Inquiry begins into charges against former Trius owner

The preliminary inquiry into charges of fraud and theft laid against former Trius Tours owner George Brookins continues today..

Published on February 13, 2013; Published on February 13, 2013

Topics :: Trius , Charlottetown

The presentation of evidence began Tuesday in provincial court in Charlottetown at the preliminary inquiry into charges of fraud and theft laid against former Trius Tours owner George Brookins.

Preliminary inquiries are held to determine whether there is sufficient evidence against an accused person to warrant sending a case on to trial.

At least three witnesses were slated to testify during the first day of the inquiry, which is scheduled for two days. A publication ban imposed Tuesday by chief provincial court Judge John Douglas prohibits the publication or broadcast of any evidence presented during the preliminary inquiry.

Brookins is charged with theft over $5,000 and fraud over $5,000.

Both charges relate to Trius Tours and cover the period of time between April 1, 2005, and Dec. 31, 2010.

The case resumes today.

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anonymous

- March 16, 2013 at 22:53:56

you know i worked at Trius Tours many years ago ,when i started working for George he had seven buses and i watched him build that company with hard work, determination, and many personal sacrifices. I'm sure there was many family get-together where he was late and or missing. Trius Tours was an honest, costumer oriented, community focused business. Just think of the buses that run day after day to help the handicapped get to work, or the seniors bus that ran for years going form home to home taking the elderly to where ever they needed to go(on the route or not).Or all the minor league hockey trips across the island and around the maritime. When i worked there i was proud to be part of such a great company, I was proud to work for George Brookins. I really think the people of PEI need to realize what a great services he provided to our community.

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LCCM

- February 13, 2013 at 18:54:45

@ NICK , indeed you are correct.There is so much more to this story than appears on the surface and the truth will come out in court.It's such a same that a man like George Brookins can have a life time of hard work, much of it volunteer work , have his name and reputation trashed in the public eye. Unfortunately we are a society where we are guilty until proven innocent.

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nick

- February 13, 2013 at 15:18:57

well said, Stephen, --- on an other note, so long as there is access to public courts paid for by taxpayers, then the proceedings ought to be public. I hope Mr. Brookins is not foound guilty, - there is more to this charge than meets the eye, -- good luck Mr. Brookins.

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Stephen

- February 13, 2013 at 13:13:35

It is a wonder Mike Cassidy hasn't asked for Government funding for this too. He seems to get all he wants for the bus service. Maybe he'll charge another mandatory fee to UPEI students to offset any government money that Brookins may have taken.

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