TREVOR James, a resident of Norton Street, Lodge, Georgetown, appeared on Tuesday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on a series of charges, which all started after he stole a bag of rice.
The man, who is a community worker, appeared before City Magistrate Fabayo Azore.It is alleged that on Monday, May 25, 2015 at Bourda Green, James stole a bag of rice valued at $2,500 from Chandrowtie Baldeo. It was further alleged that on the same day he behaved threateningly towards her.
The defendant however denied stealing the bag of rice, but pleaded guilty to threatening the woman. Additionally, he explained that the woman owes him money, so he took the bag of rice instead.
James was also charged for resisting arrest, disorderly behaviour and having an offensive weapon-a knife- without any valid reason on Thursday, June 11, 2015, at the Bourda Green. He also denied those charges.
The man, in his defence, explained that he had only the knife in his possession, because of his job and became annoyed and resisted arrest, because he was under the influence of alcohol at the time.
The magistrate reprimanded James, explaining to him that it was wrong to threaten the woman. Adams agreed to leave the woman alone.
He was fined $5,000for the threatening behaviour charge, failing to pay which he will have to serve 20 days in prison. Adams elected to serve the sentence instead of paying the fine. The other matter was adjourned until tomorrow for Court One.