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Man gets 4 years for 3kg of 'weed'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Mitch Christopher, 28, was sentenced to four years in prison today, July 31, 2013 after pleading guilty on July 4, 2013 to possessing over 3kg of cannabis. The offence carried a maximum fine of $100,000 or ten years’ imprisonment.
Prison population peaked out at record 148 this year- Forbes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the increase in population, social challenges, and economic hardship come the steady increase in the population at Her Majesty's Prison which has reached an all time high of 148 inmates so far for 2013.
This startling revelation was made by Acting Superintendent of Prisons Mr Charles L. Forbes during the closing of the High Court assizes on July 24, 2013.
UPDATE: Allister Brown for sentencing on July 31
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Allister Browne, the man that pleaded guilty to having over one kilogram of cannabis in his possession recently, has had his sentencing put off for another date due to the absence of sentencing guidelines in his case.
UPDATE: Oliver Lewis' sex assault matter adjourned to September
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – IT Specialist, Mr Oliver Lewis, 34, of Guyana will return to the Magistrate’s Court in September for hearing in a sexual assault matter involving a minor.
I am happy to have served- Justice Redhead
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “I wish to state publicly that Albert Redhead can’t always be right but Albert Redhead believes he is always right.” Those were the opening words of Justice Albert Redhead in his closing address to the High Court of the Virgin Islands yesterday, July 24, 2013 when the July assizes was brought to a close.
UPDATE: Freeman's court matter heading for record as oldest!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Although finally accompanied by his attorney, Gerry Freeman, 48, was still unsuccessful in having his case proceed before the Magistrate’s Court at John's Hole yesterday, July 24, 2013.
‘I will not be here but you will be tried’- Redhead to Andre Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Andre Penn, the man accused of committing several sex related offences allegedly on a minor, has succeeded at getting his trial traversed to the October assizes.
UPDATE: PI for Anegada attempted murder case reset for Sept
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Crown’s case against Kenny Francis and Kasim Benti was set for preliminary inquiry today, July 24, 2013 but Senior Crown Counsel Sarah Benjamin explained that Crown Counsel Valston Graham, who had conduct of the matter, was not available for today’s hearing as he was at the High Court.
CoP Morris concerned about spate of armed robberies
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Acting Commissioner of Police, Mr David Morris acknowledged that he was concerned about the current state of crime and security within the Territory in general and specifically in relation to a recent spate of petty thefts and armed robberies.
Partnerships seen as key for RVIPF security expo - Ag. Commissioner
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Acting Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Mr David Morris, indicated that one of the main concerns that the Force has is getting businesses as well as the public and wider community together in terms of a partnership in relation to security.
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