Category: Crime
Samsung TV, Modem & Router Stolen In Burglary
A police spokesperson said, “At 11 this morning police attended a residence of Skyline Road in Smith as a result of a breaking and entering. “Upon police arrival, officers spoke to the complainant who stated that someone had gained entry in her dwelling and made off with 27’inch Samsung flat screen TV and Remote, a Wi-Fi router and modem,... Read more of this article
Police Issue Warning After Surge In Burglaries
The police said there has been a surge in residential burglaries in Hamilton Parish, Warwick and Sandys, and have advised the public to secure their property and to keep an eye on individuals that are acting suspiciously. A police spokesperson said, “We are advising the public, to secure your property; lock all windows, doors, and secure air conditioning... Read more of this article
Man Sentenced To 3 Days In Jail For Stealing
A 43-year-old man was sent to jail for three days after pleading guilty to stealing approximately $54 worth of food and detergent from a supermarket. David Ray appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Apr 5] where he initially pleaded not guilty to stealing $54 worth of products from Somer’s Supermart in St George’s. After taking advice from... Read more of this article
Justice Greaves: ‘This Is Domestic Terrorism’
Speaking at the sentencing yesterday [Apr 4] of two convicted murderers, Supreme Court Justice Carlyle Greaves spoke about the gang activities and said, “This is local domestic terrorism and must be stamped out by whatever means necessary.” Justice Greaves then handed Jay Dill and Devon Hewey life sentences, ordering that they must serve 40 years... Read more of this article
Dill & Hewey Sentenced: 40 Years Before Parole
[Updated with videos] Jay Dill and Devon Hewey were both sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Randy Robinson, with the Court ordering they must serve 40 years before they are eligible for parole. 22-year-old Randy Robinson was shot multiple times on March 31 2011, and pronounced dead on the scene. During the trial the Court heard that Dill... Read more of this article
Brangman’s Sentence Reduced By Six Months
The Court has reduced the sentence which 61-year-old Glenn Brangman received after being convicted of four counts of sexually assaulting a male teenager. Brangman’s three and half year sentence has been reduced by six months to three years. At Brangman’s trial, the Court heard that at the time of the offences that Brangman was employed by the... Read more of this article
53-Year-Old Woman Sentenced To 12 Years
American visitor Jane Carmichael has been jailed for 12 years for importing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of cocaine. The 53-year-old appeared in Supreme Court today [Apr 4] for sentencing, after having been arrested in May 2012 after arriving onboard the cruise ship Celebrity Summit. Ms Carmichael arriving at Court this morning: The police... Read more of this article
Drug Charges: Men Sentenced To 12 & 15 Yrs
Everett Bean and Randolph Simons were both sentenced in the Supreme Court today [Apr 4], with Bean receiving 15 years and Simons sentenced to 12 years. Both men were convicted of conspiracy to import over $450,000 worth of cocaine from the Caribbean. 47-year-old Bean, who received the longer sentence, was referred to as the “kingpin.” Given... Read more of this article
Woman Robbed Of ‘Large Amount Of Money’
“Police attended to a report of a theft of a large amount of money in the City of Hamilton sometime on Sunday”, a police spokesperson said. “The victim states she was approached by a male who made demands of money. He then made good his escape.” The police spokesperson continued, “An investigation into this incident is... Read more of this article
Top Runner Lamont Marshall Jailed For 6 Months
Lamont Marshall — one of the island’s top runners — was jailed for 6 months for his involvement in a collision that resulted in a woman being flown overseas for medical treatment. He appeared in the Supreme Court today [Apr 3], after previously pleading guilty to causing injury by dangerous driving. Two people, Ian Scotton and Carley... Read more of this article
Social Inquiry Report Ordered For Codrington
In an earlier court appearance Rashaun Codrington indicated he would prefer not to participate in an Social Inquiry Report and wanted to proceed to sentencing without one. However this afternoon [Apr 3] the Court rejected that and ordered that he undergo Social Inquiry Report before he is sentenced. Codrington has pleaded guilty to the murder of 18-year-old... Read more of this article
Police Probe Burglaries On Purvis Estate
The police are investigating burglaries which occurred in the Purvis Estate area in Warwick, in which multiple homes were broken into and a number of items were stolen including a laptop, wallet, watch, jewelry, liquor, hand bags and more. A police spokesperson said, “Police responded to a burglary that took place at a dwelling on Purvis Estate... Read more of this article
