Robbed and beaten businessman arrested for gun.

[Monkey Man]

Robbed 4 times, beaten near death, businessman arrested for gun possession

A BUSINESSMAN who kept an unloaded gun in a kitchen cupboard to scare off would be bandits was yesterday fine $12,000 for illegal possession.

Jason Ragoo told San Fernando senior magistrate Cherril-Anne Antoine that he was robbed four times in the past at his home. It was said that on the last occasion he sustained injuries which were “close to life threatening”.

Police prosecutor Sgt Denzil Alexander said that based on information, police officers executed a search warrant at Ragoo's home at La Fortune, Woodland. Ragoo admitted to the officers from the Southern Division Task Force that he had a gun on a shelf in a wooden cupboard in the kitchen.

The gun, a Walter P99, was found in a brown bag on the shelf. Ragoo told officers, “Right in this apartment I got robbed. Is a long time I have that just for my protection, to scare them off when they come.”

He was taken to the Penal police station where he was charged.

Defence attorney Dexter Bailey told Antoine that his client was the owner of a bar in Woodland for the past 14 years. He said Ragoo, 44, assisted his community and hosted a treat at Christmas time.

Bailey also said Ragoo had no previous convictions.

The attorney said that last year his client was robbed four times.

“The last time he was beaten severely and received close to life threatening injuries.”

Bailey said the gun was not found in a public place and there were no bullets.

“His intention was not to cause harm,” he said.

Antoine said that while there was the temptation to have a gun, it was not the best option. “I don't believe people should go around arming themselves because of the crime situation in the country. It could lead to other things.”

She also said she had concerns over people renting guns which were then used in the commission of crimes. Bailey assured this was not the case in this instance.

Antoine fined Ragoo $12,000. He said it could be paid in 14 days. Should this not be done, he will face three years hard labour.

http://www.trinidadexpress.com/20170630/news/robbed-4-times-beaten-near-death-businessman-arrested-for-gun-possession

man hide dem bollets good wee

[sMASH]

and what about alwarie chilren ?

[Monkey Man]

when is their court case again?

[Dizzy28]

and what about alwarie chilren ?

They safe.....50% of their blood line comes from the most powerful group in Trinidad.

[Monkey Man]

the prophet Mohammed?

[ADONI]

Allyuh fellas batting today for sixes!!!!

[hydroep]

Robbed 4 times, beaten near death, businessman arrested for gun possession

A BUSINESSMAN who kept an unloaded gun in a kitchen cupboard to scare off would be bandits was yesterday fine $12,000 for illegal possession.

Jason Ragoo told San Fernando senior magistrate Cherril-Anne Antoine that he was robbed four times in the past at his home. It was said that on the last occasion he sustained injuries which were “close to life threatening”...

...Antoine said that while there was the temptation to have a gun, it was not the best option. “I don't believe people should go around arming themselves because of the crime situation in the country. It could lead to other things.”...

What exactly is the "best option"?...

[src1983]

She's a magistrate with the government footing her security bill.

If the lawyer asked what that option may be, I bet she could never answer

[maj. tom]

Yes, punish the innocent who try to defend themselves. They police took the time to get a warrant for this search. They could have applied for a search warrant for any known gang's facilities in Beetham the same way.

Who are the top officers that make these priority decisions?

[Jaipaulsingh]

I hope someone gives Cherril-Anne Antoine a taste of her own medicine.

[Redman]

but the gun was illegal...ent others does make jail fuh dat??

the magistrate was spot on-fine and suspended sentance

[Sundar]

but the gun was illegal...ent others does make jail fuh dat??

the magistrate was spot on-fine and suspended sentance

Maybe if you were robbed and beaten near death you'd understand the fear this man has. Have you ever been robbed? Or beaten near death?

[bluesclues]

nah judge you fail. both for making a statement that appears to make it seem like your opinion on a matter has any bearing on the law. and the law, is the man's constitutional right to life in an obviously hazardous situation.

this man will soon be dead. and i hope she remembers she tied his hands and made him defenseless to criminal attackers.

i find if that happen they should charge the judge for aiding and abetting.

[mero]

but the gun was illegal...ent others does make jail fuh dat??

the magistrate was spot on-fine and suspended sentance

Same ppl who bawling the law is the law and endorse when the the pregnant lady's car got toed suddenly up in arms..

