Category: Crime
Murder Victim’s Family Forgives Those Involved
[Updated with video] Extending their appreciation for the community’s outpouring of love, the family of the late Verneil Richardson said it is “our desire is for peace in our community and forgiveness of whoever may have been involved in the murder of our dear son.” The statement was delivered this afternoon [June 28] by Minister Paul... Read more of this article
Man Charged With Murder Of Verneil Richardson
Less than three days after 21-year-old Verneil Richardson was killed, a man has been charged with his murder. Adam King appeared in Magistrates Court this afternoon [June 28], where he was charged with murdering Verneil Richardson. Mr King, 34, appeared before Senior Magistrate Archie Warner and was remanded in custody. He did not have to enter... Read more of this article
Witness Appeal: Man Injured At Docksider
Police are appealing for any witnesses to an incident at Docksider on Front Street on June 15th, which saw a 40 year old Smith’s parish man injured. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives are continuing to appeal for any witnesses to a reported incident at The Docksider Pub & Restaurant on Front Street in the City of Hamilton that occurred... Read more of this article
21 Inmates Graduate, Receive GED Diplomas
21 prison inmates received their GED certificates at ceremonies held on Wednesday [June 26], Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley said this morning [June 28] in the House of Assembly. There were 16 graduates at Westgate, and five at Co-Ed, and one of the graduates, a 20 year old female, returned to the facility specifically to receive her certificate. The... Read more of this article
Collision: Man Charged With Multiple Offences
A 19-year-old appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [June 27], where he was charged a number of offences relating to a collision last year. Jahni Holder faced Senior Magistrate Archie Warner where he was charged in relation to a collision on South Shore Road in Warwick on November 9, 2012. Holder was charged with causing grievous bodily harm to... Read more of this article
Three People Deny Obstruction At Crime Scene
In Magistrates Court this morning [June 27], two women and a man pleaded not guilty to charges involving the obstruction of police who were attending the murder scene at the Bailey’s Bay Club on 26th June. All three were released on bail, and will re-appear for trial. One arrest taking place at approximately 3am at Bailey’s Bay Club: Kionne... Read more of this article
Club Extends Condolences, Suspends Parties
The Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club has suspended the Tuesday night “Dreamteam” events, are reviewing their security measures, and said they join in with the Bailey’s Bay/Hamilton Parish community in “grieving the loss of one of its young sons with all love and respect.” At around 1.20am yesterday morning [June 26], 21-year-old... Read more of this article
Man Appears In Court On ‘Drunk Boating’ Charge
Bryan Kornegay, an American visitor, was granted bail and must re-appear for trial tomorrow [June 27] after he appeared on charges involving being in control of and piloting a boat whilst he was impaired by alcohol. The allegation arose from an incident in Spanish Point late last night. Mr Kornegay said that he was visiting Bermuda and had been due... Read more of this article
Murder Victim Named, One Man Arrested
Update June 2016: This article is getting circulated again on Facebook, which appears to have caused some confusion. Please note as the dates on the article and videos clearly show, it is from 2013…three years ago. [Update: At approximately 1am this morning, 21-year-old Verneil Richardson was fatally stabbed in the parking lot of the Bailey’s... Read more of this article
16-Yr-Old Student Hits Teacher With Trash Can
A 16-year-old student appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [June 26] and was given a Conditional Discharge after he had pleaded guilty to assaulting a teacher by striking him from behind with trash can. Crown Prosecutor Garrett Byrne told Senior Magistrate Archie Warner that on the afternoon of 10th May, Tristan Hollis was involved in a classroom... Read more of this article
Collision: Man Arrested For DUI, Female Injured
Following a collision involving an auxiliary cycle and a car in Devonshire last night, a 17-year-old female is listed in stable condition at KEMH, and a 23-year-old Warwick man has been arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. Around 11:30pm on Tuesday [June 25] police and first responders attended a collision at the junction of Tee Street and South... Read more of this article
Gunshots Fired In Sandys Parish, No Injuries
At around midnight shots were fired in the Valley Lane, Sandys area, however there were no reported injuries. A police spokesperson said, “Around midnight on Wednesday, June 26th police officers responded to a report of gunshots in the Valley Lane, Sandys parish area. Forensic evidence confirmed a firearm was discharged; however there were no... Read more of this article
