Man Gets Probation After Throwing Rock Into Girlfriend’s Windshield
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By Alric Lindsay
A man identified as Mr Thompson appeared in the Summary Court today, June 29, 2026, to face a charge involving a domestic violence dispute. Reportedly, Thompson damaged his girlfriend’s vehicle while she allegedly damaged his computer. Thompson received a conditional discharge and was placed on probation for twelve months.
Explaining the background of the incident, Crown Counsel from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions said Thompson was before the court in relation to a domestic violence incident involving his girlfriend of two years. They got into an argument, which turned physical and led to him throwing a stone into her car’s windshield.
DPP Crown Counsel added that Thompson admitted to damaging the windshield and he did so in “retaliation”.
Arguing on Thompson’s behalf, defence attorney Amelia Fosuhene said:
… out of frustration, as he was trying to leave… after she ripped his shirt off his back, he went outside, picked up a stone and threw it at her windscreen.
He accepts that.
He accepts that it was in the heat of the moment.
The defence attorney added that this is not something Thompson would typically involve himself in, but he was in a volatile relationship.
The defence attorney continued:
My understanding is she accepted… that she had damaged his computer.
He had and has made an offer to pay her back for the windscreen.
We understand the damage is $600 or thereabouts.
The defence attorney then queried whether the court should make on order against the girlfriend as she allegedly damaged his computer, which cost $,2200 to replace.
The defence attorney encouraged the Chief Magistrate to follow recommendation in the report prepared for Thompson’s sentencing. That is, for Thompson to be placed on probation, during which time he could access the necessary assistance from the Department of Counselling to address personal issues.
After hearing submissions from counsel and reading the pre-sentencing report, the Chief Magistrate gave Thompson a conditional discharge, but placed him on probation for twelve months. During this time, Thompson must complete whatever program his probation officer recommends and must be of good behaviour, with no contact with the victim. The Chief Magistrate added that, if there is no reoffending and no breach report found, Thompson will have no conviction recorded.