Seems certain surnames and the term “business man" gets you sympathy on 2nr.

Why would this random good business man's home get searched?

[VexXx Dogg]

but the gun was illegal...ent others does make jail fuh dat??

the magistrate was spot on-fine and suspended sentance

Sorry for the guy, but an illegal firearm is an illegal firearm.

[Redman]

but the gun was illegal...ent others does make jail fuh dat??

the magistrate was spot on-fine and suspended sentence

Maybe if you were robbed and beaten near death you'd understand the fear this man has. Have you ever been robbed? Or beaten near death?

The act says 15000 fine and 8 years as the penalty.

what you expect to let him go ....free and clear.

The man get off with a slap on the wrist,

[Monkey Man]

but the gun was illegal...ent others does make jail fuh dat??

the magistrate was spot on-fine and suspended sentance

Same ppl who bawling the law is the law and endorse when the the pregnant lady's car got toed suddenly up in arms..

Seems certain surnames and the term “business man" gets you sympathy on 2nr.

Why would this random good business man's home get searched?

well obviously somebody snitched.

quit taking Ls Jamal and clean them Jordans for boat ride later.

[Strugglerzinc]

Illegal. Don't see why the beatup.

[Dizzy28]

Maybe he grand charged with gun too much and someone decide to do for him

[Cooloh]

Maybe he grand charged with gun too much and someone decide to do for him

My thoughts exactly. How the police know. he must have been flashing it around or like yuh say.. grand charging someone with it..

[bluesclues]

or the same man he buy it from sell him out. lol

[airuma]

nah judge you fail. both for making a statement that appears to make it seem like your opinion on a matter has any bearing on the law. and the law, is the man's constitutional right to life in an obviously hazardous situation.

this man will soon be dead. and i hope she remembers she tied his hands and made him defenseless to criminal attackers.

i find if that happen they should charge the judge for aiding and abetting.

The judge's hands are tied by the law too. It's the police who tied his hands and it's also possible he asked for it!

[Monkey Man]

i actually posted this because i have to applaud the actions of the judge... no matter her feelings she has a reputation to maintain with her position which is to uphold the law, no matter if me, you or she doesn't like it.

however, taking all things into consideration, he was given just a fine. which was awesome. We have all heard of persons getting hold with gunz and getting jail time.

[Sundar]

Of course not. Your comments were insensitive to what this man has gone through. That's why I asked if those things ever happened to you.

[pugboy]

Somebody sell him out
Police don't go thru trouble of warrant etc on blind info just so

Somebody in the gravy train for firearm license bribe must be was behind it

[Spitfir3]

Robbed 4 times, beaten near death, businessman arrested for gun possession

A BUSINESSMAN who kept an unloaded gun in a kitchen cupboard to scare off would be bandits was yesterday fine $12,000 for illegal possession.

Jason Ragoo told San Fernando senior magistrate Cherril-Anne Antoine that he was robbed four times in the past at his home. It was said that on the last occasion he sustained injuries which were “close to life threatening”...

...Antoine said that while there was the temptation to have a gun, it was not the best option. “I don't believe people should go around arming themselves because of the crime situation in the country. It could lead to other things.”...

What exactly is the "best option"?...

cork yuh mouth and bend over, make the process as smooth as possible cuz yuh getting screwed either way

that said look like somebody sold this dude out police not going to search some random business man jusso especially if he was a victim

[timelapse]

Best Option-make a weekly deposit of all your earnings to the Bank of Beetham or the ghetto nearest to you.

[ADONI]

Best option: See if NOS printing 3D guns as yet!

[nos_specialist]

Best option: See if NOS printing 3D guns as yet!

BWAHAHAHAHA....

nah, the printer still on the Shelf in the Kitchen...

but in all seriousness..
1. Yea it wrong to have an illegal firearm, thank God he told the police where it was or they would of never found it.
2. I agree d man get level robbed and decided to keep, buttt it still doesnt make it right
3. If "criminals" use the same excuse.....can they be spared?
4. Everyone has a right to defend themselves....the Government, Police, Army doin SHEIT...i give d man right.

[Average]

Antoine is ah mudda c.unt and should be f.ucking sodomised with ah cassava for his dotish comment.