Crown offers no evidence against Thaxter in arms case
Thaxter was charged jointly with Jerome Allen following the alleged seizure of firearms and ammunition aboard the Smith’s Ferry vessel, Bomba Charger, on August 14, 2011.
The Crown had alleged that the two men imported an S15 Superior Assault rifle, a Glock pistol and 250 rounds of live .223 ammunition in addition to several rounds of live 7.62 ammunition.
The defendant was also charged for not having a valid permit for possession the items, and another charge for having the S15 riffle, which is illegal in the territory.
Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards dismissed the matter, telling the defendant that he was now free to go after Senior Crown Valston Graham declared that the Crown would no longer be offering any evidence against the defendant.
The Crown did not state why it would no longer be offering evidence against the defendant. Thaxter is also an employee and crew member of Smith’s Ferry Service was charged with illegal importation and possession of firearms and ammunition.
The vessel had docked in the Road Town harbour after leaving the US Virgin Islands. The alleged find was made with the assistance of K-9 dogs. The items were said to have been discovered in a Home Depot Box.
Earlier, Graham related that the Crown would be proceeding against defendant Jerome Allen and proposed to have five witnesses testify. Four of the witnesses, including K-9 officers were present in court today.
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