20 year old on firearm and ammunition charges

In just a few days, a 20 year old electrician of Glen will re-appear in court charged with multiple firearm and ammunition offenses.

The police said in a release that they arrested and charged Vashon Thomas on December 25, 2024.

The release states that on December 18, 2024, at approximately 9:05 a.m. in Glen, Thomas was found in possession of the following:

One hundred (100) rounds of 9mm ammunition without a license issued under the Firearms Act; one black AR-15 automatic rifle, a prohibited weapon, without the authorization of the minister; and 71 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition, classified as prohibited ammunition, without the authorization of the minister.

Thomas was charged with the offences of possession of ammunition; possession of a prohibited weapon; and possession of prohibited ammunition.

He appeared before the Serious Offences Court on December 27, 2024, where he pleaded not guilty to the charges and was granted bail in the sum of EC$20,000 with two sureties.

As part of his bail conditions, Thomas is required to report to the Calliaqua Police Station every Monday and Wednesday between 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.; surrender all travel documents; and comply with stop notices placed at all ports of entry and exit. He also was placed on a curfew from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The matter was adjourned to January 7, 2025.