21 year old Andrew Talbert, who was charged with kept firearm and ammunition without a gun license, was sentenced to 5 years for each count today by the Chief Magistrate, Anne Marie Smith after he was found guilty of the charges.
On January 6, 2013 police say Talbert ran into a yard on Plues Street when he saw the police approaching. The police who pursued him and testified that they saw when he threw a loaded Glock 9 millimetre pistol into the adjoining yard.
Talbert testified and denied that he committed the offence. He said that there were 3 other persons in the yard when the police arrived.
Chief Magistrate Smith, after reviewing all the evidence found him guilty, and stipulated that the sentences are to run concurrently, so Talbert will only serve 5 years. Talbert's attorney, Anthony Sylvestre has said that he is going to appeal.
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