North Ruimveldt brothers referred to restorative justice programme over threatening behaviour

Two brothers from North Ruimveldt were on Wednesday referred to the Restorative Justice Programme after being cross-charged with threatening behaviour. The defendants, Courtney Norville and Patrick Duncan, appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.
According to the charge, the two men allegedly engaged in threatening behaviour towards each other on Saturday, at North Ruimveldt, Georgetown. During the proceedings, the prosecution indicated that there was no objection to bail but requested that both defendants be placed on a bond to keep the peace.
In addressing the matter, Magistrate McGusty expressed the view that the dispute was suitable for intervention through the Restorative Justice Programme. A representative from the programme, who was present in court, informed the Magistrate that he would engage the brothers as part of the process. Both Norville and Duncan were placed on $10,000 bail each and were ordered to enter into a bond to keep the peace while the matter remains pending. The case has been referred to the Restorative Justice Programme and was adjourned to January 28, 2026.