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What started as a routine patrol in Grays Farm ended with a 24-year-old man facing more than a year in prison after his suspicious behaviour caught the attention of officers.
Alvin O’Brien’s attempt to evade police last August ultimately sealed his fate when he abandoned a bag containing an illegal 9mm pistol, ammunition, and other concerning items while fleeing from officers who recognized him from previous encounters.
The chain of events unfolded when plainclothes officers noticed O’Brien standing in an unusual spot in the middle of a street near a local shop. His decision to run upon spotting the police proved costly, the cross-body bag he dropped during his escape contained not only the loaded handgun with 13 rounds of ammunition, but also a black mask and glass-breaking tools.
Magistrate Dane Hamilton handed down a 14-month prison sentence Wednesday, a penalty that might have been significantly harsher under current law.
O’Brien benefited from timing, as his case predates recent amendments to the Firearms Act that introduced much stricter penalties for similar offenses.
Young people today. 24 and dabs your life to the dogs. All because of gun? Or fake badness? Or should I even say these dancehall talk listen to
I don’t know what is going on with these young people
another gun off the streets another badman behind bars
Seems like the youngman was about to commit armed robbery when the police spooked him. Crime is not the way young people. Get trained in something like plumbing, masonry, carpentry, auto mechanics and the like. College/ school is not for everyone but there is something out there for everyone. Business owners you can help by offering apprenticeships to young people especially to those who reside in impoverished neighborhoods. Each one teach one and help lift the future generation out of poverty one young person at a time.
Oh my goodness, I can’t believe what I’m reading. This is absolutely shocking. Even as a parent with 2 boys, how could a young man like Alvin O’Brien get himself into such a mess? A 9mm pistol and ammunition? What was he thinking? I just hope he reflects on his choices and understands the consequences of his actions. This is not the kind of news any mother wants to hear!
Just stupidity at its best. Dunceness
Alvin, a u dat ? What a dumb move. Look at de embarrassment u have caused pan yourself and de family….. Lucky u getting 14 months. U should a get 14 years for your dunceness and stupidity of trying to to torment the neighborhood