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Hezekiah Parker Jnr Pleads Guilty to Cannabis Possession, Awaits October Sentencing

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Hezekiah Parker Jnr Pleads Guilty to Cannabis Possession, Awaits October Sentencing
Hezekiah Parker Jr

Hezekiah Parker Jr entered a guilty plea to cannabis possession charges and will learn his fate next month when he appears for sentencing.

Parker appeared before Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel today in connection with his arrest on June 1, when police discovered 127 grams of cannabis valued at $1,270 during a search of his residence.

The court scheduled his sentencing hearing for October 6.

Police executed a search warrant at Parker’s home where they discovered the cannabis along with cash. He was subsequently arrested and charged in connection with the findings.

Parker has remained on bail since his initial arrest and charging.

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Comments (11)

  • Kayla September 23, 2025, 3:45 PM

    Herb is part of our culture. Instead of punishing people, government should legalize and regulate

  • Malik September 23, 2025, 12:25 PM

    All the officers concerned about is drugs,when there is so much robbery going on.See how close is sentencing is but the police officer case is yet to be called

  • Kyle September 23, 2025, 12:21 PM

    Cannabis has been proven to have medical and economic benefits. Time to modernize our laws.

  • jj September 23, 2025, 9:06 AM

    Too many young people are getting caught up with drugs. It might seem small now, but it can lead to bigger problems

  • Yall are dumb September 23, 2025, 8:33 AM

    Stabbed an innocent bystander??? Please STFU

  • Rika September 23, 2025, 5:06 AM

    Drugs is treated like a so big crime in this place. It’s killing me

  • Fiona September 23, 2025, 5:04 AM

    People being sentenced fast for drugs but all these killing cases taking years to get over…… hahaha

  • Informed citizen September 22, 2025, 8:13 PM

    Hope the judge goes easy on him. Cannabis shouldn’t be treated like some big criminal offence.

  • Faithful National #1 September 22, 2025, 7:38 PM

    So this menace to society is out on bail, charged with mere possession? He was arrested a few months ago for allegedly stabbing an innocent bystander in the neck!!!!! How come he out on bail ???? The Police Force is clearly one corrupt institution. Ex-PM Balwin what say you now that this perp hails from the womb of one of your vociferous supporters. Corruption across the board! Black or “other”, rich or poor, red or blue, adult or picknee…. Oh what a country……

  • Teacher for Life September 22, 2025, 6:31 PM

    So arrests are being made for possession of a God given plant but not many for the numerous robberies, burglaries, batteries, assaults, attempted murders? And I couldn’t care less if he was selling it. Heck, everyone doesn’t have a green thumb. Alcohol is sold with impunity and does more damage in my humble opinion.

  • Juju Bee September 22, 2025, 5:11 PM

    Small matters. Just fine the man and let him be on his way

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