Category: Court Reports
Man, Woman Plead Guilty To Stealing From Buzz
A man and a woman today [Sept 24] pleaded guilty to stealing from Buzz Cafe earlier this month, with the Court hearing the female defendant initially denied taking part as she has four children and is pregnant with her fifth. Garrett Burrows, 46, and Krystal Smith, 31, both pleaded guilty to trespassing and stealing a money pouch belonging to the Buzz... Read more of this article
Man Denies Harbouring Fugitive Howard Ascento
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Sept 24], Ryan Spencer of Devonshire pleaded not guilty to knowingly harbouring a fugitive from justice, namely Howard Ascento, on 23rd September 2013. The 26-year-old’s bail was set at $5,000 with one surety, and he will stand trial next month. Howard Ascento [pictured] sprinted out of Magistrates’... Read more of this article
36-Year-Old Man Sentenced To Three Months
A 36 year old man – who was said to be suffering from a rare psychiatric disorder that causes hyper sexuality — was this morning [Sept 23] sentenced to three months in prison. However, because he has been on remand since 29th July and time spent in custody will count, he will shortly be released. At his initial appearance in Magistrates... Read more of this article
Manslaughter: Adam King Sentenced To 6 Years
Adam Leroy King was sentenced to six years in prison this afternoon [Sept 20], after pleading guilty to manslaughter in connection with the death of Verneil Richardson. Before being sentenced, Mr King turned to face Mr Richardson’s family in Court and said: “I’m sorry for what happened that night.” He handed in a letter to Justice... Read more of this article
Pitt Receives Three Months, Bailed On Appeal
Tracey Pitt, 51, was sentenced to three months imprisonment today [Sept 20] when she appeared in Supreme Court for sentencing, however was released on bail pending an appeal. Ms Pitt was found guilty of seriously injuring twin brothers Rudolph and Randolph Smith in an early hours traffic accident on 29th January 2012. They were walking home when they... Read more of this article
Court: 18-Yr-Old Man Pleads Guilty To Stealing
Eighteen year old Aaron Perinchief pleaded guilty to charges of stealing and falsifying accounts when he appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Sept 20] in front of Senior Magistrate Archie Warner. Perinchief — who was employed by the Company at the time — was charged with stealing over $4,200 from Marketplace stores in Somerset and... Read more of this article
39-Year-Old Woman Charged With Wounding
A 39-year-old woman was charged in Magistrates Court this morning [Sept 19] with unlawfully wounding two women on 17th September on Pembroke Parish. Cureka Caines was not required to plead because the matter can only be dealt with in Supreme Court. The Senior Magistrate granted Ms Caines bail of $5,000 and required one surety. She returns to Court... Read more of this article
Man Admits Threatening Ex-Girlfriend & Dog
A 30-year-old man appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Sept 19] where he pleaded guilty to threatening his ex-girlfriend and her dog. Peter Nentwig was fined $1,300 and ordered to pay $700 in damages after his two guilty pleas were accepted by Senior Magistrate Archie Warner. Nentwig admitted unlawfully damaging a ‘boom-box’ and front door... Read more of this article
Woman Charged: Stealing $8 Of Gum & Candy
Appearing in Magistrates Court yesterday [Sept 17], a 43-year-old mother admitted stealing $8 worth of gum and candy from a St George’s store. Kelli Sue Miller pleaded guilty to stealing the items from Robertson’s Drugstore in July 2013, with the Court hearing the incident was captured on the store’s CCTV. Miller’s lawyer, Richard Horseman,... Read more of this article
Cocaine Charge: Trotman Sentenced To 6.5 Yrs
[Updated with video] Barbadian national Dave Trotman was sentenced to 6-1/2 years in prison for importing over 700 grams of cocaine — which was said to have a street value of $178,000 — into Bermuda in December 2012. Justice Charles-Etta Simmons handed down the sentence today [Sept 17] in the Supreme Court after the Prosecution asked for... Read more of this article
26-Yr-Old Denies Importing Prohibited Weapon
A 26-year-old man pleaded not guilty to importing parts of a BB gun in Magistrates Court this morning [Sept 17]. Devonne Hodgson, 26, was granted bail of $5,000 after he pleaded not guilty to a charge of importing a prohibited weapon – a BB gun. The BB gun — said to be stripped down but with the trigger mechanism missing — was alleged... Read more of this article
Man Remains At Large After Fleeing Courtroom
[Updated with photo] Police officers continue to search for 25 year old Howard Ascento, who fled Magistrates’ Court on foot 11 days ago after being sentenced for several traffic offences. A police spokesperson said, “Mr. Ascento has reportedly been seen in the central parishes since his escape and efforts are ongoing to apprehend him. “Anyone... Read more of this article
