The Tribune

By PAVEL BAILEY

Tribune Staff Reporter

pbailey@tribunemedia.net

A MAN was fined in court yesterday after admitting to stealing a car from Golden Gates in November.

Assistant Chief Magistrate Carolyn Vogt-Evans arraigned 28-year-old Shawn Gibson Jr on charges of stealing and receiving.

Gibson reportedly stole a grey 2009 Honda Civic on November 16, 2024. He pleaded guilty to the charges and accepted the facts of the case.

Prosecutor Inspector Deon Barr told the court the defendant had no prior criminal history.

Gibson apologised for his actions, claiming he was going through difficult times.

He was ordered to pay $7,500 for the stealing charge or risk spending 18 months behind bars.

Gibson was also placed on a two-year probation. He was told that failure to comply would result in an additional year in prison.

He will return to court for further payment of his debt on February 5.