Category: Crime
Court: Man Pleads Guilty To Smashing ATM
This morning [Apr.16] in Magistrates Court, 32-year-old Paul Clarence Williams pleaded guilty to smashing an HSBC cash machine at White’s Supermarket on Middle Road in Warwick, with Mr Williams saying he did it as the ATM took his card. The action happened 3:40am on Sunday 8th April 2012 and was recorded on the machine’s CCTV camera system. Police... Read more of this article
Devon Hewey Charged With Reid Street Shooting
[Updated] 23-year-old Devon Hewey appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Apr.13] charged with attempted murder and firearm offences relating to the gunshots fired on Reid Street last month. He was remanded in custody. The shooting occurred around 3:45am on Saturday, March 24th on Reid Street Extension in the City of Hamilton and resulted in shots... Read more of this article
18-Year-Old Charged: Imitation Firearm
Yesterday [Apr.12] 18-year-old Denzil Chase appeared in Magistrates Court, charged with with possession of an imitation firearm whilst committing an indictable offence. A police statement said, “An 18 year old Hamilton parish man appeared in Magistrates Court on Thursday, April 12th 2012 charged with possession of an imitation firearm whilst committing... Read more of this article
U.S/Bermuda Legal Treaty Comes Into Force
The U.S/Bermuda Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty [MLAT] came into force today [Apr.12] when Premier Paula Cox and U.S. Consul General Grace Shelton exchanged instruments of ratification. Both countries had signed the MLAT on January 12, 2009, the U.S. Senate subsequently ratified the treaty, and President Barack Obama signed the Instrument for Ratification... Read more of this article
Five Armed Burglary Defendants Remanded
After a bail hearing that lasted from its planned start of 11:00am until 12:30pm today [Apr.12], the four men and one woman charged in the April 2nd home invasion were all remanded into custody. The five charged are: Jasmin Samantha Smith (19); Shayne Angelo James (18); Terence Winston Christopher (21); Dwayne Curtis Brangman (19); and Tyrone Pedro... Read more of this article
Minister: Seizing Property From Proceeds Of Crime
[Updated with video] Legislation that deals with the seizure of personal property that is the proceeds of crime will be tabled tomorrow, Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief said this morning [Apr.12] “This keeps this Government’s promise to ensure that crime does not pay,” said the Minister. “As we prepare for the return... Read more of this article
Police Car Crashes Responding To Burglary
Yesterday morning [Apr.11] the police received a call just past 11am reporting that a burglary took place at a Devonshire residence, and a marked police car responding to the burglary was involved in a collision with a Government van. “Around 11:20am on Wednesday, April 11th police responded to a reported burglary at a Chaingate Hill, Devonshire... Read more of this article
27-Year-Old Man Jailed For Stabbing Cousin
27-year-old David Trott was sentenced to three years in prison for stabbing his cousin on April 13th 2011. Trott has previously been charged with assaulting a member of his own family, having been convicted of wounding his uncle in 2006. At the beginning of his Supreme Court trial, Trott had changed his plea to guilty after which a Social Inquiry Report... Read more of this article
Good Friday Shooting: 39-Yr-Old Man Arrested
A 39-year-old man was arrested in connection with the shooting on Good Friday [Apr.6] at Somerset Cricket Club, and has been released on bail. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the reported gunshots that occurred around 2:45am Friday 6th April 2012 at Somerset Cricket Club in Sandys parish. Initial... Read more of this article
Armed Burglary: Fifth Person Charged
Tyrone Pedro appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Apr.10] charged in connection with the armed burglary last week in Devonshire. Four people were already charged in Magistrates Court yesterday [Apr.9] in connection with the same incident. Jasmin Smith, Terrence Christopher, Shayne James and Dwayne Brangman [aged 18 to 21 years old] were charged... Read more of this article
Four Charged In Court: Armed Home Invasion
Four people – including one female – were charged in Magistrates Court yesterday [Apr.9] in connection with an armed burglary last week in Devonshire. Jasmin Smith, Terrence Christopher, Shayne James and Dwayne Brangman [all aged 18 to 21 years old] were charged with offences related to the armed home invasion of a Devonshire home on April... Read more of this article
Teen Pleads Guilty To Handbag Snatch
In Plea Court yesterday morning [Apr.9], 18-year-old Hamilton Parish resident Denzil Chase pleaded guilty to snatching a tourist’s handbag on Thursday 5th April. He was remanded into custody at the COED to re-appear for sentencing on 12th April. Senior Magistrate Archie Warner was told how the teenager, along with an accomplice who is still being... Read more of this article
