Man to compensate his uncle for broken glass window

A young man who broke his uncle’s window with a stone after he was not given marijuana when he asked for it was fined and ordered to pay compensation.

Vermont resident, Kevin Garraway, 20, appeared at the Kingstown Magistrate’s Court before Senior Magistrate, Colin John yesterday February, 12, where he pleaded guilty that on February 10, 2024 at New Montrose, without lawful excuse, he damaged one 3×16 bronze tinted four millimetre glass valued at EC$145.74, the property of Collingham Delves of New Montrose, intending to damage such property.

The facts presented to the court by PC 196 Constantine, read that Delves is the owner of one 3×16 bronze tinted four millimetre glass valued at EC$145.74 that is affixed to a window in his bedroom of a furnished flat, concrete structured house which he occupies in an area called ‘Monkey Hill’. Delves utilized the said window for ventilation purposes.

Though Delves is Garraway’s uncle, both parties were not on good terms due to Garraway accusing Delves of stealing his marijuana. On Saturday February, 10, at about 12:00 p.m, Delves was at his home lying in bed in his bedroom when he heard Garraway’s voice outside shouting his name.

Delves remained where he was. Shortly after, he observed that his bedroom window was shattered. Delves went to his kitchen and retrieved his wooden axe from beside his cooking stove and proceeded to his yard. Delves saw Garraway standing on the Old Montrose Public Road with a Knife.

Garraway began running away from the vicinity and Delves chased him into a liquor and provision shop commonly known as ‘Monkey Puzzle Bar’. Villagers restrained both parties, leaving Delves discontented with what transpired. He then reported the matter to the Criminal Investigations Department where PC 526 Dennie entertained his report.

PC Dennie visited the scene and took two photographs of Delves’ damaged window. Several witnesses, who refused to disclose their identity, were interviewed and had no useful information to share pertaining to the incident. About 2:00 p.m on the same day, PC Dennie located Garraway and approached him.

Dennie identified himself to Garraway as a police officer and informed him of the report that was made against him. PC Dennie then cautioned and interviewed Garraway who gave a written statement admitting to the offence. PC Dennie then arrested and charged Garraway for the offence of damage to property.

Garraway had no antecedents before the court.

“Are you registered to sell cannabis?” Senior Magistrate John questioned.

Garraway responded in the negative.

He also told the Senior Magistrate that he committed the offence after becoming frustrated with Delves for not giving him a clear answer as to where the marijuana was.

“I take up a stone and break the window,” the young man continued.

Garraway, who told the magistrate that he works as a labourer, was fined $300 to be paid in one month, in default of which he will be imprisoned for three months.

He was also ordered to pay $145.74 in compensation to his uncle in one month, or he will spend three months in prison.