Gun court records first guilty plea
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October 15, 2026
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Jerimiah Selassie Bartlett has become the first person to be convicted before the newly established gun court, admitting to possession of a pistol and seven rounds of ammunition.
The Fernihurst, Black Rock resident appeared before Justice Douglas Frederick in the No. 2 Supreme Court and pleaded guilty to possessing a .40-calibre S&W SIG pistol and seven rounds of ammunition on January 3, 2026.
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Attorney Kyle Walkes, holding for defence counsel Safiya Moore, represented Bartlett and waived a pre-sentencing report.
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