– remanded to prison until Feb 6
DAMION James (no address given), facing charges of damage to property and simple larceny, was on Monday refused bail by Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry after he pleaded not guilty to both charges.On January 28, at Lot 184 James Street, Albouystown, Georgetown, he allegedly damaged one car window valued $25,000, property of Wavel Naughton; and on January 3 at Lot 180 Garnett Street, Albouystown, he stole one car battery valued at $25,000, property of Damion Naughton.

James told the court, “I don’t steal anything with car, I only shoplift”.

Magistrate Sewnarine-Beharry asked the defendant, “So you are saying you did not steal the car battery?” and he responded, “No, Meh Worship, I don’t steal those things; I does only shoplift”.

The defendant told the court that he was previously convicted for stealing a watch.
His matter was transferred before Magistrate Geeta Chandan-Edmond for report and fixture on February 6.
Written By Geeta Rampersaud