Female duo jailed for ‘merciless’ beating over cell phone
TWO young women, one heavily pregnant, have begun two-year prison sentences for viciously attacking an innocent schoolgirl. Puisne Judge Charles-Etta Simmons called the armed attack against Brittany Symonds, 17, “vindictive and merciless” before handing down the sentence plus two years probation upon release, according to ZBM. In August, a jury unanimously convicted Garrina Cann, 21, and Trimiea Roland, 22, of wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm. Cann is from Pembroke, Roland from St. David’s. Their trial heard how on February 2, 2010, near Luke’s Lane in...
Read MoreMan in serious condition after St. David’s crash
A 22-year-old St. George’s man is today in serious but stable condition in the hospital’s intensive care unit following an accident last night. At around 10.30 p.m., the man was travelling along Southside Road in St. David’s when he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a sidewalk and then a tree. He was taken to the hospital via ambulance. His bike was extensively damaged. Any witnesses to this collision are asked to contact PC Eric Krueger on...
Read MoreProsecutor accuses trucker of lying about cannabis shipment
JERMAINE OUTERBRIDGE, the trucker accused of importing drugs into Bermuda, received a grilling in court today about his explanation over a delivery containing cannabis. ZBM reports that Outerbridge, 38, from Fisherman’s Hill Hamilton Parish, denies the charge of conspiring with Lionel Thomas Jr. and others to import a controlled drug in November 2008. Thomas has already pleaded guilty. Tonight’s news broadcast states that during a cross-examination by Prosecutor Rory Field, questions were raised about the doomed consignment that Outerbridge agreed to collect and then deliver. In...
Read MoreCannabis shipment destined for fake St. David’s address — court hears
AN alleged drugs importer has been put on trial for the concealed shipment of two pounds of cannabis worth $92,000. His name, according to a Bermuda Broadcasting Company report, is Jermaine Juan Outerbridge, 38, of Fisherman’s Hill, Hamilton Parish. According to tonight’s broadcast, Prosecutor Rory Field told the jury that he conspired with a man named Lionel Thomas Jr. and others not before the court to import the substance in November 2008. Only Outerbridge is on trial in the Supreme Court. Thomas has admitted to the offense, however, Outerbridge is presumed innocent until...
Read More