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Nikita H. Naval pleads not guilty stealing cellphone

January 30th, 2015 | Tags: Nikita Naval cellphone theft student
20 year old ESHS student Nikita H. Naval pleaded not guilty to a charge of theft on January 28, 2015. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Nikita H. Naval on January 28, 2015 told the Magistrate’s Court that at the age of 20 years he is a fifth form student of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) and that he was born in St Lucia but could not say how long he has been living in the Territory, as he pleaded not guilty to a charge of theft.

In reading the allegations against the accused Prosecutor Herbert Potter told the court that on July 31, 2014 the virtual complainant visited the Festival Ground when she placed her cellphone along with other documents in the tray at the security hut and on reaching the other side of the security hut the items were all gone.

The court heard that subsequently she used her iPad to track the phone which pointed her to the home of the accused. It was reported to the police and upon visiting the accused's home he was confronted and in turn handed over the phone to the police while saying, “I should have thrown it away,” alleged the prosecution.

He was taken to the Road Town Police Station. It was on August 15, 2014 that he allegedly told the cops that he had found the phone on the ground but had no knowledge of the other items including $100.

The court heard that the security guard refused to give a statement in the matter which prompted a response of surprise from the Senior Magistrate, Ms Tamia Richards as she said, “Oh really,” and advised Mr Potter than he needs to furnish himself with the name of the security firm that was in charge of the gate at the time. Mr Potter hadn’t such information in court.

Naval was placed on $20K bail with one surety which his mother did on his behalf and who he told the court is out of a job.

He was banned from playing football after 5:00pm as the Magistrate ordered that he heads straight home after school every day until matter is over. He was placed on curfew from 5:00pm to 7:00am daily.

15 Responses to “Nikita H. Naval pleads not guilty stealing cellphone”

  • ? (30/01/2015, 15:28) Like (12) Dislike (4) Reply
    At 20 years old his thieving behind have in any call in school clothes going to school, with my 14 year old child. It's obvious he has not ambition nor intention of graduating high school.
  • joe (30/01/2015, 15:33) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
    this youth is a real pathetic loser, he might finish high school at 40
  • zoe (30/01/2015, 16:00) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    I always see him on the street late at night
  • Liat 521 (30/01/2015, 16:30) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
    Deport he rass
    • Yes (30/01/2015, 17:03) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      Time foe him to go get a damn job. 20 years old and in school. He like it there, there's problems at home
  • pop (30/01/2015, 19:10) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    poor child he needs help and he people them keep saying tis not so
  • waste of time (30/01/2015, 22:28) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    He's a thief and is still in high school at age 20...I think he need to go HM Prison and finish his education there.
  • wize up (30/01/2015, 22:40) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    the men are missing from the homes; the mothers have to work 3 & 4 jobs, so the children are on their own from day to day...
  • Gonney (31/01/2015, 06:24) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    The sad thing is that he had a number of followers at ESHS. He is a hero for them.
  • Where he got it (31/01/2015, 13:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hold thought cells not allowed in school
  • SKA (31/01/2015, 13:21) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
    20,000 bail for a 300-400 dollar phone ? Stuppes
  • japs (31/01/2015, 20:43) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    that's why we trying to leave deport for wat if every get deport how going to look
  • mj stars (01/02/2015, 11:51) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Sellwood kick me out back in 2011 at age of 17 telling i buh I too old and he still in there
  • i know it all (12/02/2015, 14:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    He ain't suppose to be carrying a damn phone to school underhill need to expell he. Who this child belong to this is CRAP.


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