Blaise Bonolaw Cadette.
A 62-year-old man who is accused of brutally beating a Monchy woman has been formally charged, a police official has confirmed.
Blaise Bonolaw Cadette of Fond Assau, Babonneau was slapped with two charges yesterday, Mar. 9. One for wounding and another for causing harm.
Cadette was granted bail in the sum of $2,500. He was required to pay $1,500 for the wounding charge and $1,000 for the other charge.
The 62-year-old man is expected to make his first court appearance on April 6.
The Wasco employee turned himself into police on Friday, Mar. 6.
He is accused of severely beating Maria Joseph, 55, at her home in Monchy on Sunday, Mar. 1.
She sustained lacerations to her head and face when he allegedly punched in her in the eye and smashed a mug on her head.
Joseph’s daughter Mrs. Joseph (only name given) said initially her mother did not want to press charges, out of fear that her boyfriend will kill her or have her killed, while the matter is before the courts.
However, Mrs. Joseph told SNO that her mother has decided to press charges against the man accused of beating her.
St. Lucia News Online (SNO) understands that the case was handled by the Vulnerable Persons Unit.