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February 9th, 2017
Hodge & Harrigan remanded; To seek bail

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- At a special sitting of the Magistrate’s Court at the Road Town Police Station yesterday afternoon, February 8, 2017 in which the media was disallowed, Earl ‘Bob’ Hodge and Roberto ‘Tico’ Harrigan were remanded to prison.

February 8th, 2017
UPDATE: Roberto ‘Tico’ Harrigan also arrested

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Mr Roberto ‘Tico’ Harrigan, a former Customs Officer, was also arrested yesterday, February 7, 2017 by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on the request of the United States Justice Department.

June 17th, 2016
More VI horse racing stalwarts to be honoured

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – President of the Virgin Islands Horse Owners' Association Patsy C. Lake said that this coming Sunday, Father's Day June 19, 2016, a number of persons who have made significant contribution to the sport of horse racing in the territory will be celebrated.

December 23rd, 2014
UPDATE: Earl 'Bob' Hodge & others out!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Informed and reliable sources including close family members of at least two of the four who were given judgment in their favour yesterday December 22, 2014 by Justice Vicki Ann Ellis have confirmed that they were today December 23, 2014 released from prison.

September 9th, 2014
Extradition retrial for 4 men adjourned to December 5, 2014

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Magistrate Ayana Baptiste-DaBreo had no choice but to concede to the Prosecution’s request to adjourn the pending Magistrate’s case against Earl 'Bob' Hodge, Roberto 'Tico' Harrigan, Chad Skelton and Carlston Beaser to December 5, 2014.

May 20th, 2014
Sept date set for extradition hearing for five allegedly involved in drug ring

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Extradition proceedings involving five men before the Magistrate’s Court were further adjourned when the matter was called for hearing on May 16, 2014.

March 18th, 2012
Crown may put Bob Hodge’s local charges on hold

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Given the fact that Senior Magistrate Valerie Stephens has ruled in favour for an alleged mastermind in a 13 year drug trade to be extradited to the United States, the Crown will now have to assess the local charges laid against Earl ‘Bob’ Hodge.

February 3rd, 2012
UPDATE: Two witnesses called in alleged drug traffickers’ extradition hearing

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Sian Evans and Chief Inspector Thomas Murray were the Crown’s two witnesses in the extradition hearing of five alleged drug traffickers that is currently underway today February 3, 2012 in the High Court.

November 23rd, 2011
Video link sought for witness in Walter Maduro case

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The trial for Immigration Officer Walter Maduro, who has been charged with breach of trust, is yet to commence as the Crown is yet to serve disclosure on the defense and it is also seeking to arrange for a testimony via video link for one of two witnesses, who are out of the jurisdiction.

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