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Hodge & Harrigan remanded; To seek bail
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- At a special sitting of the Magistrate’s Court at the Road Town Police Station yesterday afternoon, February 8, 2017 in which the media was disallowed, Earl ‘Bob’ Hodge and Roberto ‘Tico’ Harrigan were remanded to prison.
UPDATE: Roberto ‘Tico’ Harrigan also arrested
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Mr Roberto ‘Tico’ Harrigan, a former Customs Officer, was also arrested yesterday, February 7, 2017 by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on the request of the United States Justice Department.
More VI horse racing stalwarts to be honoured
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – President of the Virgin Islands Horse Owners' Association Patsy C. Lake said that this coming Sunday, Father's Day June 19, 2016, a number of persons who have made significant contribution to the sport of horse racing in the territory will be celebrated.
UPDATE: Earl 'Bob' Hodge & others out!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Informed and reliable sources including close family members of at least two of the four who were given judgment in their favour yesterday December 22, 2014 by Justice Vicki Ann Ellis have confirmed that they were today December 23, 2014 released from prison.
Extradition retrial for 4 men adjourned to December 5, 2014
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Magistrate Ayana Baptiste-DaBreo had no choice but to concede to the Prosecution’s request to adjourn the pending Magistrate’s case against Earl 'Bob' Hodge, Roberto 'Tico' Harrigan, Chad Skelton and Carlston Beaser to December 5, 2014.
Sept date set for extradition hearing for five allegedly involved in drug ring
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Extradition proceedings involving five men before the Magistrate’s Court were further adjourned when the matter was called for hearing on May 16, 2014.
Crown may put Bob Hodge’s local charges on hold
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Given the fact that Senior Magistrate Valerie Stephens has ruled in favour for an alleged mastermind in a 13 year drug trade to be extradited to the United States, the Crown will now have to assess the local charges laid against Earl ‘Bob’ Hodge.
UPDATE: Two witnesses called in alleged drug traffickers’ extradition hearing
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Sian Evans and Chief Inspector Thomas Murray were the Crown’s two witnesses in the extradition hearing of five alleged drug traffickers that is currently underway today February 3, 2012 in the High Court.
Video link sought for witness in Walter Maduro case
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The trial for Immigration Officer Walter Maduro, who has been charged with breach of trust, is yet to commence as the Crown is yet to serve disclosure on the defense and it is also seeking to arrange for a testimony via video link for one of two witnesses, who are out of the jurisdiction.