By PAVEL BAILEY

Tribune Staff Reporter

pbailey@tribunemedia.net

A MAN was sentenced to two years in prison on Friday after admitting he had an unlicenced shotgun at his Davis Street home last week.

Rashard Harvey, 31, appeared alongside Cindy Curtis, 33, before Magistrate Lennox Coleby on a charge of possession of an unlicenced shotgun.

Police reportedly discovered a black Maverick 12-gauge shotgun hidden in a black clothes bin during a search of the home around 3.15am on June 19.

Harvey was the only one to plead guilty. The charge against Curtis was later withdrawn.

Harvey’s attorney, Alphonso Lewis, said his client took full responsibility for the offence and was remorseful. He noted that Harvey had no prior convictions, is the father of five children, and is on medication for schizophrenia.

Mr Lewis also asked the court to show leniency and requested that Harvey be allowed to enrol in trade courses while incarcerated.

After crediting Harvey for his early plea, Magistrate Coleby sentenced him to 24 months in prison.

Harvey was informed of his right to appeal but said he would not. Before being taken into remand, he told his co-accused goodbye and urged her to stay safe.