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Baughers Bay man charged for marijuana cultivation

Police in the Virgin Islands (VI) on April 20, 2021, arrested and charged Joshua Jeremiah, 26, of Baughers Bay for Cultivation of Cannabis and Handling Stolen Goods. Photo: Internet Source
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Police in the Virgin Islands (VI) on April 20, 2021, arrested and charged Joshua Jeremiah, 26, of Baughers Bay for Cultivation of Cannabis and Handling Stolen Goods.

He was granted bail in the sum of $15,000 with one signed surety to appear at the Magistrate’s Court on June 3, 2021, at 09:00hrs.

Below is the RVIPF arrest blotter for the period April 18, to May 1, 2021.

Common assault

On 19-4-2021 at 18:40hrs, Police arrested and charged Sylvester Sam, 45, of Gun Creek North Sound for Common Assault and Criminal Damage. He was granted bail in the sum of $5,000 to appear at Magistrate’s Court on 27-05-2021.

Cultivation of cannabis

On 20-04-2021 at 06:01hrs, Police arrested and charged Joshua Jeremiah, 26, of Baughers Bay for Cultivation of Cannabis and Handling Stolen Goods.  He was granted bail in the sum of $15,000 with one signed surety to appear at the Magistrate’s Court on 03-06-2021 at 09:00hrs.

Unlawful possession of a controlled drug

  1. On 20-04-2021 at 09:40hrs, Police arrested and charged Niko Scatliffe for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Drug.
  2. On 28-04-2021 at 00:05hrs, Police arrested and charged Kishorn Baptiste, 18, of The Valley, Virgin Gorda for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Drug. He was granted bail in the sum of $5,000 to appear at Magistrate’s Court on 09-06-2021. 

Driving without driver's licence

  1. On 20-04-2021 at 10:30hrs, Police arrested and charged Warren McSweeny Allen, 55, a native of Jamaica, residing in Belle Vue for Driving without a Driver’s Licence, Driving Uninsured Vehicle, Driving Unlicensed Vehicle and Used Vehicle without Owner's Consent. He was granted bail in the sum of $5,000 for his appearance before Magistrate’s Court on 03-06-2021.
  2. On 27-04-2021 at 11:36hrs, Police arrested and charged Nikolai Brathwaite of West End for Driving without a Driver's License and Driving without a Policy of Insurance. He was granted bail in the sum of $2,000 to appear at Magistrate’s Court on 23-06-2021. 

3.     On 30-04-2021 at 15:34hrs, Police arrested and charged a 15-year-old male of Sea Cows Bay for Driving without Driver's Licence, Using Licence Plate on vehicle to which it was not assigned, Driving without Cash Helmet, Driving without Front Identification Plate, Driving Uninsured and Unlicensed Vehicle. He was granted bail in the sum of $2,500 with one signed surety to appear at Magistrate’s Court on 10-06-2021 at 0900hrs.

  1. On 29-04-2021 at 10:25hrs, Police arrested and charged Adrain Rambarose of Baughers Bay for Driving without Driver’s License, Driving Unlicensed Vehicle, Riding without a Helmet and Driving Uninsured Vehicle. He was granted bail in the sum of $5,000 to appear at Magistrate’s Court on 10-06-2021.

Burglary

On 21-04-2021 at 15:25hrs, Police arrested and charged a 17-year-old male of Paraquita Bay for Burglary. He was granted bail in the sum of $10,000 with one surety to appear at Magistrate's Court on 05-05-2021 at 09:00hrs.

Murder

  1. On 28-04-2021 at 12:04hrs, Police arrested and charged Shameek Grant, 28 of Zion Hill with the offences of Murder, Robbery and Possession of Firearm with Intent to Endanger Life. He appeared before Magistrate’s Court and was remanded. 
  2. 28-04-2021 at 12:13hrs, Police arrested and charged Akeem Hopkinson, 22, of Zion Hill with the offences of Murder, Robbery and Possession of Firearm with Intent to Endanger Life. He appeared before Magistrate’s Court and was remanded.

Aiding offender

  1. On 02-05-2021 at 12:26hrs, Police arrested and charged Teffiny Smith, 18, of Zion Hill for the offence of Aiding Offender. She was granted bail to appear at Magistrate’s Court on 06-05-2021.
  2. On 28-04-2021 at 12:26hrs, Police arrested and charged Tyann Smith, 20, of Zion Hill for the offence of Aiding Offender. She was granted bail to appear at Magistrate’s Court on 06-05-2021.

