Homeless man gets his wish
sentenced to 43 days imprisonment by Magistrate Edward King.
David Sousa, 45, pleaded guilty to stealing a $12.50 bottle of Smirnoff Vodka on Thursday at the Somerset MarketPlace store. He was convicted of a similar offence in 1995.
"I wanted to get arrested,'' explained Sousa, who has been living in an abandoned shed.
"Your wish has been granted,'' said Mr. King.
"Cool,'' Sousa responded.
`SPECIAL DRIVER' SOUGHT ED `Special driver' sought The Education Ministry is looking for a "special'' driver for its special needs students.
The bus driver is needed to transport special students to and from the Orange Valley School and the Opportunity Workshop.
Some students who have been "mainstreamed'' into the general school system may also need to be bused to and from their respective schools.
Human resources head Veronica Todd said the Ministry must replace a driver who is retiring.
She said the new driver must have good interpersonal skills to interact with the children.
She added: "They really form an important relationship with the students.
They go over and beyond the call of duty with them.'' MEN DENY STALKING CTS Men deny stalking Two men pleaded not guilty to separate stalking incidents in Magistrates' Court yesterday.
Gregory Eugene Campbell, 44, of the Salvation Army shelter on Marsh Lane, Pembroke, denied stalking Stacey O'Brian between March 1 and May 19 of this year.
A trial has been scheduled for November 5. Magistrate Edward King ordered $750 bail.
Cresswell Palmer Smith, of Knapton Hill, Smith's, is charged with stalking and assaulting Deborah Talbot in Smith's.
His trial has been set for November 13 in Magistrates' Court. Bail was set at $1,000.
VISITOR'S ROOM BURGLED CRM Visitors' room burgled Intruders broke into a hotel room as a Canadian family was sleeping -- and stole two wallets, cash and credit cards.
Police are investigating the break-in at the Palmetto Bay Hotel overnight on Thursday.
Officers are also looking for thieves who stole power tools from a Freeport Road, Sandys Parish store early on Wednesday.
