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‘Masa’ remanded to prison for alleged gun & ammo possession

Ramoamasagana Pemberton aka Masa pleaded not guilty to gun and ammunition charges but was remanded to prison by Senior Magistrate Tamia N. Richards when he appeared before her on July 5, 2016. Photo: Facebook
ROADTOWN, Tortola, VI - Ramoamasagana Pemberton aka Masa pleaded not guilty to gun and ammunition charges but was remanded to prison by Senior Magistrate Tamia N. Richards when he appeared before her on July 5, 2016.

Masa, who has become a popular figure on social media locally, pleaded not guilty to the charges of keeping an unlicensed Glock 40 calibre pistol and unlawful possession of explosives. Some fifteen (15) rounds of ammunition were allegedly found in the vicinity of the accused home about two months ago.

The local entertainment promoter and website manager was taken into police custody after forensic tests were conducted on the weapon and finger prints lifted allegedly matched that of the accused.

Changes version of story

When initially arrested, Masa had allegedly denied any knowledge of the items but later changed his story to say that he did discover the illegal items in a walkway in an area close to his home.

In his defense, its alleged that he told investigators that after examining the items, he put them back where he found them and failed to file a report to the police due to fear that the ‘true’ owner/s would have gone after him.

However, after listening to the facts in the matter, Ms Richards found that the accused man had admitted to having direct contact with the items and noted that he is likely to face five years in prison and a fine of $50,000 should he be found guilty as charged at the end of the trial.

Tip off

Presenting the facts on behalf of the Crown, prosecutor O'Neil Simpson told the court that on the day in question police officers, acting on a tip off, went to an area in Purcell Estate and conducted a search and found the items in a silver box.

The box was transported to the Road Town Police Station where it was opened and a black 9mm Glock 40 hand gun and a loaded magazine of ammunition were found.

Further, the investigative body removed samples and sent it to be tested for DNA revelation. Consequent of the DNA results, the lawmen, armed with a warrant, went the residence of the accused; however, he was not at home at the time. Police conducted a search of the home which yielded nothing illegal.

However, sometime after 7:00 P.M. that night, Masa turned himself into the Road Town Police Station and, during an interview, allegedly told the cops that he had no knowledge of the items. However, in a second interview, he allegedly changed his story when he admitted to having come into contact with the items at some point in 2015.

During the cautioned interview, the court heard that the accused told the police that it was one day as he was parking a motor scooter that he noticed the box and in checking it out a gun fell out. He then proceeded to put the gun back into the box and placed it back where he discovered it.

It was at that stage that he told police that he had fears of the actual owner/s of the items coming after him and which caused him not to report the incident to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force.

Masa is being represented by Attorney-At-Law Mrs Valerie Stephens-Gordon and is scheduled to return to court for the commencement of trial on September 8, 2016. It is anticipated that the trial will run for some six (6) days.

26 Responses to “‘Masa’ remanded to prison for alleged gun & ammo possession”

  • Glass House (06/07/2016, 07:42) Like (33) Dislike (2) Reply
    This is what happens when you throw stones, living in a glass house....take heed young people, don't do it for the fame.
  • Yes (06/07/2016, 07:45) Like (23) Dislike (0) Reply
    Make sure to scroll down to check out the moomoo of the year in the cartoons below..
  • Masaramsgghfdsehvsah (06/07/2016, 07:53) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yeah donkey of the year goes toooooo *drum roll please*

    Always on fb bashin ppl being now look at u was just posting up long stat for sob riding them man shaft hard lemme see if them gon post one up for u...
    • chad (06/07/2016, 13:39) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
      Wha he mother was really thinking??? What does that name mean? Moo moo of the year?
  • News seeker (06/07/2016, 07:53) Like (11) Dislike (8) Reply
    How i gon know wha goin on now
  • l (06/07/2016, 07:53) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Hold this L, but please don't add it to your confusing name
  • Lurrr (06/07/2016, 07:54) Like (9) Dislike (4) Reply
    Now who going be posting up all these irrelevant accidents we dont care to see from
    Antigua n suh
    • Really??!! (06/07/2016, 09:36) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
      I don't understand. how do you know what he post is irrelevant? Sounds as if you like he foolishness (follow his postings) and don't even realize it!!
      • i say suhh (06/07/2016, 16:18) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
        dat commenter deh like dat masa page, dont mind he...yh YOU!!!!!
  • Ti ti ti (06/07/2016, 07:55) Like (18) Dislike (3) Reply
    Moo moo in a maaaaaajor way n suh
  • Just a friendly "han" (06/07/2016, 07:56) Like (24) Dislike (2) Reply
    I goin make sure ur child mother good fam...
  • mehn (06/07/2016, 07:58) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    I wish i coulda find tha
  • wow (06/07/2016, 08:05) Like (6) Dislike (5) Reply
    they trying to silence the voices of opposition
  • HAHA (06/07/2016, 08:07) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    VINO, you are a riot with the cartoons. LOL, I did not know Moo Moo's wear green baby onesies. LOL.
  • street man (06/07/2016, 08:43) Like (11) Dislike (5) Reply
    I feel sorry for him he is good people will he loose his work?
  • ddb (06/07/2016, 09:27) Like (22) Dislike (2) Reply
    Hypocrite...talking about empowering the youths. The rise of social media have given voices to people who should otherwise nee to shut the f@%k up. They have no intelligence not very smart either and a bunch of blind followers.
  • ha (06/07/2016, 09:46) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Only a lil glock 40 and you dissing up people, I wished you would...snm
  • Yes (06/07/2016, 10:02) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    Ramoamasagana Prison LMfaoo
  • Shameful!! (06/07/2016, 10:42) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    It's such a shame that someone with so much potential can be throwing their life away.
  • dock (06/07/2016, 10:48) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Who is the moomoo now?
  • Wanted (06/07/2016, 13:21) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    Men we don't start a chance B4 this lady... Stay far..
    Gen hater..You should no to be careful.. You were wanted.

  • Oh My (06/07/2016, 13:21) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    POOR MASA
  • moomoo (06/07/2016, 14:56) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    He going be nyammin bana like he parna RC
  • $50k-100k friends easy $ (06/07/2016, 16:10) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    He post nude pic/video/fights/car & boat accidents and got a million of his friends to like - comment and share his post.

    Now give him a phone so he could ask his followers for $50,0000 / sorry I mean for a $1.00 each. I bet he will hear grasshoppers and crickets. Masa, I never endorsed the things you did or ever well. Just a heads up all those followers you go don't truly care for you. The people who care for you are the people who try to reach you and leave comments like this one asking you to slow down and change up the vibes. You had to see a day like this coming, you just had too. What you invested in is what will pay you in return. Your long and reckless and maybe just maybe 5 years can change you. You have a gift and potentials but don't know how to use it... But with gods grace you'll find it before it's too late.
  • tretretrete (06/07/2016, 17:43) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Likers on Facebook blog | are bloggers on News site.



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