News
Leonard allegedly threw gun out of car – Court hears
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The trial against Kai de Castro, 26, of Sea Cows Bay and Kion Leonard, 24, of Botanic Station began before the Magistrate’s Court today, March 11, 2014 with the testimony of one of four Police Officers that the Crown intends to call as witnesses.
Magistrate tosses explosives charge against drug & ammo accused
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Treston Brown, 26, was granted some amount of reprieve when a charge of possession of explosives was dismissed against him and his bail was drastically reduced by Magistrate Dr. Velon John yesterday, January 21, 2014.
RiteWay robbery suspect fined $5k for gun & ammo possession
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Dominican national, Patrickson Magloire, 51, was fined a total of $5,400 when he appeared before Magistrate Dr. Velon John today, January 17, 2014, on charges of gun and ammunition possession.
Jefferson Joseph sentenced to 30 months in prison
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Jefferson Joseph, who police allege was in the company of another when he was stopped by a traffic officer and found to be in possession of a loaded firearm and was subsequently slapped with other charges including drug possession, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison.
UPDATE: Maintenance man gets 18 months for gun & cannabis possession
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Halim Scatliffe, 29, was sentenced to a total of 18 months imprisonment today, December 17, 2012 when he appeared before the Magistrate’s Court.