A 47 year old Fitness Instructor was granted bail with surety in the sum of $175,000 when he appeared at a North Court in Port of Spain, charged with Sexual Penetration of a Minor on Monday 11th November, 2024.
The accused is to reside at San Juan and to inform the Police of any changes of address within 48 hours. He is also to report at the San Juan Police Station twice weekly. He must also keep 100 feet away from the victim and not have any contact with the victim directly or indirectly or with any other witnesses.
It is alleged that in November 2023, the victim was reported to be in a relationship with the suspect and also gave birth to a baby for the man.
The matters were reported to the Barataria Police Station and the Special Victims Unit launched an investigation into the matter. The accused was arrested on Tuesday 5th November, 2024 and charged on Saturday 9th November, 2024.
Investigations were spearheaded by W/Supt. (Ag.) Michelle Powder, ASP Francis, Ag/Cpl Guy and PC Greenidge of the Special Victims Department.