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Defendants called on to lead defence
Robbery accused Tambico McKenzie and William Evans were yesterday, called on to lead their defence after a
Tambico McKenzie
prima facie case was made out against them for robbery under-arms. The order came from City Magistrate Judy Latchman.
McKenzie, 29, and Evans, 24 both of East Ruimveldt, Georgetown, are accused of robbing Merissa Winter of an iPhone, gold chain, a gold and diamond ring and three gold bands on February 9, 2015 at Caneview Avenue, South Ruimveldt.
At yesterday’s hearing, the Magistrate informed the court that sufficient evidence was led against the defendant by the prosecution and called on them to put forward their case.
McKenzie took to the witness box and gave his version of what transpired on the day in question. The former surveyor at the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), told the court that he has no knowledge of the robbery because he was nowhere around when it happened.
McKenzie recalled that on the day of the robbery, he was arrested by armed policemen while awaiting transportation at the corner of Aubrey Barker Road, South Ruimveldt. According to the defendant, he told the officers that he was not aware that a robbery had occurred. He said that the lawmen searched him and took away his cell phone, $1,340, 40Euros and 10 grams of marijuana.
McKenzie testified that he was assaulted by the ranks and thrown into a vehicle.
“They carry me through the street to a police van where I saw Williams. Then I was placed into the back of the
Williams Evans
van, too, and carried to the East La Penitence Police Station,” he said. He insisted that he saw his co-accused for the first time when he was arrested.
McKenzie added that it was while in custody, he became familiar with him (Williams). The defendant disclosed that he is currently serving a prison sentence in relation to the narcotics found on him.
However, his testimony ended abruptly and the matter was adjourned until May 12, for continuation.
The prosecution is contending that the articles mentioned in the charge were found on McKenzie after he was arrested by police. They are also arguing that Winter pursued the men in her car after she was robbed of her belongings. Her chase led to their apprehension.
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