Andtocs Lavia, a 30-year-old mechanic from Fairbaine Pasture, has been arrested and charged with multiple offences including taking conveyance and property damage. The charges stem from incidents occurring earlier this year.
Lavia was accused of unlawfully damaging the front left tire of motor vehicle PV-468, a silver Toyota Noah minivan, valued at $2000.00 ECC.
The incident, where the tire was slashed against an unknown object, took place on June 6, 2024. Additionally, he faced charges of taking conveyance for allegedly using the same vehicle without authorization on June 30, 2024, in Rockies.
Appearing before the Kingstown Magistrate Court on July 10, 2024, Lavia pleaded guilty to both charges.
For the offence of taking conveyance, he received a four-month prison sentence, suspended for one year. In addition, for damaging the property, he was ordered to pay $700.00 ECC in compensation.
Of this amount, $300.00 ECC must be paid immediately, with the remainder due by September 10, 2024. Failure to comply with payment terms would result in a five-month prison sentence.
