Sophia man charged for assaulting man who picked his coconuts

A Plum Park, Sophia resident was on Monday charged for assaulting a man whom he claimed picked all of his coconuts from his farm.
Tyrone Fordice, 63, appeared before City Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts and initially admitted to the offense.
He pleaded guilty to the charge, and explained that on March 23, 2018 at Plum Park, he unlawfully assaulted Mark Stephens.
He told the Court that he and the virtual complainant (VC) had a misunderstanding when threats were issued to him.
He noted that he armed himself and the VC left. However, later that day, he went to his farm to find that the VC had chopped down all of his coconuts.
Following his explanation, a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. Police Prosecutor Arvin Moore had no objections to bail being granted, and this was granted in the sum of $10,000.
Fordyce is expected to return to Court on April 16, 2018.