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director of public prosecutions

July 11, 2024

Deadly boat wreck recounted at manslaughter trial

Questions over who officially controlled a yacht during the marine collision that killed Virgin Islands musician Frandy Martin Jr. were aired in the opening days of a manslaughter trial in …

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by Shaun Connolly
Andy Morrell and Frandy Martin Jr
March 29, 2024

Criminal filings launched on digital court platform

In 2023, the Magistrates’ Court saw 229 new criminal matters, 233 traffic matters and 26 juvenile matters, according to Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards. “If these trends continue, we expect to …

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by Allison Vaughn
June 30, 2022

One charged in Elmore Stoutt High School wall probe

As a result of investigations into the Elmore Stoutt High School perimeter wall project, Kelvin Thomas, of Chalwell Estate, has been charged with obtaining property by deception, making a false …

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by Joey Waldinger
May 13, 2022

DPP: Man convicted in 2016 coke bust

After being arrested following a joint operation with Her Majesty’s Customs and United States Customs and Border Protection in February 2016, Tarik Aaron was convicted on May 4 of possession …

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by Joey Waldinger
April 14, 2022

Man charged for boat crash that left musician dead

Virgin Islands businessman Andy Morrell has been charged in connection to an October boat crash that left musician Frandy Martin Jr. dead, according to police and the Office of the …

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by Joey Waldinger
April 8, 2022

Director of Public Prosecutions: Two convicted in $850k seizure case

Magistrate Tamia Richards on March 29 convicted Kemel Wilson and Alberto Valera of three offences in connection to the seizure of more than $850,000 on June 16, 2020 at sea, …

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by Joey Waldinger
January 28, 2022

Director of Public Prosecutions struggles to hire new prosecutors

As Director of Public Prosecutions Tiffany Scatliffe-Esprit struggles to fill prosecutorial and administrative posts in her office, human resources issues and low salaries continue to deter new recruits, she reportedly …

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by Joey Waldinger
December 16, 2021

Arrest of escaped inmate leads to record contraband seizure

After Jennifer Smith directed police to a key for the residence where she was allegedly harbouring her boyfriend, escaped prisoner Jose Almestica, officers searched the apartment and recovered a “plethora” …

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by Joey Waldinger
October 21, 2021

Four men charged with murdering Matthew Daly as part of paid hit

Police investigations into the September 2020 killing of Matthew Daly indicate that four men charged last week with his murder were paid to orchestrate a “hit,” Director of Public Prosecutions …

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by Joey Waldinger
May 6, 2021

Two charged in the murder of Catherine Pickering and the robbery of her daughter

After Catherine Pickering was fatally shot as two men robbed her daughter on April 18, police continue to arrest people they say took part in the crime or assisted the …

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by Joey Waldinger
December 30, 2020

Man fined $20k for undeclared cash, $850k forfeited

After Anthony Angol was found guilty on Dec. 14 of untrue declaration and failing to declare more than $850,000 to Her Majesty’s Customs, Magistrate Tamia Richards sentenced him on Dec. …

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by Joey Waldinger
December 4, 2020

Arrest of American sailors catches international attention ahead of tourism reopening

After being arrested in the waters near Jost Van Dyke on Nov. 19 and held in custody for 14 days, four American tourists had their first appearance in Magistrates’ Court …

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by Joey Waldinger
July 23, 2020

After criticism, Director of Public Prosecutions defends case against United States fisherman

Following allegations from abroad that United States fisherman Michael Foy has been unfairly treated while in custody on Tortola, Director of Public Prosecutions Tiffany Scatliffe-Esprit issued a circular on Friday …

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by Joey Waldinger

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