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Cocaine: Bermudian Arrested At JFK Airport

A New York media organization has reported that 36-year-old Bermudian Wilton Woolridge was arrested after he was allegedly found to have cocaine in his possession at JFK Airport in New York in June 4th. The report says that Mr. Woolridge* allegedly had over four ounces of cocaine hidden in his groin area, and that the was arraigned on June 5 before... Read more of this article

Arrest:Man Claimed $14 Million BDA Bank Account

An American who falsely claimed he was both related to European royalty and had $14 million in a Bermuda bank account has been arrested and charged with fraud, grand larceny and forgery. The American Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC] extended their thanks to the Bermuda Monetary Authority for their assistance in the matter. The suspect, 47 yr... Read more of this article

Minister Blakeney Speaks On Son’s Arrest

Saying something that many parents would be able to understand, Minister Glenn Blakeney said that the entire ordeal has been a very draining situation for their family, and that he feels incredible pain for the victims and their families of the various violent crimes that has affected everyone in our community. Minister Blakeney’s 29 year old... Read more of this article

Jahmel Blakeney Arrested In NY

The Bermuda Police Service has confirmed that Mr. Jahmel Glen Blakeney has been arrested in New York, USA , on charges of Attempted Murder and Firearms offences that occurred in Bermuda. The arrest is in relation to the attempted murder of Ms. Renee Kuchler and Mr. Shaki Minors, who were shot multiple times as they left a movie cinema at Southside,... Read more of this article

8 Years in US Prison for Bermudian Andre Trott

Bermudian Andre Trott received an eight year prison sentence this afternoon [Mar 24] in New Jersey for driving the getaway car from a murder and crashing the car into three other cars, seriously injuring one person. The 29 year old Bermudian is from Sandys Parish, and must serve 85% of his sentence before being eligible for parole. He also must pay... Read more of this article

New Jersey: Gang Member’s Sentencing Delayed

The sentencing for the role Bermudian Andre Trott played in an American’s murder has been postponed till March 24. The sentencing was delayed after the victim’s relatives requested a review of the previously recommended eight-year prison term. Andre Trott, of Sandys, was arrested after the May 2009 shooting of Shakir McCray outside of an apartment... Read more of this article