The Tribune

By PAVEL BAILEY

Tribune Court Reporter

pbailey@tribunemedia.net

A WOMAN was placed on three months’ probation in court yesterday after admitting to smashing her former boyfriend’s car and other belongings after she found he was cheating on her.

Tashae Hanna, 29, stood before Magistrate Kara Turnquest-Deveaux on a charge of damage.

On December 6 in New Providence, it is said that Hanna went to Frank Smith’s home and drove her car into the back of his vehicle three times resulting in damage to his rear bumper cover and right brake light. She then proceeded to smash Mr Smith’s Wave Runner and Ring doorbell camera with a hammer. During this incident, which amounted to $1,335 worth of damage, Hanna also threatened to kill the complainant.

In court, the accused pleaded guilty to the charge. She then explained to the magistrate that she had damaged Mr Smith’s belongings out of revenge because she said she caught him cheating on her. Hanna, however, apologised for her actions.

In view of this and citing the defendant’s early plea of guilt, Magistrate Turnquest-Deveaux placed Hanna on probation. During this period she was ordered not to have any contact with the complainant and was further told to fully compensate him for the damage.

Should she default on these conditions, she faces a three-month prison term. After making a $500 payment to the court yesterday Hanna is expected to pay off the remainder by March of next year.