Man Avoids Criminal Record With 12-Month Drunk & Disorderly Conduct Probation

By Alric Lindsay

A man avoided a permanent criminal record in the Summary Court today, October 26, 2026, after previously pleading guilty to a charge of being drunk and disorderly stemming from a springtime verbal altercation.

Steve Alexander Tibbetts Jr. appeared before Magistrate McFarlane facing three separate charges, including threatening to destroy property and insulting the modesty of a woman. Tibbetts was asked by Magistrate McFarlane whether he wished to proceed without his legal counsel, Stacy-Ann Kelly. He said, “Yes,” and spoke for himself directly before the bench.

The court heard that the charges originated from an incident where Tibbetts became verbally abusive, reportedly telling a police officer to go back to Jamaica and saying that she better call for backup. While accepting the facts of the case, Tibbetts interjected to clarify one detail to the Magistrate, stating, “I did not threaten police.”

The centerpiece of the sentencing hearing focused heavily on a pre-sentence report prepared by Department of Community Rehabilitation officers. Magistrate McFarlane highlighted that evaluations placed Tibbetts at a medium risk of reoffending due to clear substance issues.

However, the Magistrate also threw the defendant a lifeline, noting that Tibbetts exhibits a generally respectful, law-abiding demeanor when he is not under the influence of alcohol.

“Conviction could negatively impact your employment [at Public Works],” Magistrate McFarlane warned Tibbetts from the bench. “This is the time to be serious about some intervention.” The court emphasized that Tibbetts could greatly benefit from structured community support to tackle his drinking habits.

Ultimately, Magistrate McFarlane sentenced Tibbetts to a strict 12-month Probation Order. Under the specific terms of the conditional sentence, if Tibbetts remains completely compliant throughout the year, no criminal conviction will be recorded against his name. As part of his probation, he is mandated to fully participate in all designated alcohol intervention services and maintain continuous, unbroken contact with his assigned probation officer. No orders were made for court costs, and Tibbetts was informed of his standard right to appeal.