Convicted murderer gets six years for gun and ammo possession
Already serving a life sentence for murder, Shane Wesley Dawson was sentenced to six years in prison for illegal firearm and ammunition offences. Standing in the dock of the No. 3 Supreme Court...
View ArticleMan admits to having sex with minor without knowing age
Rawlston Carrington told police he was unaware the teenager he had been having sex with was underage until her mother informed him. The resident of Montrose, Christ Church, stood in the dock of the No....
View ArticleWitness saw friend attacked before fatal shooting
A witness testified before a 12-member jury that while celebrating his birthday with his close friend, Josiah Clairmont, a group of men appeared, restrained Clairmont, and took him into a track, after...
View ArticleLawyer objects to client’s alleged murder confession
Richard Shamario Worrell, accused of the 2014 murder of Josiah Clairmont, allegedly confessed to the crime in a written statement, according to police. However, one of his attorneys has objected to...
View ArticleBank employee uncovers $155K fraud linked to deceased customer
A bank employee became suspicious after noticing large sums being withdrawn from a chequing account and contacted the police. Days later, the employee saw the customer’s obituary in the newspaper....
View ArticlePainter remanded on gun, assault charges
A 38-year old painter has been charged with gun and ammunition possession as well as resisting and assaulting a police officer. Oneal Clavis Nile Hinds, of Howells Cross Road, St Michael, was...
View ArticleGrandmother admits to supermarket theft
Denise Patricia Mayers wanted to get something special for her grandchildren, so she went into a supermarket and stole several items. However, that landed her before Acting Chief Magistrate Graveney...
View ArticleAccused in BCC stabbing gets bail with order to stay away from victim
Shelton Dewayne Milton Blackman has been released on $10 000 bail and told to stay away from the Barbados Community College (BCC) student he is accused of stabbing. After spending seven weeks on...
View ArticleChef charged with harbouring wanted man
A 50-year-old chef was ordered to surrender his travel documents to the court after being charged with harbouring wanted man Rackeem Alleyne. Trevor Francois of Nelson Street, St Michael appeared in...
View ArticleWoman recounts circumstances surrounding her rape at 15
A complainant told the No. 2A Supreme Court on Thursday that when she was 15 years old, Kenrick Leroy Thomas pushed her down to the ground, covered her head with a cushion and raped her. The now...
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