Family members weep for Richards

The cries that emanated from the mouths of family members of Dwayne Richards could not save him from going to prison for the next two and a half years.{{more}}

Chief Magistrate Simone Churaman slapped Richards with the custodial sentence last Thursday when he appeared at the Serious Offences Court and pleaded guilty to the charge.

Richards, 28, a labourer from Arnos Vale was arrested and charged with having a nine-millimeter pistol in his possession on July 27, at Fitz Hughes.

Police met Richards in the public road. During a search, they found the weapon in his waist. When cautioned by the officers Richards replied, “Ah find me find it, and ah was to take it to a man.” (KW)