High Court Rejects Bail Request from Jailed Police Officer

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High Court Grants Bail Request from Jailed Police Officer

A police officer jailed for firing his gun in public has been denied bail by the High Court.

Karim Warner is currently serving a year behind bars after being found guilty of the offense. His attorney, Andrew Okola, has appealed the conviction and sentence handed down by Senior Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel.

Warner sought his release on bail through the High Court, but Justice Stanley John turned down the request, explaining that bail applications in appeal cases must go through the Court of Appeal instead.

The 37-year-old was convicted over a December 2023 incident in Willikies involving a leased vehicle dispute that turned violent.

According to court testimony, Warner confronted two people in a Toyota Mark X—a car he owned but had rented out. When they wouldn’t hand over the vehicle, he used his Lexus to block them in and demanded they get out.

After one occupant suggested going to the police station, Warner rejected the idea, grabbed his gun, and opened fire on the car—damaging the trunk, rear door, and tire.

Warner insisted he only fired to protect his property and disputed claims about the number of shots. But the magistrate found 12 rounds excessive and convicted him.

His appeal will now be heard by the Court of Appeal.

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Comments (12)

  • Ruff October 20, 2025, 2:53 PM

    Plenty officers need anger management and refresher training. That uniform not a license to act wild
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  • unruly one October 20, 2025, 3:25 PM

    So he fire off twelve rounds and still want bail? He better sit and reflect
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  • Food4thought October 20, 2025, 4:31 PM

    Police supposed to set the example, not behave like street men with guns. Glad the court take it serious
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  • Tamia October 20, 2025, 4:32 PM

    Requesting bail? You’re basically in prison for like three months and you’re requesting bail? You are where you supposed to be…. And you know damn well
    Reply
  • Concerned Antiguan October 20, 2025, 4:42 PM

    I get the frustration if somebody playing with your car, but as a trained officer you supposed to know better
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  • Tromos October 20, 2025, 5:33 PM

    Good call by the judge. The Court of Appeal can deal with it in due time
    Reply
  • Juju Bee October 20, 2025, 7:09 PM

    What in chicken soup is going on here. How can you be convicted of a crime, sentenced and requesting bail? are you serious. Right now I’m even confused
    Reply
  • Slide October 20, 2025, 7:44 PM

    A whole police officer firing off rounds in Willikies? Lord have mercy, what going on in this country
    Reply
  • Hipo October 20, 2025, 7:45 PM

    A whole police officer firing off rounds in Willikies? Lord have mercy, what going on in this country
    Reply
  • Rhino October 20, 2025, 10:19 PM

    Everytime i see MR face i vex
    Reply
  • CINDY October 21, 2025, 4:08 PM

    I get the frustration if somebody playing with your car, but as a trained officer you supposed to know better.
    Reply
  • Anonymous October 22, 2025, 8:44 AM

    If he was civilian, he wouldn’t get one year he would get five. So he already get leniency
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