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Convicted prisoners plead not guilty to possession of narcotics

Mr. Parsons (front) and Mr. Henley making their way into the Magistrate's Court this morning. Photo: VINO
Lorne Parsons was sentenced in 2010 to life imprisonment with eligibility for parole after 25 years.
Lorne Parsons was sentenced in 2010 to life imprisonment with eligibility for parole after 25 years.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Convicted prisoners Tiffern Henley and Lorne Parsons appeared before Magistrate Tamia Richards this morning November 14, 2011 charged with unlawful possession of cannabis.

The both pleaded not guilty to the offence, which was allegedly committed on November 9, 2011 at Her Majesty’s Prison in Balsum Ghut. The cannabis, the court heard, amounted to 48.4 grams and carries a street value of $484.

The court heard that on Wednesday November 9, 2011, prison officers were conducting random cell searches on the C wing of the prison when it was observed that a bag was thrown out of the window from Cell # 207, which the defendants share. The bag, which was described as a clear zip-lock bag, allegedly contained “brownish vegetable-like matter” and a Nokia cell phone and charger.

The prosecution also stated that only inmate Henley was inside the prison at the time.

Magistrate Richards was told that the substance needed to be tested and that the Analyst was expected in the Territory in the second week of December. She then ordered the men to return to court on January 16, 2012 for report.

Mr. Parsons is serving life imprisonment for the murder of Tristan Industrious Todman, which occurred in 2004, while Mr. Henley is serving time for possession of forged currency.

6 Responses to “Convicted prisoners plead not guilty to possession of narcotics ”

  • under the rock (14/11/2011, 13:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    lord the hassment of locals continues by the court system
  • dog fight (14/11/2011, 14:03) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Lorne boss tis is madness
  • TOXIC (14/11/2011, 16:40) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    locals causing more trouble even in prison, when will they learn
  • fox (14/11/2011, 23:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    look at them walking up the steps like they have not a care in the world!
  • Brad Boynes (15/11/2011, 13:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why in 2011 we still have to wait for an analyst to come into the territory to test marijuana to say what the hell it is?? Why do we have a forensic unit in the police force?


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