Two individuals have admitted their involvement in a recent goat theft case at a Creekside farm, leading to a court order for restitution to the affected farmer.
Keba Chiddick faced charges related to stealing two goats valued at $900 each, while Alec Francis was accused of receiving one of the stolen goats.
The court has ordered both men to reimburse the farmer $1,500 each.
The incident occurred on September 25, with security camera footage helping identify the culprits.
While one stolen goat was recovered, the farmer hopes that those yet to be caught will be held accountable.
Both defendants must pay their restitution by mid-October.
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I feel it for the farmers who are working hard trying to make a living and then some people just go and take up their animals. I believe that our laws need an urgent reform to stop some of these incidents. If the thieves have to repay 150,000 instead of 1500, that I am sure would make them think twice.
Just my opinion: An axillary unit must be established within the control of The Antigua Barbuda Defense Force Command: Wherein, anyone caught for such offences as petty larceny, and brought before the court; and upon summery conviction: the penalty must be, in lieu of a prison sentence, or penalty restitution: a two mandatory service in the axillary Defence Force Service, under direct supervision of that Command. This will have the added effect of paying restitution to society, and incurring the necessary discipline for transition back into social society, or given the choice of retention as a worthy candidate for inclusion in that service thereof. Far too many of our human resources have gone astray from want or, lack of self discipline and choice making, that benefit themselves and, society at large. I’m just saying.
*(A two year mandatory sentence.)
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