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Arrests made for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Drug

- according to Arrest Blotter for period July 19-August 8, 2020
Arrests Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Drug were made recently, according to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in its Arrest Blotter for the period July 19 to August 8, 2020. Photo: Internet Source
Road Town Police Station: Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm, Burglary, Common Assault and Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Drug are some of the charges laid for the Period July 19, 2020 to August 8, 2020. Photo: VINO/File
Road Town Police Station: Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm, Burglary, Common Assault and Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Drug are some of the charges laid for the Period July 19, 2020 to August 8, 2020. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Arrests were recently made Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Drug, according to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in its Arrest Blotter for the period July 19 to August 8, 2020.

On July 29, 2020, Police arrested and charged Gideon Quow, 34, of East End for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Drug and Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent to Supply to Another. He appeared before the Magistrate’s Court and was offered bail in the sum of $100,000.00, ($50,000.00 cash and $50,000.00 signed), to re-appear before the Magistrate’s Court on September 15, 2020.

On August 4, 2020, Police arrested and charged Joshua Smith, 24 of Sabbath Hill for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Drug. He was granted bail in the amount of $5,000 with one signed surety to appear before the Magistrate’s Court on September 17, 2020.

Other arrests

Burglary

On 26-08-20 at 1425hrs, Police arrested and charged Oshane Daley, 20 of Purcell Estate for 3 counts of Burglary and Damaging Property. He appeared before the Magistrate’s Court and was remanded to Her Majesty’s Prison to reappear before the Magistrate’s Court on 12-08-20 at 0900hrs.

Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm

On 06-08-20 at 1720hrs, Police arrested and charged Shameek Grant, 27 of Johnson’s Ghut for Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm. He was granted bail in the amount of $5,000 with one signed surety to appear before the Magistrate’s Court on 1-10-20 at 0900hrs.

On 06-08-20 at 1845hrs, Police arrested and charged Dwight Callwood, 41 of Beef Island for Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm. He was granted bail in the amount of $7,000 with one signed surety to appear before the Magistrate’s Court on 24-09-20 at 0900hrs.

Common Assault

On 07-08-20 at 1709hrs, Police arrested and charged Eric Nibbs, 46 of Baughers Bay for Common Assault and Resisting Arrest. He was granted bail in the amount of $5,000 with one signed surety to appear before the Magistrate’s Court on 24-09-20 at 0900hrs

Damaging Property 

On 06-08-20 at 1720hrs, Police arrested and charged Mordecai Fontaine, 19 of North Sound, Virgin Gorda for Damaging Property. He was granted bail in the amount of $5,000 with one signed surety to appear before the Magistrate’s Court on 28-09-20 at 0900hrs.

Handling Stolen Goods
On 31-07-20 at 1530hrs, Police arrested and charged Shaquille Pont of Nottingham Estate for Handling Stolen Goods. He was granted bail in the amount of $5,000 with one signed surety to appear before the Magistrate’s Court of 15-09-20 at 0900hrs.

Prohibition of Use of a Motor Cycle
On 19-07-20 at 1952hrs, Police arrested and charged Karelle Parsons, 29 of Romney Park for Prohibition of Use of a Motor Cycle on a Public Road. He was granted bail in the amount of $5,000 in his own recognizance to appear before the magistrate’s Court on 17-09-20 at 0900hrs.

Driving Without Driver's License
On 19-07-20 at 2140hrs, Police arrested and charged a 16-year-old male for Driving Without a Driver’s License. He was granted bail in the amount of $5,000 with one signed surety to appear before the Magistrate’s Court on 17-09-20 at 0900hrs.

Failure to Stop at the Sound of a Siren
On 09-08-20 at 0130hrs, Police arrested and charged Suruj Persaud, 34 of Greenland for Failure to Stop at the Sound of a Siren and Breach of Curfew. He was granted bail in his own recognizance to appear before the Magistrate’s Court on 24-09-20 at 0900hrs.

3 Responses to “Arrests made for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Drug”

  • WHAT!!! (14/08/2020, 12:01) Like (15) Dislike (3) Reply
    Police on a roll, well done, thank you.
  • tretretrete (14/08/2020, 14:27) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    One of the mentions crimes shouldn’t be a crime in 2020 but with proper regulations acceptable. We need to stop attaching “drugs” in reference to Marijuana.
    • LIT (15/08/2020, 11:19) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      For real! Weed is just a herb! No additives just natural and from the earth.....


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