Reginald Chase is led to court.
By LAMECH JOHNSON
Tribune Staff Reporter
ljohnson@tribunemedia.net
POLICE charged a Nassau Village man in court yesterday in connection with the attempted murder of one of their own at the Princess Margaret Hospital.
Reginald Chase, 25, of Matthew Street was flanked by police officers as he was brought before Chief Magistrate Roger Gomez facing a charge of attempted murder.
However, before the Nassau Village man was charged with the June 2 shooting of police constable Hermit Pinder, the magistrate revealed that there was a list of other charges that the 25 year old faced.
The first two were rape charges.
It is claimed that he earlier this year, on January 7, had nonconsensual sex with two women ages 46 and 29.
He was also charged with three counts of armed robberies that stem from the rape incident.
It is claimed he robbed the women of their cellphones, one white BlackBerry worth $680 and a black Nokia phone worth $100.
He also reportedly robbed a man of $260 in that incident.
He was not required to enter a plea to these charges.
Those, however, were not the only charges brought against him.
He faced a count each of unlicensed firearm possession and ammunition possession.
It is claimed that he was in possession of a Smith & Wesson revolver on Saturday, June 2, in addition to three bullets.
He pleaded not guilty to the weapon related charges.
It was here that he was charged in connection with the June 2 attempted murder of the policeman, who had taken him to the Princess Margaret Hospital's Accident and Emergency section for examination.
The officer was disarmed of his gun and shot in his neck. He is in critical condition at Doctor's Hospital, where he was transferred after the incident.
Chase was not required to enter a plea to the charge. However, he did plead "not guilty" to escaping lawful custody.
All matters concerning Chase will be forwarded to the Supreme Court for trial through a Voluntary Bill of Indictment to be served on September 25.
He was remanded to prison until his trials have been completed.
Comments
spoitier 12 years, 6 months ago
They say that when you're dumb you're dangerous, shoot a policeman with his gun in custody and expect to get away on a small island. Add another charge unto him, come to thing of it " dumb and dangerous" should be a crime.
LinseyTaylor 12 years, 6 months ago
He probably thinks that this government will help getting him of. After all, they giving more attention to criminal rights than victims these days.
MauriceMedia 12 years, 6 months ago
Why does he look like the antichrist? This man is pure evil and he needs a priest more than ever!
Oracle 12 years, 6 months ago
I wonder if he has received his Prerequisite consultation on how much sentences he should be given...dont want those 'non-victims" to be disadvantage by being held fully accountable for his action......
JohnBrown 12 years, 6 months ago
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positiveinput 12 years, 6 months ago
From the past, criminals have had the privilege of carrying out brutal and serious crimes then have more or less suspended time to relax in prison (remand) until their faith is learned. You the government expect persons whom witness these crimes to keep that image in their minds forever. From June to September the average person (witness) doesn't need to keep remembering that reality nightmare. In another headline the 'criminal' requested mental help for a crime he committed, but innocent witnesses must suffer for months keeping this brutal scene in their minds to assist the foot dragging law. No wonder most witness never show to court, cause after they have mentally healed themselves, they no long wish to re-live that horror. This isn't a matter that involve masked persons or unknown persons carrying out criminal acts. This individual while in police custody executed his crime...
positiveinput 12 years, 6 months ago
Mauricenedia, you cant just judge looks. For eg. take a look at the police who killed that man in custody. I think its more inhumane to beat a man to death than to shoot him. Note either one needs strict punishment.
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