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Gardener Charged for Stealing Firearm
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A young man of La Croix Maingot, quarter of Castries, had several charges preferred against him by Marigot Police, after he allegedly broke into the residence of Newman Monrose at La Croix Maingot, on Monday the 19th of January, 2009. A .380 firearm along with eight rounds of ammunition were reported stolen from the house.
Acting on information, Marigot Police proceeded to another of Monrose’s house in the vicinity, which is occupied by his gardener, Dexbert Butcher, 24 years, originally of Choiseul.
A search of the house was conducted where police recovered the firearm and the ammunition, all wrapped in a bed-spread. The firearm matched the description of Monrose’s firearm.
Police consequently arrested and escorted Butcher to the Marigot Police Station where he was subsequently charged for the following offences: Burglary, Possession of Firearm and Possession of Ammunition. He is expected to appear in court on Thursday the 22nd of January, 2009. |
