A lawman yesterday admitted he arrested accused Jessy Alohonsa Lashley based solely on a description that indicated a man wearing a blue shirt and a blue pants.
Constable Gregory Parris said this was the description he was given “over the airwaves”.
Parris was testifying in Lashley’s robbery trial in the No. 2 Supreme Court yesterday.
The officer told the court he had received information, “over the airwaves”, that police were pursuing a suspect and at the time that suspect was wearing a blue shirt and a blue pants.
“The only description given was the clothing,” he said.
The witness added he was on Kings Street when he saw the accused. Parris said he identified himself and then arrested him.
Parris further said the accused did not respond before or after he was arrested.
When cross-examined by defence counsel Mohia Ma’at, the constable reiterated he operated on the information he received over the airwaves.
“And that information was limited to a blue shirt and a blue pants?” the attorney asked.
“Yes, sir,” Parris replied.
“And you picked up Mr Lashley and arrested him?” Ma’at further questioned.
“Yes, sir,” the constable said.
Also testifying was Constable Kemar Burke, who investigated the matter and said no jewellery was recovered, as well as Constable Dwayne Howard, who assisted with the investigations.
Howard said no one apprised him of a description and neither was he present when a description of the robber was given. (HLE)