Court: Three People Jailed In England
Zarie Jackson-Burchall, Shanikae Smith-Gardener and Jahrico Smith Gardener have been sentenced to prison time in England after being convicted of offenses related to ‘kidnap and false imprisonment.’
A statement from the West Yorkshire Police said, “Two men and one woman have been jailed for their part in a kidnap in Bradford. Zarie Jackson-Burchall, 27 of no fixed abode and Shanikae Smith-Gardener 29, of Beaufort Street, Derby were both found guilty of kidnap and false imprisonment after a trial.
“Jahrico Smith Gardener, 25 of no fixed abode admitted blackmail, kidnap and false imprisonment prior to the trial. Two other women were found not guilty after a trial.
“It’s after an incident in Bradford on 12 August in 2022 where a third party report was made about a man being chased and assaulted through Lonsdale Street.
“Officers arrived to find that the victim had been forced into a vehicle. The vehicle was then driven to an address in Sheffield on Popple Street where the man was held against his will and assaulted.
“The suspects then made calls to the victim’s family to demand money for his release.
“Officers were able to locate the suspects and armed officers entered the address and safeguarded the victim and made several arrests. The victim suffered minor injuries.
“On 19 July at Bradford Crown Court the three defendants were sentenced to:
- Zarie Jackson-Burchall, was jailed for 6 years and 8 months
- Shanikae Smith-Gardener was jailed for 5 years
- Jahrico Smith Gardener was jailed for 5 years
Detective Chief Inspector Sam Freeman of West Yorkshire Police said, “We welcome the sentence in what has been a lengthy ordeal for the victim. This was a serious offence and these three offenders put the victim in fear for his life, luckily he only suffered minor injuries. I hope this sentence goes someway into giving the victim some closure and justice.”
Charming.
Sons of the soil
Children of the soil. It appears Bermudians migrate to the UK and act stupidly. At least we don’t have to pay for their upkeep.
“At least we don’t have to pay for their upkeep.”
Yeah, and we’re proud of this.
It’s sad, pathetic, embarrassing and makes us look like bumpkins.
Yes, Proper punishment! They have 5+ years to think about what they did.
How do you leave Bermuda to become homeless in the UK? Not very smart.
As long as the UK does not send a bill to our Government, don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time.
They should send us a bill…then we can ignore it and go independent, like we deserve to. LOL
Independence would be illogical for such a small island like Bermuda; since Bermuda is very limited and independence would increase much restriction on those who want to travel or work in the UK, overseas territories and even Commonwealth nation’s.
Besides offshore banking and tourism, what resources could Bermuda offers to Bermudian. Losing the British Passport would complicated the “work without visa” for those in the UK or want to travel there.
So I hardly believed “deserve” independence would benefits both Bermudian and Bermuda. So
Trouble recognizing internet sarcasm ?
It’s sarcasm.
Certainly not part of the supposed Brain drain from the island…!
should be deported back to bermuda