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Two Men Charged: Murder Of George Lynch

Two men were charged in Magistrates Court this morning [Jan 14] with the murder of George Lynch in 2010. Wolde Gardner [33 - pictured] and Rickai Dickinson [28] were both charged with the murder of Mr Lynch, and with using a firearm to commit an indictable offense. As the charges can only be heard in the Supreme Court, neither was not required to... Read more of this article

Police Respond To Reports Of Gunshots

[Updated] At around midnight, the police responded to reports of what sounded like gunshots in the Curving Avenue/King Street area. Unofficial reports suggest that no one was injured. Details are limited at this time, however we will update with official information as able. Update Jan 6, 5.36pm: A police spokesperson said: “Around midnight on... Read more of this article

Christmas Day Murder Suspect Held In UK

A suspect in the murder of Malcolm Augustus is in the UK, the police have confirmed. As Bernews reported a few days ago, a man the police sought to speak with in relation to the murder left the island on a flight to the UK in late December. A police spokesperson said: “The investigation into the death of Malcolm Augustus continues. A suspect is in... Read more of this article

Trial Date Set: Defendants On Firearm Charges

Appearing yesterday [Jan 2] via video-link from Westgate in the Supreme Court Arraignment Session. four defendants had their trial date set for 29th April 2013 on charges relating to a shooting on Mission Lane in Pembroke in February 2012. Jamin Saltus, Jahkiel Samuels, and Ronniko Burchall are all accused of attempting to murder someone, conspiring... Read more of this article

Wolde Gardner Charged: Christmas Day Murder

Wolde Gardner [pictured] appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Jan 2], and was charged with the premeditated murder of Malcolm Augustus on December 25, 2012. The 33-year-old was also charged with using a firearm to commit an indictable offence. As the charges can only be heard in the Supreme Court, Mr Gardner was not required to enter a plea... Read more of this article

Malcolm Augustus Murder: Three People Arrested

Three people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Malcolm Augustus, the police confirmed today [Dec 30]. Mr Augustus, 20, was shot and killed on the St George’s golf course just after midnight on Christmas Day. The police noted that one man has been detained under Section 29A of the Firearms Act for a period of up to fourteen days, following an... Read more of this article

Police Seeking Wolde Gardner [Now In Custody]

[Updated] The police said they are “seeking to speak” with Wolde Gardner [pictured] as a “matter of urgency” in relation to the murder of Malcolm Augustus. The police said Mr. Gardner is urged to contact them, and also asked anyone knowing his whereabouts to contact the police or Crime Stoppers. Mr Augustus, 20, was shot on... Read more of this article

Police: Multiple Men Involved In Christmas Murder

One man is in custody in connection with the murder of Malcolm Augustus, and the police believe “at least two other men were involved and possibly more,” Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro said today [Dec 27]. The 20-year-old was shot on the St George’s golf course just after midnight on Christmas Day, and a 24-year-old George’s... Read more of this article

Two Men Charged With David Clarke’s Murder

Two men appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Dec 27] charged with the murder of David Clarke [pictured] in April 2011. Darrion Simons [age 19 of Crane Lane, Pembroke] and Jahkeo LeShore [age 31 of Devon Springs Road, Devonshire] were both charged with the premeditated murder of David Clarke on 17 April 2011, and with using a firearm to commit... Read more of this article

Premier, Minister Address Christmas Day Murder

[Updated] Yesterday [Dec 25] Premier Craig Cannonier and Minister of Public Safety Michael Dunkley visited the family of Malcolm Augustus who are deep in mourning after Mr Augustus was killed early on Christmas Day. The 20-year-old was shot on the St George’s golf course just after midnight, and a 24-year-old George’s man has been arrested... Read more of this article

Murder Victim Named, 24-Year-Old Man Arrested

The police have identified this morning’s [Dec 25] murder victim as 20-year-old Malcolm Augustus, and said that a 24-year-old George’s man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. At about 12:05am today, there were reports of gunfire in St George’s, and on arrival the police found the victim on St George’s golf course. “The... Read more of this article

20-Yr-Old Man Murdered On Christmas Morning

[Updated: Christmas Day has started off marred with violence, with a 20-year-old man shot and killed on St George's golf course at approximately 12.05am] Sometime around midnight there was a shooting in St George’s and unofficial reports indicate one person may have been injured. Police are maintaining a heavy presence in the east end. Details... Read more of this article

Four People Deny Shooting & Firearm Charges

Four men appeared in Supreme Court this morning [Dec 3] facing charges relating to a shooting on Mission Lane in Pembroke in February 2012. Jamin Saltus, Jahkiel Samuels, and Ronniko Burchall are all accused of attempting to murder someone, conspiring to murder an unknown person, and accused of using a firearm. Alex Vanderpool was charged with handling... Read more of this article

Police Witness Appeal: Man Chased & Shot

Following yesterday’s [Dec 1] shooting — which saw a 20-year-old man chased down by two men on motorcycle and shot on North Shore — police have appealed for witnesses, particularly anyone who may have seen the motorcycle chase. A police spokesperson said: “Around 5pm on Saturday, December 1st police responded to a report of gunshots... Read more of this article

Shooting In Pembroke, 20-Year-Old Injured

[Updated - A few minutes after 5pm today a 20-year-old Devonshire man was shot, receiving non-life threatening injuries to his leg. He was traveling on a motorcycle through Glebe Road when the suspect started chasing him and ended up shooting him when they rode onto the Bandroom Lane/North Shore junction] At sometime around 5pm today [Dec 1] there was... Read more of this article

Police Investigating Firearm Incident In Smiths

Gun shots were fired early this morning [Nov 26] in the Club Road, Smith’s parish area, and police confirmed that there have been no reported injuries. A police spokesperson said: “Around 12:50am on Monday, November 26th police officers responded to reports of gun shots being fired in the Club Road, Smith’s parish area. “While it was... Read more of this article

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