BY MELVILLE TITIULU
Auki Police in Malaita Province have arrested a 20-year-old male suspect for damaging a family home and making threats against his parents.
A statement from the RSIPF yesterday said the incident was reported by the suspect’s parents after he allegedly threatened to burn down their house and went on to damage the house.
“Police quickly responded to the report, arrested the suspect, and placed him in police custody,” the statement said.
Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Malaita Province Superintendent Michael Ramosaea said the suspect, who resides with his parents, allegedly damaged their home and other properties belonging to them.
“It was alleged that the suspect has a history of violent and hostile behavior towards his parents and members of the community and was heavily involved in marijuana use.”
Police records indicate that the suspect was previously apprehended by Auki Police for related matters.
“Given his previous records, the suspect will be remanded at the Auki Correctional Centre awaiting his court date,” the statement said.
PPC Ramosaea commended the parents for their courage in coming forward to formally report the matter and press charges, acknowledging that such decisions are often difficult for parents, even when the offense is serious.
“The community has previously experienced issues involving youths consuming liquor in public places, causing nuisances through abusive language, drunk and disorderly behavior, and engaging in one-on-one fights. We need to work together to deal with such issues,” the statement said.
The suspect was formally charged with malicious injury contrary to Section 326 of the Penal Code and an additional charge of intimidation contrary to Section 231 of the Penal Code.
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