Leroy Charles of Newtown learned the hard way that he should not ‘mess around’ with someone else’ BlackBerry.
In the end his friend Quad James received what Police Prosecutor Claude Weekes described as “a sound fatigue” arising from the whole brouhaha.
According to court records the whole thing began when Charles borrowed a BlackBerry phone from James.
But when James went to reclaim his prized possession Charles revealed that he had sold it.
James was not amused and subsequently went to Charles’ home and stole a gold chain valued at $3,000.
Angered by this turn of events Charles, armed with a piece of wood, gathered two friends, Myron George and Keyon George, and went in search of the gold chain.
James was cornered at his home where Charles and his gang gave him a sound beating.
Using the piece of wood Charles reportedly struck James on the head which resulted in 18 stitches.
In court, Myron and Keyon George pleaded guilty to battery while Charles pleaded not guilty to battery and wounding. He received bail in the sum of $5,000 with the trial set to begin on March 18, 2013.
Explaining what transpired to the court Myron said, “We went to his (Charles) home to get the chain, spoke with him for over an hour and he kept lying, so I slapped him twice and asked him to go get the chain.”
Keyon said he gave James “two jacks” and they both confirmed that Charles was the one who struck James on the head with the piece of wood.
“Are you his father? Would you like someone to slap you?” Magistrate Candia Carrette George asked.
Both Myron and Keyon humbly responded, “no.”
They were both fined $800 to be paid by November 30 or face three months in jail.
Meanwhile James pleaded guilty to the theft of the gold chain and was fined $700 to be paid by November 30 or two months behind bars.
The BlackBerry was not even mentioned in the final proceedings.
James deserve more for wat he did, if ya’ll knew wat rele happened ya’ll wud not even take his side!! He dumb!!
Still not satisfied with the charge they gave him
What a melee. Imagine how people could get themselves in trouble in a wink of an eye. Some people take matters into their hands and get into further trouble. He should have reported the incident of the Blackberry to the police. He should not have gone to the other’s home and take his gold chain. This is trespassing unto another’s property. Two wrongs do not make a right.
The other one should not have gone to his friend’s home. He, too, trespassed unto his friend’s property. He should not have injured him. They are both in trouble with the Law.
What of the blackberry? Why was it not mentioned in Court? The one who sold the blackberry should pay for it. He is a bold man to borrow his friend’s blackberry and sell it. The one who bought it was also wrong to purchase it. Prior to doing so he should have ascertained if the blackberry belongs to him.
This is a strange transaction. How can they go about selling and buying a blackberry? The Provider must be notified to cancel the account on the owner’s name. The one who purchased it must register it in his name with a Provider. If this is done the original owner will be billed for usage. As I stated, this is really a melee of a case. I hope he sorted out this blackberry situation with the Provider of this service.
Here is a lesson. It is not wise to lend your cellular, blackberry, ipod, etc. to anyone.
Ya’ll dnt know what’s happened so quit making accusations, the whole story is a lie, half of wat mentioned isn’t tru, is nt no bb story, mr james so shame so he brought up the blackberry! He lucky tht all I gotta say
If he lied to the Court, he could be charged for contempt of Court – lying to the magistrate. This is an offense.
Half of the story the news gave aint tru, none of ya’ll knows wat exactly went down, so quit running allu mouth n quick to comment, wat allu suppose to commenting on for the PM to open his eyes ya’ll quiet! Typical dominicans tht y d country so backwards!!
This is what the News reported. Those who read it and commented are not wrong. Cease accusing them of wrongdoing. They are within their right to comment about what they read. You should not blame them for that.
Stupeeessssssssssssssssss!!!!!!!! They should have been jailed 5 years for wasting police time.
james now can sell the chain to pay his fine and buy a new blackberry… since he was never ordered to return the chain he stole … in the end james win
IS THAT NEWS OF SUCH MAGNITUDE AND SOOOOO MUCH WRITING. THIS ITEM IS WRITTEN A PURE GOSSIP (BEF).
That is life and a happening of life. Could make a good book and movie. Fiction – Soap Opera.
Do not lend no friend gold, jewelry or money. These things always causes trouble,If the guy was not a scamp, he would have given his feiend back his phone. Good for him the blose and stiches was good for him, just that the other friends should not get involved, and tell the owner of the bb to go the police. If you cannot afford anynthing, you don’t have or cannot afford, stay without. Too many people of this world are too envious, and greedy. Older generations did not have these things and they lived longer lives. “Buy Your Own’ or stay without.
u seem rather dunce a… BLACKBERRY was burrowed not a CHAIN… learn to read b4 u post and churn out ur ignorance .. ur post makes no sense
thts a joke 700 for a 3000dallor chain they may as well lock him up from 7 months with no charge
Their love strong papa
Hmph, look bowdelle!
