A man who smashed the window of a Police vehicle with a stone was yesterday held in custody after he failed to explain why he couldn't pay the repairs.
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Presiding over the matter was Supreme Court Justice, His Honour Vui Clarence Nelson.
The details of the incident were not revealed during yesterday’s proceedings.
But Probation officer, Tua Ale, told the Court his office has not been able to reach the defendant, Falaniko Penitito, at his given residence.
According to Mr. Ale, the arrangement was that Penitito meets with the Probation office to discuss any possibilities of assistance in withdrawing his Samoa National Provident Fund contribution to pay for the repairs.
But when Justice Vui questioned the defendant about the matter, he said that he couldn't loan from N.P.F.
“I would need a job to make the repayments,” said Penitito. “I’m still looking for a job.”
Justice Vui then told him that if this is the case “you should be sent to prison.”
He added “perhaps no one wants to give you a job because you’re a stone thrower.”
Penitito was then ordered to be kept in custody.
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