The Tribune

By PAVEL BAILEY

Tribune Court Reporter

pbailey@tribunemedia.net

A MAN was ordered to serve 200 hours of community service yesterday for damaging his sister’s car, barely six months after his release from prison following a ten-year sentence for armed robbery.

Kameron Rolle, 29, appeared before Magistrate Kendra Kelly on a charge of damage.

Between the hours of 6pm to 7am on August 17–18, Rolle caused $557.15 worth of damage to the windshield of his sister, Brittney Rolle’s, charcoal grey Buick LaCrosse.

Before the magistrate could finish reading his charges, Rolle immediately pleaded guilty to the offence in an effort to spare the court’s time.

He told the court that he only threw a Kalik bottle at his sister’s car after a night out drinking. He said he was heavily intoxicated at the time and that a heated argument followed between the siblings.

It was also revealed to the magistrate that Rolle had been released from prison in February after an armed robbery conviction, for which he was sentenced to ten years.

In view of this information, Magistrate Kelly reprimanded the accused for his irresponsible behaviour so soon after his release. The magistrate further told the defendant that he can’t blame alcohol for his actions and that he needed to wise up and act smart.

After accepting his guilty plea, Magistrate Kelly ordered Rolle to fully compensate his sister for the damage caused. Rolle is expected to make his first $50 payment to the court next week with a recurring $50 payment each week thereafter until the balance is paid.

He was further ordered to complete 200 hours of community service. Defaulting on either condition would result in a prison sentence.

Rolle is expected to return to court for a report on October 5.