By Monique Washington
The man who allegedly attacked, stabbed and hospitalized a young man from Barnaby Village in Nevis is now on bail after spending one week behind bars at the Charlestown Police Station. Leroy “Bogie” Pembertonof New Castle was charged with wounding Rickell “Turbo” Mills of Barnaby on Friday, an incident that took place on July 12.
The Observer was informed by a number of persons on the scene that Pemberton was sitting at Camps Village with other persons when Mills approached and made a remark. One person, who claimed to be on the scene when the incident happened, told The Observer that Mills appeared to have been “intoxicated.” A fight ensued feet away from where Pemberton was sitting. Pemberton allegedly pulled a weapon and struck Mills a number of times. One wound reportedly inflicted to Mills on his neckcaused massive bleeding. He was transported to the Alexandra Hospital via ambulance about one hour after the incident. The Observer understands that Pemberton did not remain on the scene of the crime, and was apprehended by police at his home in New Castle. He was taken into custody at the New Castle Police Station.
Pemberton appeared before the Magistrate Yasmine Clarke on Tuesday at the Magistrate Court in Charlestown and asked for bail. His close family memberswere present in the courtroom to lend their support. Police Prosecutor Inspector Eurita-Collins Percival objected to the request,citing that Pemberton will be a threat to the victim if released.
“Your honor the victim is hospitalized. The weapon has not been located and we do not know if he would want to attack the victim again,” Percivalsaid.
Magistrate Clarke however granted Pemberton’s request and grated bail in the sum of $10,000 with two sureties.
