A woman who spent six years on remand at His Majesty’s Prison at Balsam Ghut was found not guilty of two counts of murder relating to a pair of fatal …
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November 23, 2023
September 29, 2023
Erickson accused of helping run 2021 drug ring from HM Prison
After United States prosecutors decided to drop their four-year-old money-laundering case against Virgin Islander Nyron Erickson last month, he was released from house arrest on St. Thomas last week and …
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July 19, 2023
Man accused of stealing from boat at JVD
After a group of tourists enjoyed a day on Jost Van Dyke on July 5, they came back to their rented boat to find a man aboard filling his pockets …
June 7, 2023
Four DR men accused of illegal entry
Four Dominican Republic nationals charged with illegally entering the territory pleaded not guilty on May 23 in Magistrates’ Court. Magistrate Tamia Richards read the charges against Gerson Vidal Bonilla Nunez, …
June 1, 2023
Trio charged for guns after Spooners searches
Police arrested five people on May 25 after searching two homes in Spooners Estate and allegedly finding four guns and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. Three of the five detainees …
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December 6, 2022
E-portal launches for Magistrates’ Court
The Virgin Islands is looking to the future with the launch of a new electronic portal to manage Magistrates’ Court documents. Legal professionals celebrated the launch during a press conference …
July 19, 2022
Bobby’s shooting suspect denied bail
Magistrate Christilyn Benjamin denied bail on June 27 for Michael Albert Hatchett, who faces three charges of attempted murder for allegedly shooting at his two brothers and their friend outside …
July 19, 2022
Bail continued in boating death case
Virgin Islands businessman Andy Morrell, who faces five charges in connection with a deadly boat crash last October, had his bail extended June 23 in Magistrates’ Court with a $100,000 …
April 21, 2022
Woman granted $15k bail after theft charge
Gladys Todman, of Baughers Bay, was granted bail of $15,000 with one signed surety after pleading guilty to one count of theft in Magistrates’ Court April 7. Magistrate Khadeen Palmer …
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February 4, 2022
Man could face life in prison for two arson charges
Alexander Jarvis was denied bail on Jan. 26 after being charged with two counts of arson for allegedly burning one man’s residence and another man’s auto-repair shop following a disagreement …
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January 27, 2022
Standing Finance Committee: Relocating Magistrates’ Court would cost $168k
For years, government has promised to construct a new Magistrates’ Court as the first phase of a larger “Halls of Justice” project, after understaffing and inadequate facilities at Johns Hole …
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December 9, 2021
Ex-teacher apologises for making student gargle rubbing alcohol
During a Tuesday sentencing hearing at Magistrates’ Court, attorney Valerie Gordon asked Magistrate Khadeen Palmer to forego a custodial sentence and impose a sentence of community service on former teacher …
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November 26, 2021
Man accused of beating girlfriend granted $25,000 bail
After a night of clubbing turned sour, a man left his girlfriend on the side of a road and later smashed her phone and beat her so hard her face …
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November 12, 2021
Two bailed for firearm and ammo charges
Lynette Sommersell and David Cummings were charged with carrying an unlicensed firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition following a Nov. 3 traffic stop, Magistrate Khadeen Palmer granted them bail of …
July 30, 2021
Magistrates’ Court still holding hearings remotely
After the Magistrates’ Court closed indefinitely on June 30 following a staff member testing positive for Covid-19, its Sakal Place offices reopened on July 12 with limited hours, but the …
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June 29, 2021
VG man found guilty of breaking cop car windshield
Following a trial on June 14, Magistrate Christilyn Benjamin found Elisha Barry guilty of possession of a controlled substance and criminal damage, charges that were laid after he was arrested …
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June 21, 2021
$1 million approved for stopgap court work
Cabinet recently approved the allocation of almost $1,100,000 over the next two years for temporary measures to address long-standing issues in the criminal justice system that have resulted in a …
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May 28, 2021
Cops testify as coke trial wraps up
On Tuesday, Crown Counsel Kael London, who is prosecuting four men charged with importing and intending to sell more than 307 kilograms of cocaine, called his last witness to the …
April 30, 2021
Gas attendant remanded for fatal robbery
Shemar Richardson, 24, of Gene Hill, was denied bail and remanded to prison on April 23 after being charged with robbery in relation to a stick-up in Paraquita Bay that …
April 2, 2021
Man denies attack with wood plank
In Magistrates’ Court on March 25, Dwight Callwood pleaded not guilty to three charges stemming from police allegations that he chased a man and struck him several times in the …
March 19, 2021
Man charged for fatal 2019 car crash
Erick Rabsatt, 19, of Purcell Estate, was charged with causing death by dangerous driving and attempting to pervert the course of justice in connection to the Oct. 23, 2019 wreck …
January 28, 2021
Man pleads guilty in police station scooter theft
Gerelle Williams pleaded guilty on Jan. 20 in Magistrates’ Court to taking two motorbikes from in front of the police station on Virgin Gorda, though he maintained that he only …
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January 28, 2021
For fishing on curfew, woman fined $1,000
Jahkeema Maduro was fined $1,000 on Jan. 20 in Magistrates’ Court for breaching curfew in April. Ms. Maduro said she was employed in airport security at the time, and although …
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January 28, 2021
Court requires 14-day waiting period for recent arrivals
After completing their mandatory four-day quarantine period, travellers to the Virgin Islands must now wait an additional ten days before appearing at the Magistrates’ Court, Court Manager Annette Williams-Sylvester announced …
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November 23, 2020
Assault over rented scooter brings $500 fine
On Monday, Magistrate Christilyn Benjamin fined Kvaughn Thomas, 21, of Greenland, $500 after he pleaded guilty to common assault and admitted to hitting a man in the face during an …
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