The incident occurred on June 3, 2011 on Partridge Street. There was a misunderstanding between Tillett and 29 year-old Theodore Swazo and Tillett stabbed Swazo once in the chest. Swazo's injury was classified as grievous harm. The trial began last Tuesday and two witness testified. Then, a trial within this trial was held to determine whether an application made by the Crown to have a dock identification of Tillett should be allowed. But before Justice Gonzalez could rule on it Tillett changed his plea from not guilty to guilty.

Because he had no previous conviction and he saved the court time by pleading guilty, Justice Gonzalez was of the view that a fine was appropriate instead of custodial sentence. He fined Tillett $5,000 and ordered him to pay $2,000 in compensation to the victim. Tillett was given until December 30 to pay the fine. If he doesn't he will serve 5 years.