The Tribune

By PAVEL BAILEY

Tribune Staff Reporter

pbailey@tribunemedia.net

A POLICE corporal is on bail pending sentencing after he yesterday admitted to trying to pursue a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl last year.

Senior Justice Cheryl Grant Thompson presided as Gregory Taylor Jr, 37, appeared for trial on a charge of attempted procuration.

However, before evidence was heard, Taylor reversed his earlier position and pleaded guilty to the charge.

The defendant attempted to procure a 13-year-old girl online in order to have unlawful sexual intercourse with her sometime between August 2023 and January 5, 2024.

A text exchange between the pair reportedly showed the defendant’s attempt to make sexual advances at the minor.

Ian Cargill, the defendant’s attorney, said that his client expressed remorse and asked for leniency.

Taylor apologised to both the complainant and her mother, saying that his actions were the result of poor judgment on his part.

Taylor's sentencing hearing will be on January 31.

EDITOR'S NOTE: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the accused had been remanded in custody pending sentencing. We apologise for the inaccuracy.