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UPDATE: Chapman could have pushed VC - Court hears
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Bob Carson told the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, May 14, 2014 that he felt certain that Thomas Chapman went to his [Carson’s] brother’s house and 'yelled and screamed and hollered' and also said that he could believe that he pushed him as well.
Man spared jail time for threatening High Court witness
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Kelvin Solomon, 27, was spared jail time or a fine when he was placed on a bond to keep the peace by Magistrate Dr Velon L. John after pleading guilty to threatening a witness following a guilty verdict delivered at the High Court two years ago.
West End Ferry Terminal broken into
WEST END, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands News Online has learnt that there was an overnight break-in at the West End Ferry Terminal, Tortola and Police are said to be investigating.
Internal memo prompts protest in Police Officers’ trial
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – An internal memo that was about to be shown to a witness by attorney Richard Rowe, prompted a protest at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, May 12, 2014 during the trial of two accused Police Officers.
Homeless man for June trial after one year incarceration
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Homeless man, Sonnel G. Hanley, remains on remand nearly one year later after having his most recent hearing before the Magistrate’s Court on May 6, 2014 adjourned to a later date.
Trial to proceed against Claxton & Plaza in Samurai sword assault
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Magistrate Dr. Velon L. John ruled yesterday, May 8, 2014 that a statement taken by Police from a mentally ill man who was allegedly assaulted could not be viewed as rational, hence it could not be considered as admissible in court.
RVIPF renews appeals for information into Melbourne’s murder
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is renewing its appeal for witnesses or information as it marks the one year anniversary of the murder of Cornel Melbourne Francis.
UPDATE: Stapleton bros. fined for cussing Police
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Magistrate Dr Velon L. John fined two men today, May 8, 2014 after determining that their use of indecent language in the presence of a police officer was against societal norms and considered to be vulgar and obscene.
RVIPF roll out TASER/Pepper Spray
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With the amendment to the Police Regulations now passed and assented by the Governor, certified officers of RVIPF, trained in the competent use of the new TASER stun guns, will this week be issued these new pieces of equipment.
David Turnbull faces May trial for robbery
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – David Turnbull is expected to face trial this month before the High Court for his alleged involvement in a robbery which took place sometime in 2013.
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