KINGSTON, JAMAICA — Dennis Barker, a 26-year-old man from Slipe Pen Highway, was sentenced to greater than 30 years in jail on Wednesday after being discovered responsible of firearm-related prices within the Gun Courtroom.
Excessive Courtroom Decide Justice Calys Wiltshire handed Barker the sentences following his conviction for possession of a prohibited weapon and unauthorized possession of ammunition.
The costs stemmed from an incident on April 7, 2023, when Barker allegedly opened gunfire within the Hannah City group. Police acquired studies in regards to the taking pictures round 4:15 p.m. and had been supplied with an outline of a suspect on a bike.
Barker was noticed by officers patrolling alongside Slipe Pen Highway. Throughout the ensuing pursuit, he was accosted, and a Glock pistol was recovered.
Barker acquired two sentences of 16 years and 5 months every for the firearm and ammunition prices. Justice Wiltshire ordered the sentences to run concurrently, with Barker required to serve at the very least 15 years earlier than being eligible for parole.
Authorities proceed to induce residents to report unlawful firearms and suspicious actions to assist cut back violent crime within the space.
