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Police Crackdown Produces Police Radio In Gang Turf
posted (November 5, 2012)
Earlier you heard the CEO in the Ministry of National Security detail that the PIV area was one of those they cracked down on - and that was visible at court today.

Tonight, 5 people from the PIV area are facing charges after police found them with a police radio on Saturday.

According to police, they conducted a search at the residence of #628 Lavender Street. Present at the time were 25 year-old Emmeth "Dada Dee" Baptist; his 50 year-old Mother, Raquel Baptist; his brother, 27 year-old Linval Baptist; 27 year-old Giovannie Smith; and 17 year-old Minor.

The officers found a Motorola brand police radios on the TV stand, and as a result, all 5 persons were charged with possession of a communication apparatus without a license.

They were arraigned before Magistrate Dale Cayetano today, where Emmeth Baptist attempted to plea guilty to the charge. He explained that he found the radio in front of the C B Hyde building on Administration Drive. He explained that he intended to sell it to a security firm.

His guilty plea was not accepted due to his explanation, and all 5 accused were granted bail of $3,000. They are to return to Magistrate's Court on December 4.

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