Crime
Challenge against new extradition hearing for drug ring accused begins
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Four of the five men implicated in what is being touted as an alleged 13-year old drug ring appeared before the high court today May 21, 2013 when legal heads commenced presentations before Justice Vicki Ann Ellis.
UPDATE: Fmr prison officer Morton has case to answer - Magistrate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards has ruled that former Prison Officer, Steve Morton does indeed have a case to answer before the court and has thrown out a no case submission made by the defence.
UPDATE: Sasha Hodge acquitted on criminal proceeds charge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Court dismissed charges against Sasha Hodge today, May 17, 2013 and Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards instructed that the defendant was free to go after several delays occurred in delivering the decision in her trial.
Vincentian maintains innocence in high seas drug find
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Vincentian, Glenroy Pierre remained the only person in a group of three to maintain a not guilty plea before the Magistrate’s court yesterday, May 16, 2013 after allegedly being involved in an attempt to convey a huge cache of drugs last year.
Bajan in $5M ganja bust ready to 'do some time'!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A second person pleaded guilty today, May 16, 2013 before the Magistrate’s court in relation to a police drug bust made in October, 2012 involving three men.
UPDATE: Hart & VC allegedly had misunderstanding while at HM Prison
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The trial proper of Matthew Hart finally got started in the High Court today May 15, 2013 before Justice Kelvin John and saw the Virtual Complainant taking the stand.
UPDATE: Trial begins for alleged VG ganja farmers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The trial of two alleged Virgin Gorda ganja farmers has finally gotten underway today, May 15, 2013 after a number of snags had delayed its start previously.
Legislators raise privacy concerns about Surveillance Bill
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA was among several legislators calling for further input into a surveillance bill that some members of the House of Assembly hinted may have been rushed following a recent murder in the Territory.
Police seize firearm from 16-year-old
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The RVIPF is applauding the efforts of officers who removed yet another firearm from the streets last Wednesday, May 8, 2013.
Premier Smith to lay document in HOA on crime reduction & safety
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A document proposing a Crime Reduction/Community Safety Strategy for the Virgin Islands is to be tabled at the 9th Sitting of the Second Session of the Second House of Assembly tomorrow, May 14, 2013.
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