Robocop’s son granted bail

The killing of Sylvan Alexis sparked fiery protests in Enterprise.

Three days ago the arrest of several residents of the area also led to protests in the Longdenville area. Kerron Alexis, his father and another man appeared in court in April last year, charged with participating in a riot by throwing missiles.

He was placed on bail for that incident. At his court appearance before the same magistrate, Senior Magistrate Jo-Anne Connor, police objected to bail being granted as they were not yet in possession of Alexis’ criminal records. His attorney Criston J Williams, however, complained that police had his client in custody since March 24 and the only matters he had against him pending were simple possession and the throwing of missiles.

In granting bail, Connor said she would adjust it if the police tracing record proved to be different to what Alexis’ attorney submitted to her. Alexis is expected to return to court on April 28. His father was killed on July 17, 2016, while another of Robo Cop’s brothers Mervyn was killed months later on December 4, 2016. The killings have been attributed to turf wars between two gangs - Rasta City and Unruly Isis - said to be operating in the area.