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Man Fined $2800 For Escaping From Customs

Man Fined $2800 For Escaping From Customs

Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Mar 11], a 21-year-old man convicted of running away from the airport and jumping overboard was ordered  to pay fines of just over $2,800. In Luke Lindo’s previous Court appearance in January, he admitted that in December 2014 he had run from a Customs officer, out of the airport building, jumped overboard,... Read more of this article

Man Admits Fleeing Airport, Jumping Overboard

Man Admits Fleeing Airport, Jumping Overboard

Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Jan 27], a 21-year-old man admitted running away from Customs and jumping overboard. Hamilton Parish resident Luke Lindo pleaded guilty and admitted that in December 2014 he had run from a Customs officer, out of the airport building, jumped overboard, and swam to the area of Grotto Bay Hotel. Mr Lindo hid... Read more of this article

Man Escapes Customs, Then Turns Himself In

Man Escapes Customs, Then Turns Himself In

A Hamilton Parish man who escaped airport customs officials by jumping overboard on Sunday night [Dec 28], has turned himself in to police and has been detained. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said: “A Hamilton Parish man who had been detained by HM Customs for search at the LF Wade International Airport Customs Hall made off from Customs... Read more of this article

Man Jumps Overboard, Arrested By Police

Man Jumps Overboard, Arrested By Police

Police were seen in the waters in the North Shore area earlier this morning [May 2] as they were in the process of trying to arrest a man who was attempting to evade the police by jumping overboard. The man, who has outstanding warrants, jumped overboard in the North Shore/Blackwatch Pass area. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines confirmed he was subsequently... Read more of this article

Man Arrested on Suspicion of Sexual Assault

Man Arrested on Suspicion of Sexual Assault

[Updated] Police were seen searching the rocks in the Watch Hill Park area this morning [May 28] after what we unofficially understand was some form of assault on a female. Police officers, including an officer believed to be from the forensic unit, were seen climbing over the rocks of Watch Hill Park, as well as photographing certain parts of the... Read more of this article

48-Yr-Old Arrested In Caves Expected in Court

48-Yr-Old Arrested In Caves Expected in Court

Confirming Bernews report from this weekend, Police have stated a man was arrested in the shoreline caves of Hamilton parish, saying the 48-year-old man was arrested for “attempting to evade arrest” and is expected to make a court appearance in “due course.” The incident occurred yards away from the Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club... Read more of this article

Photos: Marine Police Arrest Man Hiding In Caves

Photos: Marine Police Arrest Man Hiding In Caves

A man’s attempt to evade Police by jumping overboard didn’t go according to plans, as it resulted in the Marine Police locating him hiding in a cave and arresting him while he was dressed in nothing but boxer shorts. To add to this unusual situation, a Police car responding to the incident arrived and promptly smashed into the back of a... Read more of this article