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Jamaican charged with incest; indecent assault
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A Jamaican national appeared before the Magistrate’s court today, September 27, 2013 charged with three counts of indecent assault and three counts of incest. He was not required to plea to the indictable charges.
Final witness called in VG indecent assault case
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The final prosecution witness was called today, September 10, 2013 in the trial of Woodwork Teacher, Carlton Herbert, 30, of Virgin Gorda.
UPDATE: July trial for ‘Super Cop’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Interdicted Police Officer, Glenroy Callwood aka Super Cop is to return to the Magistrate’s Court on July 19, 2013 when his trial is expected to begin.
UPDATE: Keno Allen sentenced to 15 years for attempting to choke
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The man who was found guilty of attempting to choke, indecent assault and robbery, Keno Allen, was given a heavy prison sentence by Justice Kelvin John moments ago in the High Court, May 30, 2013.
UPDATE: Complainant still interested in ‘kissing intruder’ matter - Crown
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The man accused of illegally entering a woman’s bedroom and bestowing a kiss on her unknowingly is still set to face trial, according to the Crown.
UPDATE: Six to testify against VG teacher accused of indecent assault
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Carlton Herbert, 30, a woodwork teacher at the Bregado Flax Educational Centre (BFEC) will now have his case heard in Virgin Gorda after a suggestion was made by his attorney before the court today, February 13, 2013.
Police Arrest Blotter - Nov 25-Dec1
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The following is the arrest blotter from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force from November 25 to December 1, 2012.
Heavy equipment operator in hot water for alleged sexual abduction
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Walter Cameron, 61, of Branson Estate, West End appeared in the Magistrate’s Court today, November 8, 2012 charged with abduction (with intent to have sexual intercourse), indecent assault and assault occasioning bodily harm.
Magistrate denies application for Evans’ case to be heard in HC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – After a lengthy submission by Dr. J S Archibald, QC on behalf of Gary Evans, a former high school teacher found guilty of fondling a student in 2010, to have the matter transferred to the High Court for human rights reason – it was denied yesterday afternoon, February 20, 2012 by Magistrate Tamia Richards.
VG man 'fesses up' to assaulting 10 year-old!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The first trial in the February High Court criminal assizes wrapped up yesterday, Wednesday February 8, 2012 with the defendant Bernard Charles pleading guilty to indecently assaulting a 10 year-old.