The frustrated family of one Kelvin Cupidore decided that they had just about enough and hauled him before the courts of law on Monday morning, after he caused damage to his family’s property which he claimed was a consequence of routine works for Christmas renovation and cleaning.
Magistrate Judy Latchman read the charge which stated that the defendant on November 25, 2017, at Guyhoc Gardens, Georgetown, unlawfully and maliciously damaged walls, doors and wares at a private property belonging to Virtual Complainant Pamela Cupidore, valued at $153,000.
The defendant sought to explain to the court that he resided in a yard accommodating two houses, one which belonged to his aunt and the other to his immediate family. He continued that since he was the only person residing on the premises at the time, in the process of making preparations for the season, he removed several boards and doors, packed the wares and cleared them out of the way. However, he denied causing any damage.
Nevertheless, the evidently angered complainant told the Magistrate that she was sick of her nephew’s “ways” and described him as a nuisance who ‘breaks up the house all the time”.
She said that prior to the incident, her nephew had reportedly demanded some cash from her saying that she has to suffer too, since he is presently unemployed and distressed. Another family member also made an appearance before the court to corroborate the complainant’s side of the story.
The defendant is a 23-year-old shopkeeper in the interior and has another case before the courts for threatening the mother of his child with a firearm. Prosecutor Gordon Mansfield objected to bail being granted, but the presiding magistrate opted to release the defendant rather than place him on remand.
The case will be called again on December 11, 2017.
