A man who has the dubious distinction of being before at least seven different magistrates in his lifetime, was remanded to prison by the District “A” Magistrates’ Court yesterday.
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Shiamar Tashaka Jehamas Callender, 40, a labourer, of Deacons Farm, St Michael, admitted he stole two sheep, valued at $1 000, belonging to Stephen Grant between February 16 and 17 this year.
Callender blamed his 28 previous convictions on his past cocaine habit.
“From since I was 16 I was smoking crack,” he told the court. “I went prison every single year. Every time I come before you, you tell me I only know I want rehab when I coming court.
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