Teacher charged with assault after heated confrontation in parking area

A 31-year-old teacher of Coburg Street, New Amsterdam, Berbice, was released on $40,000 bail on Friday after being charged with assault in connection with a heated parking lot confrontation.

Marcellus Spencer appeared before Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, where she pleaded not guilty to the charges stemming from a dispute with a producer, Ruiz Young.
The altercation reportedly took place earlier last week outside Young’s business place at John and Norton Streets, Werk-En-Rust, Georgetown. According to the case presented in court, Young was standing near his parked vehicle, speaking with neighbours, when Spencer arrived and parked her white Honda Vessel. Witnesses allege that Spencer, accompanied by two women, approached Young and began to question his presence in the parking area.
“I want see you scratch up this vehicle,” Spencer reportedly accused Young, implying he intended to damage her car. It was also reported that Spencer’s companions echoed her concerns, asking Young what he was doing there and suggesting he should move his car. In response, Young asserted his right to park in the area, stating, “Can’t you see I conduct business here and I have nowhere else to park my vehicle?”
Tensions quickly escalated as Spencer allegedly retorted, “This is a government vehicle and I can park anywhere.” The exchange grew heated, and sensing the confrontation might turn physical, Young reportedly took out his cellphone to document the incident, as he attempted to record the encounter.
At this point, according to the prosecution, Spencer approached Young aggressively, closing the gap between them. She reportedly slapped the cell phone worth $180,000 out of his hand, causing it to fall to the ground and sustain damage.
Following the incident, Younger filed a report with the police, leading to Spencer’s arrest on an assault charge. In court, Spencer maintained her innocence, denying any intent to harm Young or his property.
Magistrate McGusty granted Spencer bail at $40,000 and the case will continue on December 6. (G8)