By LEANDRA ROLLE
Tribune Staff Reporter
lrolle@tribunemedia.net
AN Andros man who broke into a woman’s house and stole several of her belongings last week was sentenced to 18 months behind bars yesterday.
Brenden Baker, 23, was charged with housebreaking and stealing from a home after he was accused of breaking into Annamae Dorsette’s San Andros home sometime between January 21 and 22.
Police said that after breaking into Ms Dorsette’s home, the accused stole two televisions, one cell phone and cell phone charger, a pair of white sneakers and an assortment of jewellery and clothing, all valued at over $1,900.
During his arraignment, the 23-year-old admitted the offences and was subsequently sentenced to 18 months at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services.
Also appearing in court yesterday was 55-year-old Sherman Johnson.
Johnson is accused of behaving in a disorderly manner and assaulting two police officers on January 19.
Police further allege that he tried to resist arrest the same day.
However, Johnson denied the charges before Magistrate Kendra Kelly.
After the accused pleaded not guilty, his attorney asked the court to be lenient when imposing bail conditions, noting her client was a businessman and “responsible citizen” who had no previous convictions.
She also told the court the charges stemmed from an incident involving his tenant.
In response, Magistrate Kelly granted him bail at $3,000 with one or two sureties and also ordered him to report to the Grove Police Station every Wednesday before 6pm.
The case was adjourned to February 9 for trial.
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