$37K fine for boisterous driver over illegal parking

A St Catherine woman who allegedly turned boisterous when police confronted her over illegal parking has been slapped with a total of $37,000 in fines and 100 hours of community service.

The accused, Gayan Black, found herself before the court after what started as a routine police intervention reportedly escalated into a series of charges.

Black was charged with disorderly conduct, abusive and calumnious language, threatening behaviour, no insurance, and failure to produce her driver's licence.

The court heard that on Monday, August 24, 2026, Black was allegedly parked in an unauthorised area when she was approached by police officers.

Things reportedly became heated during the intervention, with Black allegedly behaving in a boisterous manner and refusing to produce her driver's licence.

She was subsequently arrested and charged.

Black appeared in court on August 28, where she was represented by attorneys-at-law Donahue Martin and Carole Phillips.

The court imposed the fines and community service as the consequences of the various offences.

What began with an alleged illegal parking situation ultimately ended with Black facing a hefty bill and hours of community service.

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