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Court: 72-Year-Old Man Admits Sex Assault
A 72-year-old man has pleaded guilty to a sexually assaulting a young girl in the early 1970s. This morning at Magistrates Court, Bernard Marshall admitted indecently assaulting a girl under the age of 14 between January 1970 and September 1972 in Bermuda. The court heard that Marshall was between the age of 24 and 26 at the time of the offence. Marshall... Read more of this article
Court: Drivers Fined & Banned For 18 Months
Two drink-drivers have been banned from the roads for 18 months. Both Makeem Waldron and Barry Wilkes lost control of their vehicles in separate accidents earlier this year. Waldron, 28, of Devonshire collided with a wall at the junction of North Shore Road and Dock Hill in Devonshire on June 16 as he made his way home after a party. He initially claimed... Read more of this article
Court: Cruise Ship Passenger Fined For Assault
A Massachusetts woman has been fined $500 for assaulting a fellow-passenger on a cruise ship. Gina Martell launched an attack on a female passenger on board the ship at around 9.30pm yesterday, the court heard. Magistrates’ Court heard that the victim had been having dinner with her family in a restaurant when she left the table to use the bathroom. Martell,... Read more of this article
Court: Driver Fined For Striking Pedestrian
A motorist who knocked down a pedestrian has been fined $800. Lisa Brewster pleaded guilty to careless driving at Magistrates Court this morning [July 2]. Brewster collided with the female pedestrian on March 6 at the junction of Victoria Street and King Street in Hamilton. The court heard that the victim suffered multiple contusions and soft tissue... Read more of this article
Court: Man Banned For Dangerous Driving
A motorcyclist who sped off from police and drove the wrong way down a one-way road has been banned from driving for 18 months. Ryan Fox, 49, of Pembroke was stopped by police after disobeying a traffic sign in Hamilton on June 30. Fox initially stopped and was spoken to by officers, but drove off when officers told him there was outstanding warrants... Read more of this article
Court: Defendants Deny Damage, DUI Charges
Two defendants will stand trial at Magistrates Court later this year after denying separate charges. Toledo Breary is accused of possessing a bladed article at the Esso Tiger Mart Garage in Hamilton as well as impaired driving at the same location. The offences are alleged to have taken place on April 28. Mr Breary, 46, of Hamilton parish denied both... Read more of this article
Court: Four Charged Over PLV Loan Funds
Four people have been formally charged with criminal offences in connection with the failed Par-la-Ville hotel development. Former Mayor Graeme Outerbridge, Corporation of Hamilton Secretary Ed Benevides, developer Michael MacLean and his wife, Yasmin MacLean, all appeared at Magistrates’ Court this morning [June 27] where the charges were read. Mr... Read more of this article
Court: Man Fined For Failing To Stop After Crash
An impaired motorist has been fined an additional $650 for lying to police and failing to stop after an accident. Larreau Grant had previously been banned from driving for 18 months and fined $1200 after admitting drink-driving. This morning at Magistrates’ Court, Grant was fined an additional $500 for making a false report and $150 for failing... Read more of this article
Court: Woman Charged With Stealing $100K
A 45-year-old woman has appeared in court accused of stealing more than $100,000 from her employer. Diedre Woolgar faces multiple counts of theft totaling more than $100,000 from Circuit Supply Inc. between March 2017 and April 2018, and she is also accused of dishonestly falsifying a record. Ms Woolgar did not enter pleas to any of the charges, because... Read more of this article
Court: Man Fined For Racist Slur At Police
A visiting man who used a racist slur towards police officers has been fined $1,500. Gronda Dobroslaw was detained in the early hours of this morning for using offensive words outside an establishment in Hamilton. Dobroslaw, 33, had been drinking during the evening, and people called police to report his behaviour. The court heard that he was unsteady... Read more of this article
Court: Drunk Rider Fined, Banned For 18 Months
A drink-driver who got on his motorbike while over the legal limit has been fined and banned from the roads. Joao Craveiro was stopped on Tee Street in Devonshire on May 18 after officers saw him swerving from side to side. When he was stopped Craveiro was unsteady on his feet and his eyes were glazed, the court heard. The 45-year-old initially told... Read more of this article
Court: 17-Year-Old Male Denies Sexual Assault
A 17-year-old male has appeared in Magistrates Court accused of sexual assault. The teenager, who can not be named at this time for legal reasons, pleaded not guilty to the single charge this morning [June 21]. The assault is alleged to have taken place in Pembroke on December 31, last year. The defendant was granted bail and will stand trial at a later... Read more of this article
Court: USA Seeks Bermudian Man’s Extradition
A Bermudian man has appeared in court after US authorities issued extradition proceedings. Paul Martin, 62, was remanded in custody yesterday in connection with a vehicle incident that occurred in December 2005 in New York state. Magistrates’ Court heard that Mr Martin had previously pleaded guilty to vehicular assault in the second degree, however... Read more of this article
Court: Driver Fined & Banned For 18 Months
A motorcyclist has been banned from driving for 18 months after overtaking a police car while over the drink-drive limit. Dwight Jackson had been on a boat cruise before he got on his motorbike on May 18. He was stopped after he passed a police vehicle on Palmetto Lane in Devonshire at around 10:40pm. Jackson, 49 of Hamilton parish, admitted driving... Read more of this article
Court: Man Denies Cannabis, Fentanyl Charges
A Pembroke man appeared in Magistrates’ Court today [June 19] accused of possessing cannabis and fentanyl with intent to supply. Kinte Smith, 32, of Pembroke denied the two offences which are alleged to have taken place on May 3, 2017. The court heard the cannabis had a street value of around $11,000. Mr Smith was released on bail until July 4... Read more of this article
Court: Man Fined For Stealing Chocolate & Tea
A 52-year-old man has been fined $300 for stealing a chocolate bar and box of tea worth approximately $10 from a supermarket. John Pereira put the two items in his pockets before going to the cashier and paying for a loaf of bread on April 21. He was stopped by the manager of the Sandys Marketplace as he tried to leave the store. Pereira, 52, immediately... Read more of this article
