A tattoo artist charged with illegal possession of narcotics was remanded to prison after he could not provide a fixed address to a City Court.
Twenty-five-year-old Ryan Adams pleaded not guilty to a possession of marijuana charge on Wednesday when it was read to him by Principal Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts.
The charge stated that on October 22 at the Kitty Seawall, he had in his possession 18 grammes of marijuana.
According to Police Prosecutor Seon Blackman, the police went to the location 77on the day in question and found Adams with the narcotics. When he was asked if it belonged to him he said “Is me own, I does do a small hustle”. The officer also added that at no time was Adams forced to admit to owning the illicit substance.
The tattoo artist told the court that he was not found with the substance on him but instead, it was found in a basket. When he was asked to give his address he told the court that he lives at Lot 36 Public Road Kitty. Police prosecutor Blackman, however informed the court that Adams told the police that he lives at the location where he was caught with the narcotics and arrested.
The man then informed the court that he lives with his mother and step-father. He also added that he helps them with the care of his younger siblings and that the home at Lot 36 Public Road, Kitty, belongs to his family but that he does not live there, only visits.
The prosecutor objected to the man being granted bail after the misleading information concerning his address was brought up. He informed the Magistrate that it was possible that Adams might not return to court if he was granted bail based on the conflicting information provided to the police and court, and the inability of the court to verify his correct address.
Magistrate McGusty agreed with the prosecutor and remanded the man to prison until November 13.
