Man in court for shooting

The first read that on February 9, at Lawrence Street, San Fernando Jeremiah had in his possession an illegal firearm.

Another charge alleged that also on the same day, Jeremiah had in his possession a firearm with intent to endanger lives.

A third charge alleged he had in his unlawful possession ammunition. Jeremiah was charged with possession of ammunition to endanger lives.

The magistrate read a fifth charge that Jeremiah shot Akeil Crawford with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

Another charge alleged that Jeremiah shot Joseph Edmond with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. All charges were laid indictably and Jeremiah was not called upon to enter any plea.

Court prosecutor Cleyon Seedan produced the accused man’s record to the magistrate. Attorney Sasha Singh, who held for Cedric Neptune, said her client has two previous convictions in 2008 and 2013. Singh told the magistrate that Jeremiah also has two pending matters for trafficking marijuana and possession of cocaine.

Singh said her client is employed as a mason and driver.

Magistrate Ford-John granted the accused man bail in the sum of $175,000 to be approved by a Clerk of the Peace or $25,000 cash alternative.

The matter was adjourned to March 24.