Update | St Elizabeth contractor charged for allegedly using woman’s licensed gun to shoot her vehicle during altercation

Goshen, St Elizabeth contractor Owen Miller has been charged for taking a woman’s licensed firearm during an altercation and shooting her car

The 44-year-old is charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorized possession of ammunition, unlawful discharge of a firearm in a public place, malicious destruction of property, and simple larceny.

Reports from the Black River police are that about 8:40 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, Miller and a woman became involved in a dispute, during which he allegedly gained access to the woman’s licensed firearm.

During the altercation, Miller reportedly pointed the firearm at the woman’s motor vehicle and discharged several rounds, damaging the vehicle’s tyres.

The matter was reported to the police, and an investigation was launched.

As the investigation progressed, officers made several appeals for Miller to surrender.

On Friday, March 13, Miller was handed over to the police by his attorney.

He was subsequently charged following a question-and-answer interview.

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