a prohibited weapon and possession of ammunition.

He was allegedly found with an unlicensed Austria .45 Glock pistol and 13 unfired rounds of .45 ammunition on August 19.

He pleaded not guilty to both charges.

He was granted $8,500 bail with one or two sureties. He is expected to sign in at East Street South Police Station every Monday and Wednesday before 6pm. His trial is set to begin on December 29.

A second man, Julius Rahming Jr, known as William Julius Rahming Jr, 18, also stood before Chief Magistrate Ferguson-Pratt on charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm and possession of ammunition.

Police said they found him with a black Austria Glock with its serial number erased and 11 unfired rounds of 9mm ammunition on August 18. He pleaded not guilty.

He was also granted $8,500 bail with one or two sureties. He must sign in at Quakoo Street Police Station every Tuesday by 6pm.

Rahming’s trial will also start on December 29.

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