Five Accused Individuals, Five Separate Matters Heard on Monday, May 6th, 2024

Wilkie Arthur

Freelance Court Correspondent

#TurksandCaicos, May 21, 2024 – On Monday, May 6th, 2024, five separate matters were presented before His Honor, Mr. Jolyon Hatmin, Chief Magistrate.  Handling all cases was Ms. Enjaleek Dickerson, the public prosecutor.

1. WATSON LOUIDOR (20 years old, Bay Road, Blue Hills, Providenciales):

• Pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance.

• Granted bail, with the matter adjourned to June 11th of the same year.

2. MUSELIN MEDACIER (36 years old):

• Brought before the court by Immigration Officer R. Cartwright for possession of an irregular certificate.

• Pleaded guilty and the matter was transferred to the Grand Turk Magistrate Court.

• Scheduled to reappear before Acting Resident Magistrate Ms. Patricia Arana on Wednesday, May 15th, 2024. Remanded in custody.

3. FINAL VALCORT (38 years old):

• Appeared from custody for offenses of obstruction and unlawful entry.

• Did not enter a plea, and the case was transferred to Ms. Patricia Arana for mention on Monday, May 13th, 2024.

• Investigating Immigration Officer: Mr. A. Jones.

4. MARIO JAMES TAYLOR (24 years old, Five Cays):

• Did not enter a plea.

• Bail extended to Friday, May 10th for mention.

• Charged with Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm (A.O.A.B.H) by PC W. Clair.

5. DARLY FRANCOIS (27 years old, Blue Hills, Providenciales):

• Bail extended to May 15th for the offense of common assault.

• Charged by Police Constable (PC) T. Stewart.

• Pleaded not guilty.