Category: Court Reports
Canadian Man Sentenced To Eight Months In Jail
A 23-year-old man from Toronto, Canada was sentenced to eight months in prison today [June 5] after admitting he imported some $44,000 worth of cannabis into Bermuda. Moses Adejumo has been on remand since he was charged with importing cannabis through L F Wade Airport in May 2014. The Court heard he was in possession of 885 grams [1.95lbs] of cannabis,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Judiciary Hosts International Judges
Nearly 40 international judges and judicial officers from around the world gathered in Bermuda in May, as the Commonwealth Judicial Education Institute [CJEI)]held its conference in Bermuda for the first time. Chief Justice Ian Kawaley said: “Feedback was very favourable from the international delegates. Everything went smoothly-and they loved Bermuda!” On... Read more of this article
Man Charged With Touching 7 Year Old Girl
Appearing in Magistrates Court today [May 29], a 34 year old man was charged with sexually touching a 7 year old girl and intruding on her privacy. The offences were alleged to have occurred between 2004 and 2006. The man — who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons — was not required to enter a plea as the charges must be heard... Read more of this article
Store Employee Admits Stealing Over $18,000
Appearing in Magistrates Court today [May 27], a 44 year old man admitted to stealing over $18,000 from the Marketplace store in Sandys Parish on 3rd May 2014. David Scott — who had been working as an Assistant Manager at the store — first appeared in Magistrates Court earlier this month where he had pleaded not guilty, however this morning... Read more of this article
Natalie Simpson Sentenced To 2 Years In Prison
A 25 year old woman who was convicted of attacking another woman on New Year’s Eve was today [May 27] sentenced to two years in prison. Natalie Simpson — a British national who was working in Bermuda as a beauty therapist — was convicted of assaulting another woman at at a New Years Eve party in Hamilton on 1st January 2014. Ms Simpson... Read more of this article
Man Denies Importing & Cultivating Cannabis
Appearing in Magistrates Court earlier this week, a 32 year old man denied importing and cultivating cannabis. Aaron DeSilva pleaded not guilty to importing cannabis in January 2014 and to cultivating cannabis on the same date. Senior Magistrate Archie Warner set trial for July 2014, and granted Mr DeSilva $10,000 bail but required a surety. Related... Read more of this article
Man Pleads Guilty To Possessing Over $50,000
Appearing in Magistrates Court this week, a 44 year-old man pleaded guilty to a charge of possessing over $50,000 cash while knowing it to be the proceeds of crime. The Crown also applied to have all the cash forfeited. Senior Magistrate Archie Warner was told that Ricardo Walker had the cash in his possession at LF Wade Airport in October 2013 as... Read more of this article
Prisoner Sentenced To 3 Months For Cannabis
Appearing in Magistrates Court earlier this week, a 26 year old Westgate prisoner was sentenced to an additional three months in prison after being convicted of possessing cannabis inside the prison. Anthony Swan — currently serving a twelve year sentence for a gun crime — was sentenced to serve an additional three months after he pleaded... Read more of this article
Canadian Man Charged With Importing Cannabis
A 23-year-old man from Toronto, Canada will spend time on remand after being charged in Magistrates Court earlier this week with allegedly importing cannabis. Moses Adejumo faced two drug related charges: importing the illegal drug cannabis through L F Wade Airport in May 2014 and possessing cannabis in May 2014. Crown Prosecutor Loxly Rickett said... Read more of this article
Visitor Fined $500 For Using Offensive Words
Appearing in Magistrates Court today [May 22], a 25-year-old visitor who arrived in Bermuda aboard the Norwegian Breakaway pleaded guilty to using offensive words to a police officer. Chelsea Vega admitted that she had said, “You stupid f****** bitch” to a police officer who was involved as part of a Customs and Police operation on board the ship... Read more of this article
46 Yr Old Denies Sexual Assaulting Little Girl
Appearing in Magistrates Court today [May 21], a 46-year-old man pleaded not guilty to a series of charges alleging he sexually assaulted a little girl, who the Court heard is under 10 years old. The man, who cannot legally be named at this time, was charged with multiple counts of touching the young girl for a sexual purpose and assaulting the girl. He... Read more of this article
25 Yr Old Woman Given Probation For Threats
A 25 year old mother appeared in Magistrates Court today [May 20] where she was given probation after admitting going to another woman’s job and threatening her. Ms Leslie Dill was sentenced to two years probation, during which she was ordered to abstain from alcohol and illegal drugs, subject herself to random drug testing, accept psychological... Read more of this article
