A MAN WHO claimed he worked for an imaginary children's home and attempted to solicit funds on behalf of the home, appeared in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's court before RM Martin Gayle, yesterday.
The accused, Dale Stafford Brown, who is in the early 90s, gave his name as Dale Stavious Rose when he was convicted of similar offences, pleaded not guilty to the charges of uttering forged documents, attempting to obtain and conspiracy.
The allegations are that on Tuesday, May 31, Brown wrote a letter to Singer Jamaica Limited's head office, allegedly signed by Father John Solomon of St. Osamand's Church and Children's Home of a Rema address, requesting a donation amounting to $60,030 worth of galvanised zinc to repair the roof of the alleged home.
Numerous calls were made by someone purporting to be Father John Solomon to Singer's head office. The accused subsequently visited the office claiming to be the bearer of Father John Solomon.
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On the third occasion when Brown visited the office, he was apprehended by officers of the Crime Investigations Division.
Investigations revealed that no such home existed. When questioned, he claimed it was his friend who wrote the letter because he (Brown) was suffering and in need of help.
"Didn't I send you away about three years ago for something like this?" asked RM Gayle.
The court heard that years ago, Brown had opened an account for a young girl who had been severely burnt. Though donations were made, the victim did not receive any money.
Brown who has a severe case of asthma appeared with a number of asthma pumps tied in a transparent scandal bag, while he puffed another.
"He has a severe case of asthma, but he uses it to get the sympathy of the court," said RM Gayle.
A fingerprint order was made, and he was remanded in custody until July 5 when he is to reappear in court.
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