21 year old local man denies killing Jamaican

(CNS): Tareek Ricketts has denied murdering Jackson Rainford (23) in the only fatal shooting of 2012. The killing, which was believed to be over a woman, took place in George Town on 16 December. The 21 year old man is accused of shooting Rainford multiple times as he sat in a car parked on Printer’s Way off Sheddon Road. Ricketts was arrested in the early hours of the next day. He pleaded not guilty to murder and not guilty to possession of an unlicensed firearm when he made his first grand court appearance on Friday. Ricketts was remanded in custody after being denied bail and a trial is expected to be set at his next court appearance in February (Photo Dennie Warren Jr).

Meanwhile, both Chadwick Dale and Chaz Powery from West Bay denied charges regarding two separate street muggings. Dale, who is currently in custody, pleaded not guilty to a robbery and wounding, which occurred in the Seven Mile Beach area on the 9 December. He is accused of stealing $40 from a woman and assaulting her during the course of the offence. Powery, who is also in custody, pleaded not guilty to a mugging in West Bay in November. Accused of stealing a back pack and $350, he is expected to stand trial on 19 June.