In a recent court development, Alpha Poole, a 35-year-old clothes vendor from Georgetown, has been granted bail for allegedly discharging a loaded firearm. Poole, who is already facing charges for the abduction of Joshua David, appeared before Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

The firearm charge stems from an incident on February 24 in Kitty, Georgetown. Poole denied the allegations, stating that no firearm was found on him or in his possession. His attorney, Domnick Bess, pointed out that two other individuals had already been charged for the same shooting incident, questioning why Poole was being charged a month later.

Despite the prosecution’s objections, citing the serious nature of the charge and Poole’s ongoing legal issues related to the abduction case, the Chief Magistrate granted him bail in the sum of $50,000. The decision was influenced by Poole’s compliance with previous court conditions in the abduction case, where he regularly attended hearings and cooperated with law enforcement.

Poole is expected to return to court on April 9 for the next hearing in this matter. He remains a key figure in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Joshua David, who was abducted in September 2024. Despite extensive searches, David remains missing, and the case continues to be under active investigation.

The granting of bail highlights the complexities of managing multiple serious charges while ensuring that defendants comply with legal proceedings. The outcome of both cases will depend on the strength of evidence presented and the legal arguments made by both the prosecution and defense.