Robbery

On 21-04-2021 at 18:25hrs, Police arrested and charged Shermar Richardson, 24, of Gene Hill for Robbery. He appeared before Magistrate’s Court and was remanded.

Assault causing actual bodily harm

On 29-04-2021 at 15:00hrs, Police arrested and charged Andre Clarke, 44, of Nottingham Estate for Assault Causing Actual Bodily Harm.  She was granted bail in the amount of $15,000 with a signed surety to appear at Magistrate’s Court on 09-06-2021. 

Theft

On 29-04-2021 at 19:30hrs, Police arrested and charged Keisha Malone, 26, of Paraquita Bay for Theft. She was granted bail in the sum of $3,000 with one signed surety to appear at Magistrate’s Court on 10-06-2021 at 0900hrs.

Drunkenness when in charge of a vehicle

On 29-04-2021 at 23:06hrs, Police arrested and charged Lisa Walmisley, 44, a U.K. National, residing at Manatee Point for Drunkenness when in charge of a vehicle.  She was granted bail in the sum of $5,000 with one signed surety to appear at the Magistrate’s Court on 01-07-2021 at 0900hrs.

 Keeping an unlicensed firearm

  1. 1. On30-04-2021 at 08:00hrs, Police arrested and charged Nicole Maxime, 38, of Little Apple Bay for Keeping an Unlicenced Firearm. She was granted bail in the sum of $10,000 to appear at Magistrate’s Court on 03-05-2021.
  2. 2. On 30-04-2021 at 08:00hrs, Police arrested and charged Feddis Matthias, 41, a native of St. Vincent, residing in Little Apple Bay for Keeping an Unlicenced Firearm. She was granted bail in the sum of $10,000 with one signed surety to appear at Magistrate's Court on 03-05-2021.
  3. 3. On30-04-2021 at 08:00hrs, Police arrested and charged Delano Johnney, 25, a native of St. Vincent residing in Cane Garden Bay for Keeping an Unlicenced Firearm.         

13 Responses to “Baughers Bay man charged for marijuana cultivation ”

  • Man In Front (06/05/2021, 09:26) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Check Q
  • What is going on in Tortola? (06/05/2021, 10:59) Like (9) Dislike (3) Reply
    They need to be expel from the BVI back to their place of birth when these type of crimes are committed.
    • @What is going on in Tortola? (07/05/2021, 08:56) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
      Such A Shame To See How A Plant That Is Good For Any Sickness Or Disease They Called It To Be A Crime...Is About Time Y'all Speak The Truth...GOD created Marijuana and look who create these cigarettes and have them selling it in stores SMH something no right here at all...This Is Not Right!!! The Lord Sees And Knows That's Why One Day The Babylon System Must Fall!!!
  • shantel (06/05/2021, 11:14) Like (15) Dislike (3) Reply
    Persons should not be getting charged for marijuana cultivation at all.
  • WEW (06/05/2021, 11:57) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    Great to see more on the police log. GO GET THEM, KEEP IT UP !
  • Tola Tun Up (06/05/2021, 13:36) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Our island appears to be devolving when it comes to our morals, but still these are all allegations. As long as the UK national is not favourably treated any differently from the natives of the Caribbean or the locals, cause this tends to happen for some reason.
  • BuzzBvi (06/05/2021, 14:45) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Wow. Bail is more for this than for people involved with hiding firearms and helping in a murder. What a twisted place we have become.
    • Be Observant (07/05/2021, 09:01) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      SO WHAT THEY SHOWING PEOPLE IS IT BETTER OFF TO COMMIT MURDER AND GET LESS BAIL RATHER THAN GETTING ARRESTED FOR MARIJUANA!!! SOMETHING THEY HIDING ABOUT THE MARIJUANA...FREE IT UP!!!
  • hey (06/05/2021, 16:02) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    Leave the freaking man alone.
  • antonio (07/05/2021, 06:39) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    It is so strange that some people found with firearms are granted bail and some are not. Law should be based on precedents and sentence fir the same offense should be the same. Some people receive 3 year sentences and others 5 year sentences fir the same offense. How firs that work? Just curious.
  • Two Bible slaps! (07/05/2021, 10:52) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    With a name with so much purpose look what stupidness you doing. Joshua Jeremiah needs two good slaps with a Bible! Wake up and live out your purpose!
  • T (07/05/2021, 16:22) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    @ what is going on in tola how u so darm judgemental please take a grip


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