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One denied bail as three charged in alleged gun & drug find

Jefferson Joseph (left) and Joel Vanterpool at the Magistrate's Court on October 14, 2013. Photo: VINO
Nadine Joseph at the Magistrate's Court on October 14, 2013. Photo: VINO
Nadine Joseph at the Magistrate's Court on October 14, 2013. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards denied bail to Joel Vanterpool, 26, when he, along with a married couple, appeared before the Magistrate’s court today, October 14, 2013 on charges of drug and gun possession following their arrests yesterday.

The couple, Jefferson Joseph, 38, and Nadine Joseph, 31, of Diamond Estate were allegedly found with a quantity of drugs at their home while Jefferson Joseph was allegedly in the company of Vanterpool when the two were stopped by a traffic officer while allegedly in possession of a loaded firearm.

Vanterpool and Jefferson Joseph are jointly charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm (one Luger 9mm pistol) with an obliterated serial number and possession of explosives (9 rounds of 9mm ammunition); while Joseph was also charged with driving an unlicensed vehicle. The Josephs were charged with two separate counts of drug possession after police allegedly found 40g of cocaine and 10g crack cocaine at their residence.

Joel Vanterpool and Nadine Joseph were represented by attorney Ruthilia Maximea while Jefferson Joseph was represented by attorney Asha Johnson. The defendants pleaded not guilty to each of the charges.

According to the allegations read by Crown Counsel Herbert Potter, Constable Tyson was on duty in a marked vehicle while at Lower Estate and saw PJ217, a white jeep, heading in the opposite direction with expired tags for May 2013.

Officer Tyson gave pursuit and asked the driver of the vehicle to pull over but the jeep sped off in an alleged attempt to evade police. In the area of Rude Boyz garage, the jeep reportedly met with heavy traffic and pulled off on the right side of the road into the garage. The officer then blocked the vehicle with his jeep and approached the vehicle on the driver’s side.

Officer Tyson reportedly encountered Vanterpool in the driver’s seat and he allegedly pushed a large sum of money into the glove compartment while opening the driver’s door. Joseph was allegedly exiting the passenger side at the time.

Tyson reportedly spoke to the driver about his expired license sticker and it was reported that Vanterpool’s driver’s licence and insurance were up to date.

Detective Power was at the time passing in a vehicle and had a conversation with Tyson and the officer requested a search of the vehicle and did so in the presence of Vanterpool. The officer then allegedly pulled out a gun out of a black plastic bag under the driver’s seat and shouted “Gun!”

Both defendants were then cautioned and shown the gun and asked who the owner was. Vanterpool allegedly replied: “Officer it is my gun.” Joseph then allegedly said, “Boss, you got a gun? It aint mines.” The two were then asked whether they had a licence to keep or carry a firearm and Vanterpool allegedly replied in the negative. The gun was reportedly loaded at the time. The gun, ammunition and monies were kept in police custody while the men were arrested and taken to the Road Town Police Station.

An audio/video interview was reportedly done with both defendant and Vanterpool allegedly admitted to owning the firearm once more. Joseph allegedly denied and said he was only catching a ride with Vanterpool.

Alleged drug find at Diamond Estate

A search warrant was later executed at the home of Jefferson Joseph and officers, upon searching the couple’s bedroom, allegedly found a white powdery substance suspected to be cocaine. It was reportedly shown to both Mr & Mrs Joseph who were then cautioned and asked what it was.

Jefferson Joseph allegedly replied, “It is what you come for.” Nadine Joseph reportedly did not respond. Mr Joseph then allegedly turned to an officer and said: “You caused this and you will pay for it.” When asked to repeat what he had said he allegedly replied: “I will wipe that smile off your face.”

A further search allegedly resulted in the discovery of a hard off-white substance wrapped in a white paper napkin suspected to be crack cocaine. Both defendants reportedly made no reply when cautioned and asked what it was. A search of the kitchen allegedly revealed two scales which appeared to have residue of same substance found in the bedroom.

When interviewed by the police, Mrs Joseph reportedly said she did not know those things were there and it did not belong to her. Mr Joseph was reportedly disoriented and either slept or dozed off during the interview.

Jefferson Joseph was granted $60,000 bail with one signed surety, asked to report to the Road Town Police Station three times per week and also told to have no unlawful contact with any of the officers involved. Nadine Joseph was granted $40,000 bail with one signed surety. Vanterpool was denied bail largely due to the fact that he is currently on bail before the Magistrate's court on two active matters.

The three will return to court on November 15, 2013.

34 Responses to “One denied bail as three charged in alleged gun & drug find”

  • hard times (14/10/2013, 19:43) Like (15) Dislike (4) Reply

    Great work RVIPF.

  • asura (14/10/2013, 19:48) Like (3) Dislike (32) Reply
    let my ppl go
    • Real (14/10/2013, 20:11) Like (13) Dislike (2) Reply
      Hey you DUMMY wa u can't shut yo #$% up with the crap, let what go?
    • bg (14/10/2013, 20:37) Like (16) Dislike (6) Reply
      why you dont shut your dirty stinking mouth bout let my people go, is fools like you all have the place as it is, but trust me we will take back our streets from these hoodlums, one day at a time.
  • qc (14/10/2013, 20:03) Like (2) Dislike (8) Reply
    deeds guys comes from good stick how they get in this mess
    • tretretrete (15/10/2013, 08:48) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply

      father antigua j@il for trafficing c*ke, son here Wow, what a thing to tell the king. All this stress on he poor mother.

