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‘A cry for help’: Sonnel G. Hanley is a homeless resident on Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands has changed over the past 20 years, as many social and economic issues have now shown their face in many ways. This includes a small homeless population that increased following the 2017 hurricanes of Irma and Maria, which knocked out some 70% of housing.
Homeless man reportedly wreaking havoc, masturbating in public
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Despite going before the courts and facing incarceration for violent behaviour in the past, a homeless man identified as Sonnel G. Hanley has been reportedly wreaking havoc in Road Town and other busy areas where tourists frequent.
Magistrate takes Gov’t to task for mentally ill people
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Sonnel G. Hanley is said to be of unsound mind and is well known for slapping persons, including tourists.
Remove violent vagrants off the streets- Concerned citizen
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Several residents have expressed the view that Government should take a stand to permanently remove from the streets of Tortola vagrants who exhibit violent tendencies.
Homeless man for June trial after one year incarceration
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Homeless man, Sonnel G. Hanley, remains on remand nearly one year later after having his most recent hearing before the Magistrate’s Court on May 6, 2014 adjourned to a later date.
UPDATE: Homeless man to be tried for assault in December
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Crown is expected to call three witnesses when the trial of Sonnel G. Hanley, 32, begins on December 11, 2013 for the assault of Roseanne G. Richards.
Woman allegedly slammed against water machine – Court hears
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Crown revealed that Sonnel Hanley, 31, allegedly slammed his victim against a water machine during an incident that occurred earlier in the year according to details read at the Magistrate’s Court on June 14, 2013.

