Agard admits to having gun

After Brandon Deshawn Agard led police on a chase through Westbury to New Orleans, they discovered an illegal firearm and ammunition on him.

When he appeared before Madam Justice Wanda Blair in the No. 4A Supreme Court, the 27-year-old resident of Kensington Lodge, Passage Road, St Michael pleaded guilty to possession of a 9x19mm Glock semi-automatic pistol without a valid licence and nine rounds of ammunition without a valid permit on January 9, 2022.

Senior State Counsel Joyann Catwell said officers were on mobile patrol duty along Hawkins Gap, Westbury Road, St Michael and saw Agard sitting on the front step of a house. As they drove towards him, he took off running, arousing the suspicion of the officers, two of whom pursued him on foot while the others remained in the police vehicle.

As Agard ran across the Westbury pasture in the direction of Westbury Main Road, the officers observed him grabbing at his right hip with his right hand. He was eventually caught by an officer and when questioned about a bulge and protrusion in his pants leg, Agard replied that it was a gun.

A firearm with an inserted magazine was then removed from the pants leg.

A pre-sentence report has been ordered and the matter was adjourned until May 17.

Senior Counsel Stephen Lashley represents Agard, while State Counsel Maya Kellman represents the State.