Man Pleads Not Guilty To Trespass At Caribbean Court Condominiums & Being A Rogue And Vagabond
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By Alric Lindsay
Thad Kaemeron Bodden appeared in the Summary Court today, June 30, 2026, to face allegations of criminal trespass and being a rogue and vagabond. He pled not guilty and is scheduled to return to court for trial in September 2026.
According to the Chief Magistrate, it was alleged that on January 2, 2026, Bodden trespassed on the premises of Caribbean Court condominiums on South Church Street.
Regarding the second allegation, the Chief Magistrate said Bodden was charged with being a rogue and vagabond on the same date where he was found on the same premises without any lawful excuse.
When the Chief Magistrate pressed for evidence in this matter, Crown Counsel from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions shared that the complainant was sitting on a porch when she saw a person trying to open doors of parked cars. She dialled 911.
Reportedly, officers arrived and located Bodden in possession of a knife. Bodden told police he “wasn’t doing anything.”
When Bodden was interviewed he admitted he was at the location, but explained that he went there to use the bathroom. Further, he said he had the knife on him because he was fishing.
The Chief Magistrate then turned to bail considerations, releasing Bodden on the following conditions:
** Bodden must wear an electronic monitor
** Observation of curfew between the hours of 8pm and 7am
** Live and sleep at that address provided to the court
** Report to the George Town Police Station on Mondays and Fridays between the hours of 9am and 5pm
Bodden is expected to return to court on September 22, 2026 for his trial.
The Chief Magistrate noted that whether or not Bodden has counsel on that date, the trial will proceed.
Note to readers
Bodden was charged with criminal trespass under section 277 of the Penal Code. This states:
Criminal trespass
277. (1) A person who, without having lawful business thereon, enters upon the premises of any private residence or upon land belonging to any proprietor or occupier which is enclosed or in any manner cultivated commits the offence of criminal trespass and is liable to a fine of one thousand dollars and to imprisonment for one year.
(2) A person who unlawfully and maliciously cuts, breaks, barks, roots up or otherwise destroys or damages any plant, fruit, vegetable production, tree, sapling, shrub, or any underwood growing in any place
commits an offence and is liable to a fine of two thousand dollars and to imprisonment for two years or, if the offence is committed in any pleasure ground, garden, orchard or avenue, or in any ground adjoining or belonging to a dwelling house, to a fine of three thousand dollars and to imprisonment for three years.
He was also charged under section 159 of the Penal Code. This states:
Rogues and vagabonds
159. (1) Every person —
(a) when not at that person’s place of abode, having with that person any article for use in the course of or in connection with any burglary or theft;
(b) found by night, without any lawful excuse (the proof of which excuse shall be on such person), in or upon any dwelling-house, closed commercial premises, warehouse, garage, stable or out-house, or in any enclosed garden, yard or area, or in, or on board any ship or other vessel or aircraft when lying, or being in any port or place within the Islands;
(c) being a suspected person, or reputed thief, frequenting any wharf, or warehouse near or adjoining thereto, or any public place leading thereto, or any public place whatsoever or any place adjacent to a public place, with intent to commit an offence; or
(d) apprehended as an idle and disorderly person, and violently resisting any constable so apprehending that person, and being subsequently convicted of the offence for which that person shall have been so apprehended, is deemed to be a rogue and a vagabond and to have committed an offence and is liable for a first offence to imprisonment for three years and for every subsequent offence to imprisonment for four years, and every weapon or instrument used in housebreaking shall, on conviction of an offender in possession of the same be forfeited to the Crown.
