Category: Crime
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
Norris Simpson Sentenced To Life In Prison
[Updated: Simpson was sentenced to life in prison, and must serve 23 years before he is eligible for parole] Norris Simpson arrived at the Supreme Court this morning [Apr 3] where he is scheduled to be sentenced for the murder of former social worker Ida James, who was killed in 2011. As he has done throughout the entire legal proceedings, Simpson continued... Read more of this article
Teens Admit Stealing Bike, BB, Camera, Jacket
Yesterday [Apr 2] in Magistrates Court, two 18-year-olds pleaded guilty to charges involving theft and handling of stolen goods. Ru-Jzarr Simmons and Jamie Cann together pleaded guilty to a first charge of taking a Suzuki motorcycle without the owner’s consent; and a second charge of stealing jewelry, a camera, a BB, a Helly Hansen jacket, and some... Read more of this article
Man Asleep In Parked Car Convicted, Fined
Truck-driver Levar Jones, 35, kept his truck driving privilege after being convicted of being in care and control of a motor vehicle whilst impaired by alcohol, with the Court hearing he was found asleep in the car. Duty Counsel Charles Richardson argued for Mr Jones and pointed out that Police evidence had not shown that Jones had moved or was even... Read more of this article
Court: Woman Charged Over Website Comment
This morning [Apr 2] a woman appeared in Magistrates Court, and was remanded in custody after she was charged with inciting or soliciting others to cause injury to Supreme Court Justice Carlyle Greaves. Carolyn Drover, 43, faced the charges which were alleged to have occurred in January 2013. The Court heard the charges were said to have arisen out... Read more of this article
Defendants In Court For Monthly Arraignments
A number of defendants appeared at this morning’s [Apr 1] Supreme Court Monthly Arraignment Session for a variety of charges including murder, drug importation, burglary, wounding, and threatening. Makonnen Lowe Lowe leaded guilty to with threatening to murder another person in February 2013. Prosecutor Susan Mulligan recommended a Social Inquiry... Read more of this article
25-Year-Old Man Arrested For Suspicion Of DUI
A 25 year old man was arrested on Friday evening [Mar 29] on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol after police officer spotted him driving at high speeds and swerving over the center-line A police spokesperson said, “At 9:55pm on Friday Officers were on mobile patrol in Hamilton Parish when they noticed a driver, operating his vehicle... Read more of this article
Rider Attempts To Escape On Stolen Motorcycle
A man riding a stolen motorcycle was arrested this weekend after attempting to escape from police officers in the Sandys parish area. A police spokesperson said, “Police were on mobile patrol in Sandys Parish at around 3:40am in the area of Somerset Road and Ladder Lane when then noticed a male on a cycle acting suspiciously. “Officers... Read more of this article
33-Yr-Old Man Arrested, Firearm Recovered
Yesterday [Mar 27] a a 33-year-old Hamilton Parish man was arrested in connection with the seizure of a firearm and a quantity of ammunition. A police spokesperson said, “On Wednesday, March 27th 2013 a 33 year old Hamilton Parish man was arrested in connection with the seizure of a firearm and a quantity of ammunition. The suspect remains in... Read more of this article
16-Yr-Old Denies Threats, Possessing Machete
In Magistrates Court yesterday [Mar 27], 16-year-old Tariq Bell pleaded not guilty to charges alleging he used threatening behavior or words, and also charges of possessing an offensive weapon [a machete.] It was alleged that he had told three people that: “I’ll f–I you all up…. I’ll chop you up.” Senior Magistrate... Read more of this article
Man Denies Unlawfully Possessing A Rifle
In Magistrates Court yesterday [Mar 27] Richard Gibbons, 28, pleaded not guilty to a charge of unlawfully possessing a rifle. The offence was alleged to have occurred on 24th March 2013 in Sandys Parish. Gibbons’ lawyer said that at this stage, he was seeking clarification on whether or not the item was in fact technically a rifle. He told the... Read more of this article
Police To Maintain ‘High Visibility’ Over Holiday
During the upcoming Good Friday holiday and Easter weekend the public will notice a visible police presence, both armed and unarmed across the island, the police said today [Mar 27]. Acting Assistant Commissioner Martin Weekes said, “The upcoming Good Friday holiday and Easter weekend will see a number of events and festive activities at various... Read more of this article
