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\"\"Jason Samuel, 28, of Goodwill, was fined $700 for the possession of cannabis when he appeared in the Roseau Magistrate Court on Tuesday morning.<\/p>\n

He was ordered by Magistrate Evalina Baptist to pay the fine by August 31 or spend five months behind bars.<\/p>\n

According to court reports, on Saturday 16th April, police officers were on patrol in the Lindo Park area when they saw Samuel and decided to search him, however he tried to make good his escape. He was subsequently apprehended and searched and the drug was found in a clear plastic bag.<\/p>\n

When questioned Samuel said, “Officer, a small weed I have there that is why I running.”<\/p>\n

In his plea for leniency Samuel told the court, “I am part of a basketball team, I have a little bar at the Lindo Park and I have two children outside.”<\/p>\n

Before handing down the sentence Magistrate Baptist pointed out to the defendant his role as a parent. “Is that the type of father you want to be to your children? These are innocent people looking up to you and they will do exactly what they see you do,\u201d she said<\/p>\n

The defendant was not represented by a lawyer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Jason Samuel, 28, of Goodwill, was fined $700 for the possession of cannabis when he appeared in the Roseau Magistrate Court on Tuesday morning. 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