Marine Mechanic granted bail on theft charges
According to the Police complaint filed before the Court, Penn is responsible for the alleged theft of a 28ft go-fast “cigarette boat” and two Chevrolet engines valued at $25,000; the offence reportedly carries a maximum term of ten years imprisonment if convicted. Penn was also charge with obtaining a pecuniary advantage by deception. He is represented by attorney at law Ruthilia Maximea.
According to the allegations read by Senior Crown Counsel Sarah Benjamin, the Virtual Complainant (VC) purchased a 28-ft go fast boat in 2009 but realised on the date of purchase that the boat needed electrical work.
The VC reportedly contacted the defendant, a marine mechanic, for the electrical work and the two had a verbal agreement on the cost of the job which the defendant allegedly agreed to at a cost of $7000. A down payment of $3,500 was allegedly made to the defendant by the VC with the balance expected to be paid upon completion of the task.
The defendant allegedly took possession of the boat at Major Bay where he reportedly usually works on boats. Sometime afterwards, he allegedly asked the VC for more money and the VC refused. Penn reportedly made additional requests on several occasions and the VC asked that he keep to the agreement and collect the balance upon completion.
The requests reportedly ceased and the boat remained in the possession of the defendant until January, 2013 when the VC reportedly learnt that the defendant had allegedly sold his boat for $4,000. According to the allegations, no permission was granted for the sale.
A complaint was made to police in February 2013 and investigations were carried out. A search warranted was obtained on March 19, 2013 and executed. The boat was allegedly found in the possession of a Mr Smith, who told police he purchased the boat from Penn.
The defendant was then arrested on March 22, 2013 on suspicion of theft and an audio/video interview was conducted with Police Officers and Penn. Further investigations were carried out following the interview and the defendant was formally charged for the offence.
Benjamin later read that the total cost of the boat was actually $62,500.
He was offered bail in the sum of $80,000 with two signed sureties and ordered to report three days per week at the East End Police Station. The case will be heard again on September 6, 2013.
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19 Responses to “Marine Mechanic granted bail on theft charges”
Mr. Penn de*ds finally catching up with him. Let analyze the situation. If Penn completed the job he was hired to do would he be in this mess. The bottom line is he did not complete his task So how you going take it upon yourself to allegedly sell the man boat.
Penn check your attorney, you can win this case easily. However, I pray that you are not taking advantage of anyone. God Speed