Written by Jenel Rockcliffe
A FIFTY-SIX-YEAR-OLD self-admitted cocaine addict was given a fresh start last week when Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry had her enrolled in a rehab programme after she appeared before her on an abusive language charge.Patricia Grose (no address given) appeared before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court accused of using abusive language to Paula Canterbury on November 5 at Georgetown.

Grose pleaded guilty to the offence and told the magistrate that she did abuse the woman. “Ize live with she son and Ize smoke drugs and cocaine. I didn’t sleep for eight days my Worship, I was under the influence of alcohol too.”
The magistrate later inquired of Grose if she had indeed not slept for over a week and she replied, “Yes.” The magistrate then asked her if she would like to be rehabilitated at the Georgetown Public Hospital and she responded affirmatively.
There were no objections to bail but the magistrate put her on a bond to keep the peace.
The magistrate then made the application for her to undergo treatment at the Georgetown Public Hospital. She subsequently informed a probation officer who works at the Ministry of Human Services of her decision to have Grose admitted.
Grose left the courtroom with words of appreciation as she was guided by the probation officer out of the courtroom.