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November 29th, 2014
Kurt Rabsatt ID as alleged robber

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – When Kurt Rabsatt went to the Magistrate’s Court at John’s Hole on Wednesday November 26, 2014 his understanding was that he was there to deal with a pending matter as it related to possession of a quantity of counterfeit currency.

November 14th, 2014
Khoy Frett, Wilbert Donovan & Suruj Persaud acquitted

ROAD TOWN Tortola, VI - Local Proprietor Khoy Frett who was charged with Wilbert Donovan and Suruj Persaud with being concerned with the supply of a controlled drug [2.52 kilo grams of cannabis]; importation of a controlled drug; and unlawful possession of cannabis were all acquitted this morning November 14, 2014.

November 12th, 2014
Time served! Kevin Greaves wants his $13K from RVIPF

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Yesterday November 11, 2014 in the Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Ayana Baptiste-DaBreo Kevin Greaves presented facts to show why the Crown has no right to be holding to $13,514 they had relieved him of during a drug bust back in November 2012.

November 7th, 2014
James T. John fined $100k + 3yrs jail

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – This morning November 7, 2014 when confessed drug dealer James Telsford John appeared before Magistrate Dr Velon L. John he was hit with the heavy hammer as he was sentenced to three years in prison, fined $100K and an additional 12 months for the cash that was found on his person at the time of the bust.

November 3rd, 2014
‘Time to improve facilities @ the Courts!’ – Doug Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio talk show host Doug Wheatley is calling on the authorities to make better accommodations for persons who go to the John’s Hole Magistrate’s Court and other courts to answer charges or to be present for cases concerning them.

November 3rd, 2014
Luis Quiones Zaga gets 1yr for being illegal in the VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Today November 3, 2014 Luis Quiones Zaga was sent to Her Majesty’s Prison, Balsum Ghut on a twelve month sentence after he was placed before the Courts for overspending his time in the Virgin Islands (VI).

October 31st, 2014
Leon King guilty of money laundering!

PROSPECT REEF, Tortola, VI - This morning October 31, 2014 shortly after 10:00am Magistrate Dr. Velon L. John found Cane Garden Bay resident Leon King guilty as charged for the offense of money laundering and fined him $3K or three years imprisonment.

October 30th, 2014
Wendell Anthony & Marvin Robinson fined $2k each

PROSPECT REEF, Tortola, VI - The two interdicted police officers Wendell Anthony and Marvin Robinson who were found guilty on October 8, 2014 by Magistrate Dr. Velon L. John for beating 18 year old Brandon George back in 2012 were today October 30, 2014 each fined $2k at the Prospect Reef Magistrate's Court.

October 29th, 2014
Edmond Colaire gets 15 mths sentence

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - ‎Edmond Colaire 33 years old was sentenced to 15 months behind bars when he appeared before Magistrate Ayana Baptise DaBreo at the Magistrate's Court today October 29, 2014.

October 17th, 2014
Alleged threat to shoot & pelting land Carlos Gumbs in Prison

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Allegedly becoming engaged when told, “You are crazy” by the owner of Myett’s Restaurant Mr Kareem Rhymer landed Carlos Gumbs in trouble with the law and behind bars as he did not have sufficient means to post bail as was offered by the court.

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