By: Audrey Raymonda John
Twenty-three-year-old Alusine Fasalie, an electrician, has been remanded at the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown after appearing before Magistrate John Manso Fornah at Pademba Road Court No. 2 on two counts of conspiracy to commit a crime and larceny, contrary to Section 2 of the Larceny Act of 1916.
According to the particulars of the offence, on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Phase 2, Gbangbayilla, Hill Station, in the Mountain Rural District of the Western Area, Fasalie allegedly conspired with other persons, who are currently at large, to commit a crime.
The second count alleged that, on the same date and at the same location, the accused stole a medium-sized black-and-red suitcase containing assorted ladies’ dresses, a silver-plated necklace and other assorted items, all valued at Le10, 800. The items were allegedly the property of Favour Tarawalie.
When the charges were read and explained to him in court, Fasalie pleaded not guilty.
The prosecutor, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sorie Conteh, informed the court that the accused had been served with copies of the case file and inquiry file. He also applied for a subpoena to be issued and served on an absent prosecution witness.
Fasalie, who was not legally represented, confirmed receipt of the case documents.
However, Magistrate Fornah refused bail, citing the seriousness of the alleged offences, and ordered that the accused be remanded at the Male Correctional Facility in Freetown.
The matter was adjourned to November 17, 2026, for further proceedings.