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‘Me dor shame,’ man tells  magistrate
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November 24, 2017
A burglar who went to school with magistrate Rickie Burnett says he is not ashamed to appear before his former classmate. “You need to feel ashamed ...
Byera duo arrested on possession of cocaine
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November 24, 2017
Two men charged with possession of 2,500 grams of cocaine were granted bail on Monday. Keith Warren and Bevan Boyea, both of Byera, but Warren being f...
Man earns himself  15-month jail term for  cocaine
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November 24, 2017
Abused or not, a 24-year-old man felt the full brunt of the law for his possession of 92g of cocaine. Atiba Jacobs of Lowmans Windward, appearing befo...
Shoplifter ordered to pay fine
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November 17, 2017
After spending one week in prison on remand, Shakel Chance, who pleaded guilty to the offence of theft, has been ordered to pay $386.75, the value of ...
Home of key witness in baby murder case shot up
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November 10, 2017
The home of a man who was recently cleared of a charge of firearm possession, and who is now a key witness in a murder case, was shot up on Saturday n...
Man, girlfriend charged with attempted murder
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November 10, 2017
A couple was charged with attempted murder and arson at the Serious Offences Court yesterday and granted bail. Calvert Charles, 54 and his girlfriend ...
Farmer fined $5,000 for drug possession
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November 7, 2017
A 31-year-old farmer has been given until December 15 to pay a fine of $5,000, failing which he will spend 12 months in prison. Last Thursday, Oshacko...
Calder resident jailed for bullets
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November 7, 2017
A 23-year-old, who was caught with a handful of live ammunition, has received four months in prison. Alec Campbell appeared before the Serious Offence...
Ex-cop in beef case must  answer charge
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November 7, 2017
The no case submission made by Granville DeFreitas, who is charged with having in his possession 62.5 pounds of beef, reasonably suspected of being st...
Liquor thief  sentenced to nine months in prison
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November 3, 2017
A man who broke into one liquor establishment on Bequia and attempted to break into another has been sentenced to nine months in prison. Calvert Farre...
Man charged with intent to supply given bail
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October 31, 2017
A hefty bail has been allocated to a man charged with the intent to supply cannabis. Keown Culzac appeared before the Calliaqua District Court, charge...
Court orders man to stay away from woman
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October 31, 2017
Marvin Pierre has been ordered by magistrate Zoila Browne to have no contact with the complainant in a matter before the court. Pierre appeared before...
Diamond resident granted $2,000 bail
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October 31, 2017
A man from the village of Diamond has been given bail for three charges, including the assault of a police officer. Atiba Franklin appeared before the...
Duo facing firearm, ammunition charges
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October 31, 2017
Two residents of Diamond have been arrested on ammunition and firearm charges. Amanda Williams and Eton Timm were arrested at Diamond on October 29 an...
Female duo jailed for theft, deception
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October 26, 2017
Two former employees of Sun General Insurance (SGI) have been jailed for theft executed with a level of deceit rarely seen before, against their forme...
No bail for men charged with attempted murder
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October 26, 2017
Two more men have been charged with the attempted murder of Jawanza ‘Sanga’ Fraser, but unlike Jomorni ‘Small Man’ Tash, who was charged last ...
Man pleads guilty to ammo charges, gets one year
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October 20, 2017
A 21-year-old man will spend a year in prison for possession of ammunition, contrary to the Firearms Act. On October 15, Romarion Bynoe and Gailene Si...
Woman jailed for  cocaine possession
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October 20, 2017
A woman is to be incarcerated for cocaine possession after she ultimately pleaded guilty to all charges at the Serious Offences Court on Tuesday. Jole...
Alcohol lands man on wrong side of law
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October 20, 2017
A drunken altercation has resulted in one man being ordered to pay compensation for wounding. Keith Lewis was charged with wounding, after his actions...