Court orders counselling for West Ruimveldt man accused of threatening mother

Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry on Monday referred Akeem Charles, who was accused of cursing and threatening to kill his mother, for counselling.

At the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, it was alleged that on July 17 and July 18, respectively, Charles, 20, of 639 West Ruimveldt, used threatening and abusive language to his mother, Alicia Charles.
Additionally, the miner was accused of unlawfully and maliciously damaging a pipe and fittings, valued $12,000 and which belonged to his mother.

The defendant pleaded not guilty to the three charges when they