Alric Lindsay 
By Alric Lindsay
The case against Nathan Adolphus Chambers was pushed to late November 2026 following an ongoing dispute between the prosecution and the defence over the exact value of a piece of destroyed jewelry.
Chambers faces charges of damaging property, driving under the influence, driving without insurance, and driving an unregistered vehicle. Standing before Chief Magistrate Hernandez, Chambers stated, “I have not had the funds to pay,” prompting the Chief Magistrate to remind him that he had promised to pay his dues via installments during a previous court appearance.
A central point of contention arose over an incident where Chambers allegedly snapped a complainant’s necklace during a physical fight. The Crown prosecution stated the replacement value stands at $1,000, adding they have no record of any lower negotiated settlement. Chambers fiercely contested this, claiming that defence counsel Mr. Dewar—who was not present in court—had previously hammered out a $400 settlement agreement with the Crown.
The Chief Magistrate noted that nothing on the official court record indicated a reduction in value. The matter was adjourned to November 23 to allow Chambers to finalize his Legal Aid application and settle the valuation dispute.
