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Court: 59-Year-Old Denies Grievous Bodily Harm
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [March 10], 59-year-old Pembroke resident Ernest Smith denied that in March 2016, in Pembroke, he had caused grievous bodily harm to another man and abused a senior citizen. Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo set Smith’s trial for June, and granted bail at $5,000 with the stipulation that Mr Smith was to have... Read more of this article
Court: 21-Year-Old Man Denies Sexual Assault
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [March 10], a 21-year-old man denied that between a date unknown and 9th October 2015, he had communicated with a child intending to lure her into committing an unlawful sexual act. The defendant, who cannot be legally named at this stage, also denied that in October 2015 he had sexually assaulted a child. Magistrate... Read more of this article
Court: 29-Year-Old Denies Theft & Drug Charges
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [March 7], a 29-year-old man was granted bail after denying charges alleging he stole from a home and possessed drugs. John O’Connor pleaded not guilty to possessing cannabis and cocaine in Devonshire on 16th May 2015. He also denied trespassing, on 14th December 2015, a residence in Sousa Estate and stealing... Read more of this article
Court: Pair Deny Possessing Cocaine & Heroin
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [March 3], two people denied charges alleging that they possessed cannabis, crack cocaine, and heroin. 34-year-old Malachi Everson and 57-year-old Jan Soares both pleaded not guilty to the charges that were read out to them in this morning’s Plea Court session. Both Everson and Soares denied that on 5th... Read more of this article
Court: Man Admits Stealing Steak & Olive Oil
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [March 1], 72-year-old Oliver Caisey pleaded guilty to stealing olive oil and an Angus steak with a total value of $29.23 from Heron Bay Marketplace in February 2016. Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo ordered a Social Inquiry Report, set sentencing for April, and set bail at $1,000. The Magistrate was told by the... Read more of this article
Court: Man Disqualified & Fined For Car Chase
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [March 1], a 50-year-old man was fined over $5,000 and disqualified from driving after pleading guilty to traffic offences stemming from a police chase last month. Prinston Robinson was fined a total of $5,250 after pleading guilty to five traffic offences stemming from a police car chase through the back... Read more of this article
Court: 25-Year-Old Man Charged With Murder
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Feb 26], Kenneth Leverock was charged with unlawfully killing Sergeant Dejion Stange-Simmons. As the charges can only be heard in the Supreme Court, the defendant was not required to enter a plea. The 25-year-old was remanded in custody by Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo. Sgt Stange-Simmons, 26, was found dead... Read more of this article
Court: Man Charged After High Speed Chase
Appearing in Magistrates Court today [Feb 22], Vincent Richardson — who early yesterday morning led police on a high speed chase which ended in the Store Hill area — was remanded in custody after pleading guilty to charges including dangerous driving. The 34-year-old pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, willfully damaging traffic cones,... Read more of this article
Court: Two Men Charged With Multiple Counts
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Feb 22], two men — who the Crown Prosecutor said were believed to be Bulgarian nationals — faced multiple charges involving stealing, and attempting to steal money from three of Bermuda’s banks. Chavdev Bachev, 42 and Georgi Todorov, 41, were not required to enter pleas as their case will... Read more of this article
Court: Woman Denies Possession Of Pipe
In a very short Plea Court session this morning [Feb 18], Ms Lataunya Griffin denied that in September 2015, in the parish of St George, she possessed a pipe that was fitted for and intended for use with illegal substances. Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo set Ms Griffin’s trial for May and granted bail at $1,000. Related Stories Woman Charged With... Read more of this article
Court: 40-Year-Old Admits Cultivating Cannabis
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Feb 17], a 40-year-old man admitted cultivating cannabis plants. Mr Tio Smith pleaded guilty to five charges under the Misuse of Drugs Act. All the charges came out of a police raid on his Pembroke residence in August 2015. Smith admitted cultivating cannabis plants; possessing grinders and a digital scale... Read more of this article
Court: Teenager Denies Theft Charges
Appearing in Magistrates Court today [Feb 16], Kyari Flood, 17, pleaded not guilty to a charge that between 10 – 11 February 2016, he entered a dwelling house and stole items valued at $750; and to the alternate charge of handling stolen goods. The teenager also pleaded not guilty to a charge that he stole items including jewellery and cash to a total... Read more of this article
