Resort Worker Denies Theft of $6,000 in Property

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A Parham man walked out of court Wednesday after obtaining $8,000 bail on charges that he stole thousands of dollars worth of equipment from his workplace.

Damien Francis, employed at Galley Bay Resort and Spa, entered a not guilty plea before Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel to allegations he took an air conditioning unit worth $3,000 and a Samsung television valued at over $3,000 from the resort property.

The self-represented defendant now faces strict conditions while awaiting trial. Francis must check in with Parham Police Station three times weekly and has been forced to surrender his passport.

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The bail arrangement requires Francis to pay $2,000 in cash upfront.

The case now enters a lengthy waiting period, with proceedings scheduled to resume on November 6.

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Comments (5)

  • [email protected] June 19, 2025, 2:07 PM

    Was he fired ?
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  • Teacher for Life June 19, 2025, 2:52 PM

    Leff nearga summin them alone Idiot! Now you out more than that sh*t is worth in terms of job loss and your reputation.
    Reply
  • Tamia June 19, 2025, 6:23 PM

    So he entered a not guilty plea, was granted bail and bail is more than the items stolen? Thats rather wild to me! Are there any evidence that he took the items tho?
    Reply
  • Michael June 19, 2025, 6:24 PM

    This should teach yall to not touch people things. Let’s wait in the late run to see if he still lies about it or admit
    Reply
  • Grell June 20, 2025, 1:07 PM

    Hmmm cant just someone if you dont know if he did the crime
    Reply

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