      • close (16/10/2013, 10:06) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
        Every time something come up you have to talk about father n son and poor mother. Don't worry about her she's a Godly woman and what they do have nothing to do with her. I hope you ain't get catch...sick of you Tolians...act like your house ain't dirty.... We deal with our problems so don't worry about the mother her God keeping her strong along with her other kids...you idiots..
  • OK Then (14/10/2013, 23:06) Like (6) Dislike (5) Reply
    Now tell me. You drive an unlicensed vehicle with a loaded gun. Stash your drugs in your house and somehow it's the Officer's fault you got caught? I wonder if this man went to school? Or maybe he was taught that others are responsible for his actions. Look how this man gone and set himself up. Anything happens to that or any one of these officers he threatened, guess whose number is going to be called. Bad man outta style. Please stop the stupidness.
  • vince (14/10/2013, 23:43) Like (8) Dislike (4) Reply
    "Mr Joseph was reportedly disoriented and either slept or dozed off during the interview."

    seem like he touching the stuff too man. what is dis.
  • joe (15/10/2013, 07:29) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply

    If its good for one its good for all good job officers we taking our country back.

  • Cocaine Biceps (15/10/2013, 10:19) Like (2) Dislike (12) Reply

    Say what you want but Jeff aint no punk and that officer don't have a gun. Keep smiling popo cause the force aint paying you enough to be smirking.

    • Hmmmm (17/10/2013, 14:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

      cocaine biceps is non other than ?? with ur dum remarks who d "$$ scared of u

  • Jack O lantern (15/10/2013, 11:11) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    Do you see the bling? Well he went go form gold to stainless steel. BLING!
  • family (15/10/2013, 11:18) Like (1) Dislike (5) Reply
    Let Um Go! Ayo going learn!
  • HMMM (15/10/2013, 12:18) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
    Y Jeff aint say da to the man them da put he in he place, when them make he bones hurt wen it rain eh?
    • tretretrete (16/10/2013, 19:01) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
      I think you the one that put him in his place why you talking or you is a so call friend of his who is a back stabbed. When they did what them do him you think them breavely step to him? You so like a bag-of-a....hole...you guys paint him to be a bad person but he's a respectful young man and help who ask for help no matter his situation. I bet he's more of a better man than half of you idiots out there. Go clean your house and come back with your stink breath...
  • downislandman (15/10/2013, 19:35) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Gun! lol.
  • the realest (15/10/2013, 20:44) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply

    awww poor jo what y*****ka going to do now you gone lol lol

  • Star (15/10/2013, 21:12) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    a nice young man like mr vanterpool hmmm i feel sorry for you stop trying to impress woman
  • Del (15/10/2013, 21:14) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
    That is how Jefferson went to court. He really don't care buddy
  • Sick (16/10/2013, 10:24) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply

    Idiot number1. Your reading skills is off...the person who allegedly owned the gun is not the one with the stash you fool.
    2. Really....I hope it's your stash her smoking fool.
    3. Vince May Mr. Joseph allegedly didn't want to talk.....you guys love assume too much...
    4. Joe nothing wrong in taking back the country
    5. Jack you a idiot...about his bling you the same person will beg him for help.
    6.Strupes.....really I hope to god nothing like what happen to Jeff happen to any of your family cause you sound like an idiot at its best.
    7.Del....you prove to all of us that half of Tola ppl stupid....maybe that's what he had on when them hold him...why you didn't take him clothes.

    I have no problem with you ppl wanting to make our country better but you good at keeping ppl down and making sure they stay down. The reason for some doing what they do is because they don't get a second chance because of society. When looking work they're turn down. Help your country because most of them don't want to do what they do but most feel you get no help if you don't know anyone in high ground.

  • .... (16/10/2013, 11:08) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply

    It's funny because I can put my head on a block and it not get chopped off that none of ya'll would ever say any of this to his face. you guys are so ignorant and small minded. He is a man that would do what he have to do to make sure his children and wife have what they need to survive even though she can provide for herself and her children. We are all human, take your heads out your @$$*$ for once and realize the bigger picture.

    • !!!! (16/10/2013, 14:23) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
      u need to take your head out of your @$$..this is one dumb blog..but then again its a dummy that wrote it!
    • Hmmmm (17/10/2013, 09:58) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
      Thanks for seeing he's a great person. Sometime people don't understand what an individual have to go through. They sit and talk and never offer any help.
  • wize up (16/10/2013, 21:54) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    question;is jospeh the same guy that was shot by the bakery in purcell
  • hotpress (17/10/2013, 09:13) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply

    if u want keep a certain man out of business u got to keep pressure on him. anyone wid info need to contact police when he moving stuff or find away to contact the arrest officer he seem to have a lil bit of balls to me.

  • tretretrete (17/10/2013, 09:56) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Hot press....look at the lil man but little do you guys know the big treat is those that own lots of businesses and high in society move the same stuff you talking about. You all keep looking at the small man them try go look for the business men and those in high positions hmmmm smh..
    It's wrong in the whole but you all quick to condemn people. I hope your closet clean.
  • hottpresss (17/10/2013, 14:39) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply

    ?*** aint no lil man in this he is also known as hit man so stop there wid ur bull yes we no big business man mix up and if u kno who they are maybe u should start calling the police too

  • Hmm (17/10/2013, 16:21) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

    N@d!*e seriously???.........

    • !!!!! (17/10/2013, 16:35) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Hmmmm..you already going to judge her? Innocent until proven guilty.
  • tretretrete (17/10/2013, 16:38) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    Hot press did he do a hit man job for you? People talk and talk things that they don't know....keep listening to TALK TOLA people. Half the time when it's their family everything hush hush but other people them drag them up and down.
    • hotpress (21/10/2013, 14:32) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      HE THREARENING THE POICE ALONE SPEAKS VALUME OF WHAT TYPE OF PERSON HE REALY IS SO GO TEK U HEAD OUT U A$$. U SOUND LIKE ONE OF HIS ASSOCIATES


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