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Tyson murder trial interrupted after fire alarm goes off
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The murder trial involving Alcedo Tyson was briefly interrupted this morning, June 19, 2013 due to an emergency evacuation of the High Court building after the fire alarm went off suddenly at approximately 9:50 A.M.
UPDATE: Murder victim's mother weeps uncontrollably in court
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The maternal emotions of a mother was ripe in the High Court this morning June 18, 2013 when Ms Mary Stoddard took to the witness stand on day two of the trial for the murder of her daughter, Kwanna Todd-Rhymer. Charged for the crime is Alcedo Tyson.
UPDATE: Sandy Lane report surprises defendant
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards read a drug treatment report from the Sandy Lane Centre that surprised drug accused, Jahsheed Scatliffe when he appeared before the Magistrate’s Court recently .
Teacher & Graphic Artist charged for alleged gun possession
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Two men, a high school teacher and a graphic artist, are currently before the Magistrate’s Court facing charges of possession of an illegal weapon and explosives following an alleged police chase recently. The weapon has been identified as a Glock .45 calibre semi-automatic handgun, with nine rounds of ammunition.
UPDATE: September trial for man who allegedly assaulted Police
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The trial of 19-year-old Marlon Senhouse, the man accused of assaulting a Police Officer, has been postponed to September following an adjournment in the Magistrate’s Court today June 17, 2013.
Woman allegedly slammed against water machine – Court hears
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Crown revealed that Sonnel Hanley, 31, allegedly slammed his victim against a water machine during an incident that occurred earlier in the year according to details read at the Magistrate’s Court on June 14, 2013.
UPDATE: DR man fined for destroying ex-girlfriend’s cellphone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Rueben Reyes, 26, of the Dominican Republic was fined for destroying his ex-girlfriend’s mobile phone after the two allegedly had an argument at a night club earlier this year, 2013.
Two arrested in firearm seizure
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Information Office reports that, just before 4 A.M. today, June 14, 2013, Officers on routine patrol noticed a vehicle being driven erratically in the Road Town area. The vehicle appeared to make an unlawful turn and subsequently made off when signaled to stop by the Officers.
UPDATE: Mechanic pleads not guilty to criminal trespass
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Sydney Varlack-Malone reported before the Magistrate’s Court that his quest to secure an attorney in time for his hearing proved unsuccessful.
UPDATE: Bajan gets 8 years for ganja on boat
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A combined sentence of eight years’ imprisonment was handed to Adrian Arthur when he appeared for sentencing today, June 14, 2013 at the Magistrate’s Court in John's Hole.
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