Crime
Premier Smith acknowledges human trafficking concerns for VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith has dismissed concerns raised by the United States Government in their recently released International Narcotics Control Strategy Report, saying the Government is working along with the US authorities on the issues identified.
UPDATE: Smith’s gunshot injuries not life-threatening
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Shot businessman Terry D. Smith aka ‘Big Sh*t’ should be counting his lucky stars as his injuries are reportedly not life threatening, a source at Peebles Hospital informed this news site today April 24, 2015.
Kejan Thomas accused of stealing church TV; firearm possession
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A man who has been accused of multiple counts of theft is also on a charge of possession of a firearm with intent to put another person in fear after he allegedly used a flare gun to threaten a husband and wife. He is also accused of causing criminal damage and using threatening language.
USVI resident denied bail for allegedly beating man
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Eric Cameron, a citizen of the United States, appeared before Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards yesterday April 20, 2015 on a charge of grievous bodily harm after it was alleged that on Saturday April 18, 2015 he beat a man so severely that he ended up with serious injuries.
‘Buju’ makes 2nd court appearance for alleged smuggling
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Orlando Bonnick aka 'Buju' is to return to court on June 17, 2015 to face charges of engaging in alleged smuggling activities.
'Not in my court with those pants!' - Tamia Richards
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards reprimanded attorney at law Patrick Thompson for his attire in court this afternoon April 20, 2015.
Man tells Magistrate police handcuffed him 'too tight'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Ivan Gouveia, who appeared today April 20, 2015 in the Magistrate’s Court in an ongoing trial for alleged theft, accused a police officer of punishing him for disorderly conduct by placing a pair of handcuffs on him tightly and placing him in a cell.
Kahrim Skelton on $50k bail for alleged fight with teens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Thirty-nine year-old Kahrim Skelton was yesterday April 17, 2015 granted bail in the amount of $50,000 in the Magistrate’s Court for allegedly getting into a fight with a group of teenagers – one of whom allegedly had a fight with his son.
Car wash owner on $45,000 bail for alleged assault
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Jerome Hopkins today April 17, 2015 appeared before Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards on a charge of assault causing actual bodily harm to which he pleaded not guilty and was put on $45,000 signed bail.
Magistrate DaBreo to render ‘Letty’ decision on May 27
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Even as Lucien Smith has been freed following a successful no case submission on his behalf, the other party who was on trial for conspiracy to allegedly import cocaine, Violet ‘Letty' Hodge, will have to wait until May 27, 2015 to know her fate.
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