A 40-year-old employee of the National Emergency Management Organisation was granted bail in the amount of $10 000 when he appeared before Magistrate Raquel Willie-Trotman on Thursday, on a charge of dangerous harm.
Wendell Laurencin, represented by attorney Lorne Theophillus, is accused of stabbing Timothy Felician during an altercation at Nutz Carwash in Cul De Sac around 12:30 a.m. on September 13, 2024. Felician sustained a stab wound to the right side of his back and required surgery at the Owen King European Union Hospital, where he was hospitalised for 11 days.
The prosecution, led by Corporal Chicot, did not oppose bail but requested several conditions, including that Laurencin have no contact with Felician, remain at least 100 yards away from Felician, surrender any travel documents, and report to the Marigot Bay Police Station once a week.
In his submissions, Theophillus argued that Laurencin posed no flight risk, citing his employment status, family ties, and clean criminal record with no pending matters. He also noted that Felician himself admitted to being involved in an altercation with several people and that it was Laurencin who took him to the hospital.
“Your Honour, I think the police can attest that he has been to the station multiple times. I believe he has a greater interest in this matter rather than the virtual complainant,” Theophillus said.
The defence also told the court that Laurencin does not possess a passport and is willing to comply with a restriction preventing him from applying for one.
After reviewing the arguments, Magistrate Willie-Trotman granted bail with a suitable surety or land document. Laurencin is prohibited from leaving the island, must adhere to the outlined bail conditions, and is required to report to the Marigot Bay Police Station every Wednesday between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
The matter has been adjourned to May 2.
