Man denies cutting down neighbour’s trees

NASSAU- An Abaco man accused of cutting down his neighbour’s trees has been charged.

Prosecutors say Rashad Strachan, 29, of Central Pines, felled a soursop tree, two lime trees and five coconut trees, valued at $850.

Strachan’s also accused of pulling knife on two police officers, resisting arrest and disorderly behavior.

Strachan denied the charges when he appeared before Magistrate Samuel McKinney.

He was granted $4,000 bail and is next due in court on October 18.