Man charged with sexual penetration with a minor granted $350,000 bail

A 21-year-old mechanic from Point Fortin charged with five counts of sexual penetration with a minor was granted $350,000 bail by a justice of the peace. The man of Point Fortin was arrested after the relatives of a 15- year old girl told the police that he had a sexual relationship with the girl from September 2020 until May 2021. The following is a press release from the TTPS:

A 21-year-old mechanic was granted bail in the sum of $350,000 with a surety by Justice of the Peace. The accused was charged with five counts of sexual penetration with a minor. As part of his bail condition, the accused is required not to contact the victim, directly or indirectly, not to visit the home of the victim and he is to report to the Point Fortin Police Station every Tuesday before 9.00 am.

The man of Point Fortin was arrested after the relatives of a 15- year old girl made a report to the Point Fortin Police Station on Tuesday 18th May, 2021. The report stated that the 21-year-old had a sexual relationship with the minor during the period September 2020 until May 2021.

Ag. Cpl. Callender of the Southern Division Child Protection Unit (CPU), conducted an investigation into the matter which resulted in the arrest and charge of the mechanic on Sunday 9th October, 2021. The accused is expected to appear at the Point Fortin Magistrates’ Court on 13th January, 2022 to answer the charges. Investigations were supervised by W/Supt Ag. Claire Guy- Alleyne, W Ag Sgt Charles and Ag. Insp Knutt.

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