KINGSTOWN – A 32-year-old store clerk who admitted to puncturing the tyres of a retired adult educator’s vehicle has been ordered to pay $500 in compensation and undergo anger management counseling.
Ronnie Williams of Rockies appeared before Senior Magistrate Tammika McKenzie at the Kingstown Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, where he pleaded guilty to damaging the left front and rear tyres of motor vehicle PV936, belonging to 61-year-old Leroy Rock. The incident occurred on May 13, 2025, in front of the ‘Home Collection’ store on Granby Street.
According to the facts presented by Court Clerk Constable 111 Kysa Mofford, Rock had parked his Toyota Runx in a non-designated spot outside the store, prompting verbal complaints from store employees, including Williams. Rock, however, left the vehicle to attend a nearby meeting.
Upon returning, Rock heard an unusual sound from the left side of the car. Upon inspection, he discovered both tyres were flat – one slashed and the other punctured. The matter was reported to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), and officers from the Central Police Station, including Constable 1007 Kentish Pope and PC203 Gopal of the Criminal Records Office, responded.
Investigators reviewed CCTV footage from a nearby lamp post which showed Williams approaching the vehicle, removing an unknown object from his pocket, and puncturing both tyres.
Williams was later arrested and gave a statement admitting to the offense. He told the Court that he and other staff had repeatedly asked Rock not to park in that location, but Rock allegedly continued to ignore them and acted disrespectfully.
“I am not a troublesome person,” Williams said in court. “We spoke to him on many occasions, but he always disrespect us and pull us down.”
Prosecutor Shamrock Pierre revealed that Williams had a previous conviction for burglary. Williams admitted he overreacted and stated he had no issue with paying a fine or compensation. He currently earns $300 weekly and is the single father of an 8-year-old child.
Magistrate McKenzie fined Williams $100 forthwith or one month in prison, with the remaining $400 due by August 14 or an additional nine-month sentence. He was also bonded for six months, with a $900 penalty or four months in prison if breached. Additionally, Williams must complete an anger management program at Marian House.
“Try your best. People will tempt you—control your temper,” Magistrate McKenzie advised as Williams left the courtroom.