Marlon Senhouse at the Magistrate's court on June 17, 2013. Photo: VINO

Senhouse pleaded not guilty to the offences of giving a false name, assault on Police, insulting language and resisting arrest. The offences were allegedly committed on September 6, 2012 at Brandy Wine Bay Beach against police officers Wendell Anthony and Marvin Robinson.

The Crown’s case was presented by Mr Herbert Potter while the defendant was represented by Mr Stephen Daniels.

When the matter came up for trial, Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards announced that she had a meeting and said a new date would be required for the defendant.

It was noted that one of two Police Officers who are witnesses in the trial was present in the courtroom, while the other was absent despite claims that a summons had been served for his appearance.

Senhouse will now return to court on September 10, 2013 for the beginning of his trial.

See previous story posted February 15, 2013:

UPDATE: Interdicted police officers claim of being assaulted

-defendant pleads not guilty to all charges

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – 19-year-old Marlon Senhouse denied all charges placed before him when they were re-read for a second time at the Magistrate's Court today, February 15, 2013. 

Senhouse offered a plea of not guilty to the offences of giving a false name, assault on Police, insulting language and resisting arrest. The offences were allegedly committed on September 6, 2012 at Brandy Wine Bay Beach against police officers Wendell Anthony and Marvin Robinson, who recently appeared before the court charged with assault in an unrelated matter.

The Crown’s case was presented by Mr Herbert Potter while the defendant was represented by Mr Stephen Daniels.

Mr Potter stated that the Crown was prepared to proceed with the matter and noted that disclosure had already been made to the defence. He further noted that a section of law dealt specifically with officers appearing as witnesses in similar instances such as this, given the circumstances of the men appearing as defendants before the court in another matter.

Potter also pointed out that the men have only just appeared before the court and have not been proven guilty of any charge against them. He also requested a summons be sent in order for the witnesses to appear before the court. One additional ‘auxiliary officer’ is also expected to testify at the trial.

A new trial date was requested and the defendant was asked to return to court on April 24, 2013.

See previous story posted November 7, 2012:

19-year-old charged with assault on Police 

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Marlon Senhouse, 19, was brought before the Magistrate’s court on November 7, 2012 on charges of giving a false name, assault on a Police officer, use of insulting language and resisting arrest.

Senhouse, a mechanic, was accused of committing the offences on September 6, 2012 at Brandy Wine Bay, Tortola and did not offer a plea to the offences as he indicated his lawyer, Stephen Daniels, was not present at the time of his arraignment.

According to the allegations read by Crown Counsel Herbert Potter, at about 12:45 P.M. on September 6, 2012 constables Anthony, Robinson and auxiliary officer Morrison were on duty in uniform at Brandy Wine Bay on the said day when they approached the defendant, who was sitting beside a bar in the vicinity of L & M mechanic shop at the time, and after allegedly identifying themselves, asked the defendant if he knew anyone that goes by the name ‘Hoggy’ to which he replied in the negative.

Constable Robinson then reportedly informed the defendant that he smelled a strong scent of marijuana on the defendant’s breath and asked if he was smoking marijuana. Senhouse allegedly said “Yes, I was smoking a joint” but offered no reply when asked whether he had more "joints" in his possession.

Constable Robinson then allegedly told Senhouse that he would like to conduct a search on his person for any illegal drugs and he allegedly agreed. When the constable walked over to the defendant and was making a check on his left front pants pocket, the defendant suddenly turned and allegedly knocked the constable in the area of his chest and left shoulder with his right hand.

This caused the constable to fall on an old fridge, cutting his left foot in the process, the court was told. Further, the prosecution stated, the defendant then ran off but the officers gave chase and eventually caught up with him. The defendant was then told he was being arrested for assault on a Police officer at which time the defendant became aggressive and began shouting, the prosecution added.

Senhouse allegedly said “F.. ayo and move ayo mother [expletive] from round me”. When constable Anthony informed him of the offence committed and that he would be reported, the defendant allegedly replied to him “man move your [expletive] island [expletive]”. The defendant, the prosecution stated, continued resisting and officer Morrison contacted the East End Police Station for help. About 15 minutes later, Inspectors Fahie and Sergeant 179 Williams along with Inspector Potter and Sergeant Vanterpool of the task force came on the scene. The defendant was later taken to the Road Town Police Station and when cautioned and asked for his name he allegedly replied that he was Sean Smith of Brandy Wine Bay.

However, his mother reportedly later identified him as Marlon Senhouse of Brandy Wine Bay. The defendant was read his rights and informed that he had been reported for the offences currently before the court and on Friday, September 7, 2012 he was served with charges and granted Police bail.

Magistrate Tamia Richards then offered Senhouse bail in the sum of $45,000 with one surety and asked that he return to court on December 17, 2012, at which time he is expected to plead to the charges brought before him.