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Man who stole lawnmower ordered to drug counselling

By PAVEL BAILEY

Tribune Staff Reporter

pbailey@tribunemedia.net

A MAN was ordered to demonstrate good behaviour for a year after he admitted to stealing $715 worth of property last month.

Magistrate Raquel Whyms charged Harrison Fernander, 28, with stealing yesterday.

Fernander stole a $715 lawn mower from Deborah Fernander on February 21 in New Providence.

After Fernander admitted to the allegation and noted he had a substance abuse problem, he was granted a conditional discharge. He must undergo drug counselling for three months. Failing to attend these classes would result in a two-month prison term. Fernander would also face a two-month prison term if he failed to behave well for one year.

he defendant must return to court for a report on October 6. 

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