A 27-year-old man with documented mental health issues has been ordered to undergo psychiatric evaluation following his second arrest on firearms-related charges within an 18-month period. Kesroy Williams of Belair, East St George, was taken into custody on Thursday after police allegedly discovered two firearms and three rounds of ammunition in his possession without proper licensing.
Law enforcement officials reported seizing a prohibited weapon, a modified .32 caliber firearm, and corresponding ammunition during what they described as a coordinated intelligence-led operation. This incident marks the latest development in Williams’ ongoing legal and mental health struggles.
Williams’ previous encounter with the justice system occurred in July 2024 when he pleaded guilty to possessing a .38 pistol and ammunition. During court proceedings that December, he revealed his unusual craftsmanship—having constructed a functional firearm using scrap metal, an umbrella spring, epoxy, and screws. Despite the ingenuity noted by Senior Magistrate Colin John, who encouraged Williams to channel his talents into legal pursuits, the defendant served four months on remand followed by a seven-month prison sentence with an additional three-month concurrent term for ammunition possession.
The current charges involve more serious allegations, including possession of a prohibited weapon category that civilians are typically barred from owning under any circumstances. Police emphasized the significance of this seizure in their public statement, noting that “each illegal weapon seized reduces the potential for serious harm within communities.”
Following his appearance at the Mesopotamia Magistrate Court on Friday, Williams was remanded to the Mental Health Centre for a two-week observational assessment. The case has been adjourned until February 20 and will be transferred to the Serious Offences Court for further proceedings.
Authorities have reiterated their commitment to combating illegal firearms trafficking and encouraged public vigilance, stating that citizen reports remain crucial to successful operations against weapon-related crimes.