By PAVEL BAILEY
Tribune Staff Reporter
pbailey@tribunemedia.net
A PRISON worker was placed on probation yesterday after admitting to having $180 worth of marijuana last week.
Chief Magistrate Roberto Reckley arraigned Deangelo Ferguson, 37, on a charge of possession of dangerous drugs.
During a search of Ferguson’s residence on Key West Street on March 6, police reportedly seized 19 grams of marijuana found in two plastic packages — one in a kitchen bowl and another in a drawer.
Ferguson pleaded guilty to the charge.
His attorney, Linda Virgil, told the court that her client is a government employee at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services. She noted his early plea, his apology, and his cooperation with authorities, requesting leniency in sentencing.
The magistrate granted a conditional discharge, placing Ferguson on six months’ probation. During this time, he is required to enroll in drug counseling.
Failure to comply will result in a $500 fine or a one-month prison sentence.
Ferguson will return to court for a progress report on September 16.
Inspector Deon Barr served as the prosecutor.
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