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35-y-o bearer charged with illegal possession of firearm

Published:Friday | May 6, 2022 | 9:08 PM
Dwayne 'Banks' Carter allegedly approached a group of boys and pointed a firearm at one of them.

The Constant Spring Police have charged a 35-year-old bearer who reportedly threatened a teenager with a gun on Harabin Lane, St. Andrew, in March.

Dwayne Carter, otherwise called 'Banks', of Morgan Lane, Kingston 8, has been charged with illegal possession of firearm and assault at common law.

The police say about 8:30 p.m. on March 1, a group of boys were along the roadway when Carter approached them and pointed a firearm at one of them.

A report was made to the police and Carter was arrested and charged.

A police statement this evening did not say when he was charged by it said a court date is being finalised.

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