Nassau-Police arrested a roadside coconut vendor in a crackdown on violators of laws aimed to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Jason Williams admitted charges of operating a non-essential business and breaching the curfew at his arraignment before Magistrate Sandradee Gardiner.
Williams, 18, of Culmersville did not have police bail so police brought him to court in shackles.
Officers on mobile patrol on Harold Road found the teen selling coconut meat and water around 3:20pm on May 15, the court heard.
They arrested Williams after he admitted he did not have permission to operate his business.
The emergency orders prohibit roadside vendors, with the exception of newspaper salesmen.
Gardiner fined Williams $400 for operating a non-essential business and $300 for failing to remain at home.
He’ll serve one month in prison if the money isn’t paid.
Williams faced a maximum sentence of 18 months in prison and a $10,000 fine for the offences.
In January, police arrested Williams for selling coconuts without a permit from the commissioner of police.
He pleaded guilty to hawking at his initial appearance before Magistrate Ambrose Armbrister.
However, the magistrate did not record a conviction. Instead, he gave Williams an absolute discharge.