Dat is a lie
I figure now James will have to sell the chain that he can buy a blackberry. And now let me see him fined for selling a stolen chain….that would be a clear case of double-jeapordy.
Are you his father? A few weeks ago it wa “don’t your love too strong” . Ay Dominique tan.
Spare a thought for our young people. Consider the following. There is a whole generation of young people coming of age (13-22/25)in Newtown who are devoid of any skills for earning a legitimate wage/salary. The most prevalent skill among that group of young people today is prostitutions as in the case of girls and buggery as in the case of boys. Serious matter. Both sexes are indulging in drugs (mostly crack cocaine)and engage in illegal activities to satisfy/pay for their cravings. A pitiful situation indeed.
many teenagers have simply dropped out of High School and chosen to “work’ for the “big papa”. The boys mostly are in charge of the many speed boats that litter the near shore of the Newtown community and the girls serve either as couriers of the white stuff or as “wives” to the different levels of papas in the local trade.
What is worst the parents of these young people seemingly have given up and cannot compel their child to go back to school even if the law demands that they shouild be at school. In fact they have developed an aversion to any body who would utter any concern for the state of the children. This is something that should interest the Ministry of Education and also the Ministry of social affairs.
Pathetic, Pathetic and Pathetic indeed.
How old are these young men? How come the court got involved in this anyway?
If not the court, your suggestion? You mean they should steal, beat the living daylights out of each other, and then go on their merry way?
No, I never intended to ignore the role of the court. They did wrong, then they should be made to pay. My preoccupation is with the dozens of young people who have wrecked their lives on the shores of Newtown. That is my concern.
Did’nt u read that the victim sustained 18 suitures{stitches}So who should deal with that matter, is’nt the courts?
Why wouldn’t the courts be involved. De man got 18 stitches, eighteen…..1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18. Seriously you do not find anything wrong with the scenario?
papamet
these young fells need to go look for hard work instead of looking problems
The saying goes trust no one. Now a days we are not honest at all. My niece took a 1000 from money someone gave her for me since 2005 and she told me she will refund the money up till now she refuse to pay back my money. So right now I trust no no no one.
It is so ironic that what really caused the stealing of the chain,which is the blackberry was never mentioned,how in the world could you lend someone your phone and when you ask for it you are told i sold it,put your stupid self in that young man place what would you do,your turn will come,IDIOTs.
Blackberry drama again oh jeeeze.
Mr. Charles had no right in selling something that was not his although I do no condone what James did he should have been compensated for his phone. He should have been ordered to return the chain to its owner.
thats stupid! makes no sense.
$700 for a chain valued $3000? What a Joke. was the chain recovered? well i hope it was because the amount he was charged is not enough to buy another chain. that shil is BULL man.
Is not BULL at all…where is the guy compensation for his BB and the blows he received…
So true where is justic for him,i guess it was the $700.00 he was fined,where in the world?
A man sell my phone without my permission,i cannot get it back so i took his chain without his permission. Now i have to compensate him for his chain. So, my bb and plus my battery, WHO COMPENSATING ME!!!!!!!!!!!!! SOMETIMES I disagree with how our system handle these cases
That’s the same question I am asking myself.. Right now the guy should now make a case for his BB..So many times your right passes for your wrong… It seems like no crime was committed when the phone was borrowed and then sold..That is so lame.. Justice will prevail one day..
You obviously have a serious problem or probably your comprehension is terribly bad!
When the blind leads the blind the both fall in the dodoo
James turns out good if he sells the chain for $3000, pay the court $700 and buy a BB for $2300.
Well minus about $500 mental anguish for the the blows but still not a bad deal. Lol
Who cares about the chain and its value? He stole the man’s phone and then SOLD it so he deserved his chain stolen. Too bad he was beaten! He should have used that chain and strangle all three of them. Blasted thieves!!!!
I would like for him to repeat the same scenario with my belonging and see if is not a tea spoon they would use to pick up his remains. You can not be wrong and strong.
dear drama queen if it was your blackberry?
Sorry. I thought you were picking on me. I am SLOW today!
Eh. Think it through plebeian. If it were someone else, they would not even wonder bout equal value of goods with the vengeful stealing.
We should go back to old testament ways…hahahaha.
Thieving stopping so fast it not funny.
He seems to be rich to have a gold chain worth $3000. The magistrate should have asked him how was he able to purchase it at that high price.
I know of no one who would consider purchasing a chain for that amount. I am certain they could afford it and if they made up their mind to purchase it for that price. I would never purchase a chain for that price.