Crime
November 17, 2023
British-Palestinian Surgeon Forced to Evacuate Last Fully Functioning Hospital in Gaza City Due to Israeli Attacks
"Amid Israeli tank fire and a shortage of supplies, British-Palestinian surgeon Ghassan Abu Sitta is forced to leave Gaza City's last functioning hospital, leaving hundreds of wounded without access to surgery."
November 17, 2023
Man Pleads Guilty to Unauthorized Use of Debit and Credit Cards, Faces Jail Time
"Jaheem Javan McDonald pleads guilty in Bridgetown court to falsely using stolen credit cards and debit card, obtaining a total of $649.13. He will be remanded to Dodds Prison for further proceedings."
November 17, 2023
Persistent Environmental Issues at Lester Vaughan School Ignored by Education Officials, Teachers Demand Urgent Action
Teachers from Lester Vaughan School confront education officials at the Ministry of Education headquarters to address persistent environmental issues at the school dating back to 2008. The teachers expressed dissatisfaction and concerns regarding their health, with respiratory issues being a common complaint.
November 17, 2023
Mistrial Declared in Federal Trial of Former Detective Brett Hankinson for Breonna Taylor's Death
The federal trial of an ex-police officer accused of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights ends in a mistrial with a deadlocked jury, marking the second time he avoids conviction on related charges. Prosecutors have not yet stated if they will seek a re-trial. The case centered on whether the use of force by the officer violated Taylor's rights and those of her boyfriend and neighbors.
November 17, 2023
Man Faces Sentencing for Breaching Court Security to Deliver Prohibited Items to Prisoner
A man who breached court security to deliver prohibited items to a prisoner will be sentenced later this month. Read about his admission and change of plea in court.
November 16, 2023
Police Execute Search Warrant at Survivor's Bar, Seize Firearms and Ammunition: Trial Update
During the trial of Dennis Alphonso Maynard, Almost 30 police officers executed a search warrant at Survivor's Bar, resulting in the discovery of firearms and ammunition.
November 16, 2023
Man offers $10,000 in compensation for fracturing victim's nose, pending judge's decision
Deshon Shaquille Harper, who confessed to causing serious bodily harm to Derrick Reid, has proposed a compensation of $10,000 over two years. The sentencing is yet to be determined by Justice Randall Worrell.
November 16, 2023
Two Individuals Charged in Firearm-Related Offenses at Dennis Alphonso Maynard's Bar, Court Testimony Reveals
Two other individuals were also charged with firearm-related offenses during a police raid on Dennis Alphonso Maynard's bar six years ago, according to Inspector Dwayne Griffith's testimony in court.
November 15, 2023
Man Confesses to Estranged Wife's Murder 11 Years Later: Court Case Details Revealed
"Sean Anthony Watson admitted to stalking and eventually murdering his estranged wife in a harrowing case presented in court. Sentencing pending, with a re-appearance date scheduled for December 14."
November 15, 2023
Trivaun Randolph Jordan in Police Custody After Wanted Man Bulletin, Assisting with Investigations
Trivaun Randolph Jordan, wanted for serious criminal matters, is now in police custody after presenting himself to the Oistins Police Station with his attorney.
November 15, 2023
Investigation Update: Speaker of the House, Arthur Holder SC, Expects Police to Provide Update on Missing Artifacts from Parliament's Museum
Speaker of the House, Arthur Holder SC, expects an update soon from the Barbados Police Service regarding the missing items from the Museum at Parliament. A person of interest has been identified.
November 15, 2023
Trivaun Randolph Jordan in Police Custody: Wanted Man Now Assisting with Investigations
Trivaun Randolph Jordan, wanted for serious criminal matters, is now in police custody after presenting himself accompanied by his attorney to the Oistins Police Station in Barbados.