A 31-year-old Smith's Parish man pleaded guilty this week in Magistrates' Court to possessing 11.75 grams of cannabis with intent to supply.

Police prosecutor, Sergeant Kenrick James, said this amount had an estimated street value of $650.

Acting on information, Narcotics Police made a search of David Madeiros' home in Kilderry Drive on May 27 last year, said Sgt. James. They found $63 in cash, and 20 bulky paper envelopes, containing plant material.

When the Police returned later, with another search warrant, they met Madeiros and read him the warrant. He reportedly told them: "I won't quarrel with you guys,'' and led them into the bathroom, where six bulky paper envelopes containing plant material, said Sgt. James.

A further search revealed six similar envelopes in the bedroom, and $82 cash in Madeiros' wallet, Sgt. James continued. Madeiros was cautioned and arrested, but said nothing until later, when he made a statement at Hamilton Police Station.

In his statement, Madeiros said he had purchased an ounce of cannabis and sold it, in envelopes, from his house and also while driving around on his bike. He added that he had sold about 14 bags in total, at $25 each, making $350.

Six of the envelopes he had filled out of the ounce were for his own use, he said.

Madeiros' lawyer, Mr. Delroy Duncan, asked for a social inquiry report.

Magistrate the Wor. Cheryl-Ann Mapp said she had not intended to remand the defendant in custody.

She told Madeiros, that the facts of the case were "disturbing'', adding that he had never appeared in court for this type of offence. She encouraged him to cooperate with the Probation Services.

Mrs. Mapp set bail at $1,000 with a like surety.

MAN STOLE COLLEAGUE'S PAY CHEQUE TO PAY OFF BILLS CTS Man stole colleague's pay cheque to pay off bills A former employee of the Packwood Home who stole a colleague's pay cheque, cashed it and spent the money on his own bills, will be sentenced next month after a social inquiry report is prepared.

Lorin Smith, 27, of Sound View Road, Sandys Parish, pleaded guilty to the offences in Magistrates' Court, which were committed while he was out on licence.

Police prosecutor Sgt. Kenrick James, said Smith stole a colleague's pay cheque valued at $516.78 from the matron's office on July 1.

He then took the cheque to the Sandys branch of the Bank of Bermuda signed his name to it and cashed it.

Police were called after the cheque's owner complained that she had not received her week's pay and an investigation revealed the cheque had been removed and cashed.

Smith was arrested and he admitted stealing, making a false document and inducing another person to accept it as genuine.

His lawyer, Mr. Tim Marshall said the theft was "an unfortunate occurrence'' but he said his client had taken all the correct steps to deal with his drug addiction.

"He fell into his old habits and felt the temptation to cash the pay cheque although the funds were paid back.'' Mr. Marshall said Smith is receiving counselling from a private service which has improved his self esteem.

Moreover, Mr. Marshall said although Smith had a lapse in conduct his counsellor's assessment provided "strong comfort''.

Magistrate the Wor. Charles-etta Simmons adjourned her judgment until January 31 for a social inquiry report.

YOUTH ADMITS RECEIVING CYCLE CTS Youth admits receiving cycle A Devonshire youth this week pleaded guilty to receiving a cycle, an offence he committed while a juvenile.

Lloyd Mitchell D. Burch, 16, was accompanied in Magistrates' Court by an official from the Reachout Residence, where he is now living.

Police on patrol on the evening of August 22 spotted the cycle in the yard of a house on My Lord's Bay Lane, said Sgt. Earl Kirby, prosecuting.

The stolen cycle was said to be worth $2,500.

The wheels and licence plate were painted black, and Burch had added some stickers, said the Police report.

When Burch was arrested on September 15, he said he had left the cycle in a place where it would be seen.

Burch had been put on 12 months' probation in 1993 for stealing, said Sgt.

Kirby.

"I did this as a juvenile,'' Burch told the court. "I thought this was all forgotten.'' Senior Magistrate the Wor. Will Francis asked for a social inquiry report to gain some idea on how to deal with the case. He set bail at $500 with a like surety, and told Burch: "If it should appear to me that you continue to be a problem, disobeying your Probation officers, I will have to sentence you to corrective training for nine months to two years.'' DISQUALIFIED FOR DRUNK DRIVING CTS Disqualified for drunk driving Driving while his ability to drive was impaired by alcohol cost a Southampton man $450 in Magistrates' Court this week.

Raymond C. Caines 58, of Riviera Crescent, pleaded guilty to the charge.

Prosecuting Sgt. Rex Osborne told the court that on November 24, just before 4 p.m., Police observed as Caines crossed into the opposite lane on Woodlands Road in Pembroke and struck another car.

"Officers noticed that his speech was slurred and he was unable to complete a breath test,'' Sgt. Osborne said.

Senior Magistrate the Wor. Will also also disqualified Caines from all vehicles for 12 months.