From the Courts
August 31, 2007

Two years for stealing ‘Vitality’ pills

Sebastian John, a 37-year-old man of Ottley Hall, will have to spend the next two years in prison, after pleading guilty to burglary and attempted burglary.{{more}}

According to reports, on Sunday, August 19, John entered the Doctors’ Quarters at Stoney Ground as a trespasser and stole one bottle of vitality tablets, the property of Dr. Chrislon Jones of Stoney Grounds and $200, the property of Dr Orly Adams of Richland Park.

As if that wasn’t enough, on the same date, he entered the premises of Rachel Patterson, a staff nurse of Wilson Hill, with the intent to commit an offence.

Reports indicate that Patterson was at home when she heard the dogs barking. When she looked out, she saw the defendant trying to open the lock on the gate to the apartment. John then ran, after he heard a noise coming from Patterson’s house.

Both matters were reported to the police. John was then arrested. He admitted to both incidents and was charged. He was given two years for each offence, which will run concurrently.

John is also scheduled to appear before the Family Court on September 12 to answer to charges with regard to an intent to commit an offence and attempted rape. (SB)