- MASON CHARGED WITH DIVERTING ELECTRICITY FROM A VINLEC UTILITY POLE
On January 27, 2024, police arrested and charged Hancell Francis, a 53-year-old Mason of Richland Park, for, without lawful authority, dishonestly diverting electricity from a St. Vincent Electricity Services (VINLEC) utility pole powerline to his house.
The offence was committed on Friday, January 26, 2024, at about 1:20 p.m. in Richland Park.
Francis appeared at the Kingstown Magistrate Court on Monday, January 29, 2024, and pleaded not guilty to the charge.
He was granted bail in the sum of $1000.00 EC with one surety.
The matter was adjourned and transferred to the Calliaqua Magistrate Court for trial on February 2, 2024.
