A San Fernando councillor is expected to appear in court later this week on alleged matters stemming from a November 2015 vehicular incident in Palmiste, San Fernando.
A private complaint was filed by a female complainant against the councillor following an alleged “fender bender” on November 18, 2015, in Palmiste. Both live in the Palmiste area.
The private suit, according to the documents on the issue, involves allegations about the use of obscene language against the complainant, throwing paint on the complainant, unlawful twisting of the complainant’s arm, malicious throwing of paint on the complainant’s vehicle and maliciously damaging the complainant’s blouse and jeans.
The matter is due to be heard on June 29 in the San Fernando Magistrates’ court. The councillor is also expected to face charges of driving a vehicle “without due care and attention,” contrary to section 72 of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act in November 2015.
The councillor is also charged with allegedly failing to provide a certificate of insurance while driving a vehicle after being required to do so by a police officer at Harris Promenade, San Fernando.
Failing to provide a certificate of insurance was also stated as being in violation of the Section 20 of the Motor Insurance (Third Party Risks) Act.