Updates from the Magistrate’s Court including American charged with Overstaying his Visit

Wilkie Arthur

Freelance Court Correspondent

#TurksandCaicos, April 15, 2024 – In the Magistrate’s court Providenciales on Tuesday April 2, 2024, the following matters were listed and called:

DAYNA CRUZ SOLO 43 of Butterfield Drive, Kew Town, was charged with Assault occasioning actual bodily harm (A.O.A.B.H). The accused speaks Spanish, and the matter was adjourned for mention later this (April) month. The investigating and charging officer is PC Etena Auguste. Bail has been extended.

He is 61 years old, JAMES STANLEY GODOT, of Kew Town, Providenciales, appeared once again on a Sexual assault charge. Inspector Ena Wilson charged the accused, and the matter was transferred to another Magistrate for trial. The accused pleaded not guilty, and his bail is extended to a further date in this (April 2024) month. Mr. Finbar Grant represents him.

She is 57 years old. Attorney, Mr. Chal Misick, represents DELIVRANCE CHERENFANT of Haiti on three counts of Harboring illegals. She is on bail until her trial on April 16th. Immigration officer, in this case, is William Harvey.

ANEIL LIGHTBORNE 23 of Blue Hills, Providenciales, charged with, Possession of control drugs and Possession of control drugs with intent to supply. The Turks Island-American is on bail and pleaded guilty. The matter was adjourned to a later date.  Sgt Latoya Rigby of Tactical Unit is arresting and charging officer in this matter.

American ROGER SCOTT HOFFMAN, 68 of Tuscany in Grace Bay appeared in court for extradition after allegedly remaining in the islands beyond the permitted time. His matter is still before the Magistrate’s court. He pleaded not guilty, and a new date was assigned the case.