By PAVEL BAILEY
Tribune Staff Reporter
pbailey@tribunemedia.net
A 22-year-old man was sentenced to two years in prison yesterday after admitting to having a gun with a silencer and 65 rounds of ammunition earlier this month.
Magistrate Lennox Coleby charged Elverton Bain with possession of an unlicensed firearm, possession of ammunition with intent to supply and two counts of possession of a part of a firearm.
The defendant was reportedly found with a black Taurus G2C 9mm pistol and 65 rounds of ammunition on May 1 in New Providence. Police also seized a silencer and a black 9mm magazine.
In his latest court appearance, Bain reversed his earlier position and pleaded guilty.
Dion Smith, the defendant’s attorney, told the magistrate that his young client is remorseful for his actions and is capable of reform.
Magistrate Coleby sentenced Bain to two years in prison for the firearm charge, during which time he will be enrolled in plumbing and electrical classes.
Bain further faced two $2,000 fines for the silencer and magazine. Failure to pay these fines would result in an additional 18 months in prison.
Bain’s three co-accused all had the charges against them withdrawn.
Inspector Lincoln McKenzie served as prosecutor.
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