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No court appearance yet for popular fishermen arrested & charged

Well-known local fishermen from the western end of Tortola, Albert Stoutt (right) and his sons Andrew (left) and Zacchari (centre) were reportedly arrested and charged on Friday, March 20, 2026, with two counts of Using a Prohibited Method of Fishing. Photo: VINO/File
The arrest of the Stoutts has upset many in the community and once again raises fresh debate about spearfishing and the use of scuba diving equipment for fishing. Photo: Internet Source
The arrest of the Stoutts has upset many in the community and once again raises fresh debate about spearfishing and the use of scuba diving equipment for fishing. Photo: Internet Source
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a strange twist of events, the three fishermen recently charged for allegedly using illegal fishing methods showed up at the Magistrate’s Court on Friday, May 7, 2026, as was required of them; however, their matter was reportedly not listed on the court docket for the day’s proceedings.

Popular local fishermen Albert Stoutt and his sons Andrew and Zacchari were arrested and charged on Friday, March 20, 2026, with two counts of Using a Prohibited Method of Fishing.

Police stated in a press release on March 25, 2026, that the Stoutts were granted bail in the sum of $1,500 and were scheduled to appear before the Magistrate’s Court on May 7, 2026.

The Stoutts showed up for court but…

According to reports reaching our News Centre, however, the Stoutts turned up for their court matter but were told their matter was not listed for that day.

After a certain time had expired, the fishermen were reportedly instructed by their lawyer to leave the courthouse.

It is unclear what the issue was, as neither the Police Information Officer, Akia L. Thomas, nor the Case Manager at the Magistrate’s Court, Devaurne Tyson, responded to our request for clarification

See link to related articles below:

Popular local fishermen arrested for allegedly using illegal fishing methods

'We can't fish in our own waters?'- Skelton-Cline on the Stoutt's arrest

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