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Restaurant patron robbed, shot fired
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Police are investigating a robbery of a restaurant patron in the parking lot outside the Mill Mall on Sunday, October 21, 2012 around 10:50pm.
New hiccup in trial of 5 men accused of money laundering; drug possession
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The trial for five men accused of money laundering and drug possession, which was scheduled to begin today October 23, 2012 in the Magistrate's Court, has been hit with delay after the court was told that the case file was not ready in contrast to what was previously related to the court.
Airport worker accused of handling stolen goods
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Eric Freeman, 35, was not required to plead when he appeared before the Magistrate’s Court on October 19, 2012 charged with handling stolen goods. The defendant, who is currently an airport worker and also works part-time at a garage, is accused of trying to sell two (2) pieces of stolen hand tools.
DR National who overstayed time in Territory still in court
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Dominican Republic National Santa Roberts, 56, will have to wait a little longer to hear whether she has been fined or will receive a sentence for the crime she allegedly committed. She is officially charged with remaining in the territory beyond the period granted.
“Desk hopping” files halt progress in drug & gun seizure trial
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Magistrate Tamia Richards was critical of the delays caused in the trial of four men accused of gun and cannabis possession, citing the movement of files from desk to desk at the Director of Public Prosecution’s (DPP’s) office as a reason for the delays.
No case submission made in Sasha Hodge trial
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Magistrate Tamia Richards has confirmed that a no case submission has been filed in the trial of Sasha Hodge by her Attorney Herbert McKenzie when the case was called on October 19, 2012.
Crown experiencing "difficulties" in rape case involving Jamaican
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The rape case involving Jamaican national and resident of the Virgin Islands, Paul Alexander, appears to be no closer to resolution as an adjournment was once again requested due to “difficulties” being experienced by the Crown.
Problem in Paradise- VI must face reality of Domestic Violence- Rev. Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Reported cases of Domestic Violence in the Territory continue to increase alarmingly and Rev. Sandra Walters-Malone believes the Virgin Islands can no longer pretend it is not a reality if it is to seriously tackle the social scourge.
"Dog bite" matter hits another snag
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The matter involving Vernal Braithwaite and Israel Bahadoor had yet another reason for delay when it came up before Magistrate Tamia Richards yesterday October 17, 2012.
Juror in Harrigan murder trial found to be a relative of a fmr accused
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It was a journey of incredible suspension and surprises at the High Court yesterday, October 17, 2012 as witnesses and evidence came and went but it would have never been anticipated that the jurors would be discharged for the second time this week.
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