Court told… Man threatened shopkeeper for refusing to make change

CHARLES Moore, of Lot 300 North East La Penitence, Georgetown, was ordered to post $25,000 bail yesterday, on a charge of threatening behaviour.
Before Acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry, he  pleaded not guilty to the offence, particulars of which said, on September 5, he made use of the threat to Otis Khan, whereby causing a breach of the peace.
Police Corporal Shevon Jupiter, prosecuting, said the defendant had gone to the virtual complainant’s shop and asked him to make change for a $1,000. bill but, when the shopkeeper refused, Moore became annoyed and threatened to burn down the business place and the man’s bus.
The prosecutor said, Khan became fearful and reported the incident.
Moore has to be back in court on September 10.

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