Delco man faces trial for hindering apprehension

Raymir Johnson accused of helping Jamel Barnwell flee the scene after fatal shooting at Our Town alley

EAST NORRITON >> A Delaware County man faces a trial on charges he effectuated the escape of another man who is accused of a fatal shooting at an East Norriton bowling alley.

Raymir D. Johnson, 19, of the 200 block of North Wyncombe Avenue, Lansdowne, waived his preliminary hearing before District Court Judge Mark Alfarano on charges of hindering apprehension or prosecution in connection with the alleged Feb. 20 incident at the Our Town Alley bowling lanes that claimed the life of Frank Wade.

Johnson will face a formal arraignment hearing on the charges in county court next month at which time a judge could set a trial date. Johnson’s bail was set at 10% of $175,000 cash, according to court records.

With the charges, Montgomery County prosecutors alleged Johnson drove 17-year-old Jamel Barnwell from the bowling alley after Barnwell allegedly fatally shot Frank Wade during an altercation inside the bowling alley.

A conviction of hindering apprehension or prosecution carries a possible maximum sentence of 3½ to 7 years in prison.

Meanwhile, Barnwell, of the 100 block of Beverly Avenue, East Lansdowne, is awaiting trial on charges of first- and third-degree murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by a minor, possession of a weapon and recklessly endangering other persons in connection with the fatal shooting. Barnwell was charged as an adult in connection with the al

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