Cosmetologist on $40,000 bail for property damage at North Ruimveldt home

North Ruimveldt cosmetologist Natasha George appeared before Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on Wednesday, facing a charge of damaging household property.
George, who appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty, pleaded not guilty to the allegations.
The prosecution stated that on September 5, 2025, at Lot 3020 North Ruimveldt, George allegedly damaged a kitchen cabinet valued at $89,999 and a microwave worth $42,000, both belonging to Lindon Wickle.
According to the prosecution, water leaking from George’s apartment caused the damage.
Wickle told the court that he and George occupy the same property; he resides on the lower flat, while George lives upstairs, and explained that as the property beneficiary, he is responsible for maintaining the premises.
George, however, denied any knowledge of the leak and told the court she had not called a plumber, citing that disputes over ownership and responsibility often arise whenever repairs are needed.
Magistrate McGusty placed George on a bond to keep the peace and granted her $40,000 bail. The case has been adjourned to October 1 for further proceedings.