The Tribune

A PINEWOOD Gardens man was arraigned before two Magistrates yesterday morning on various charges, including housebreaking and possession of drugs with intent to supply. Damal Campbell, 27, first appeared before Deputy Chief Magistrate Carolita Bethell in Court Eight, Bank Lane. It is alleged that on December 30, the accused was found in possession of seven pounds of marijuana with intent to supply. Campbell pleaded not guilty and was told by the deputy chief magistrate that he would not be granted bail. "Under the Bail Act that was amended, this court does not have the discretion to grant bail," she said. "Therefore bail is denied." The matter was adjourned to May 28 for trial and the accused was escorted out of court in handcuffs. Minutes later, he appeared in Court One before Chief Magistrate Roger Gomez to be charged with a break-in at a home that occurred the day before he was arrested on the drug charge. It is alleged that on December 29, he broke into the home of Kennedy Pinder in Pinewood Gardens and stole an iPod Touch, gold chain, digital camera and watch, together valued at $1,729. He is also accused of receiving the watch. The accused denied the allegations and pleaded not guilty. He will return to court in May for trial.