By PAVEL BAILEY
Tribune Staff Reporter
pbailey@tribunemedia.net
A MAN accused recently of a botched murder attempt in Nassau Village was sentenced to 15 months in prison after he admitted to having a loaded gun in his bedroom closet.
Acting Chief Magistrate Roberto Reckley charged Aldeon Miller, 26, yesterday with attempted murder, possession of an unlicensed firearm and possession of ammunition with intent to supply.
Ian Cargill represented te defendant.
Police alleged that Miller ambushed Latario Missick as he arrived at his residence on Spruce Street around 4pm on August 22. After the accused emerged from nearby bushes, he allegedly shot Missick multiple times about the body.
The 37-year-old victim was successfully treated for his injuries in hospital. He was previously charged with the 2015 murder of Calderon Hall.
Miller was arrested on August 27 after police, acting on a warrant, found a black and purple Taurus 9mm pistol at his residence on Gleniston Park Avenue. The gun and 36 rounds of 9mm ammunition were recovered from Miller’s bedroom closet. Miller admitted to having the gun in a subsequent police interview.
While he pleaded guilty to the firearm and ammunition charges, he was not required to enter a plea on the attempted murder charge. He was informed that the remaining charge would be transferred to the Supreme Court by voluntary bill of indictment (VBI).
During mitigation, Mr Cargill said his client is remorseful and is the sole provider for his infant daughter. The attorney also claimed that the defendant found the gun while cleaning a yard and that the weapon was found secured in his home. Mr Cargill asked that the court consider that Miller had no previous offences and had admitted to the present offence from the onset.
Prosecutor ASP Davis suggested a minimal sentence of 18 months.
After crediting Miller for taking responsibility for his action early, the acting chief magistrate sentenced the defendant to 15 months in prison. Miller was further fined $3,000.
Before being taken into remand, Miller was allowed to meet briefly with family members assembled in court.
Miller’s VBI is set for service on November 14.
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