Former police constable Barrington “Bo” Carr Williams, 55, confined to a wheel chair since 1997, has been charged with drug trafficking twice within a period of less than two months. Williams’ most recent charge was read to him when he appeared today in the #3 Magistrate’s Court under the name “Barrington Carr.”
The police allege that when they searched Williams’ house at #46 Amara Avenue, they found 2.1 grams of suspected crack cocaine hidden under the back door. The search was executed around 3:10 p.m. on Saturday, August 30.
Williams, who used the surname “Carr,” pleaded not guilty to the charge. He was released on bail of $3,000 and his case was adjourned until October 15.
For the previous case, on July 15, Williams, using “Williams” as his surname, appeared in the #6 Magistrate’s Court and was charged with drug trafficking for 13.3 grams of crack cocaine.
The police reported that as they entered his house, they saw the suspected crack on a table with silver foil beside it. When they searched the house, they said, they found $877.05, which they believe were proceeds from the sale of the drug.
Another man, Clive Gentle, 46, who was with Williams in the house, was also charged with drug trafficking. He pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Williams wanted to plead guilty to the lesser charge of possession simplicitor, but the prosecution did not accept it. He and Gentle were each offered bail of $5,000 and their case was adjourned until today.
When they appeared today in the #6 Magistrate’s Court for that case, it was further adjourned until October 22.
Williams was a police constable from 1973–1979. He said that he had to resign in 1979 when he had his first attack of stroke. He said the last time he worked was between 1986 and 1987 when he got a job to help lay down culverts at Kendall Bridge.
In 1997, Williams had a second attack of stroke, and it paralyzed the left side of his body. He said he could not move his left arm and left leg.
It was with his disability that he was incarcerated at Hattieville Prison for 3 ½ years on a conviction of drug trafficking. During his imprisonment, he said, he lived like a king because all the other inmates helped him.
Williams said that he resorted to selling drugs after he became disabled, because he thought that it was the best way he could make a living.
“But because of the number of times I got busted and the punishment I have gone through, I have decided to give it up,” said Williams.
Williams has begun making and selling local wine, a vocation he hopes will make possible for him to survive.