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Public safety, courts, and community reporting.
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Tonneil Rowe, daughter of MP Neil Rowe, granted bail on drug and money laundering charges. Scheduled to reappear in court on February 20 and May 7, with passport retained. Legal representation by Michael Lashley KC, Sade Harris, and Amoy Guilding Bourne.
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Chinese foreign exchange student, Kai Zhuang, found freezing but alive in rural Utah after being extorted in a cyber kidnapping scam. Police warn of increasing cases targeting foreign students in the US.
Police are investigating a two-car collision at the junction of Deacons/Fairfield and Black Rock Main Road, St Michael. No information on injuries is available.
Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes expresses concern about the increasing use of threatening language, calling it "frightening." This comes as he addresses a case involving Niandre Dakota Moore, who is accused of using threatening words towards two individuals. Bail objection raised due to seriousness of charges.
Brian Antonio Hinds pleads guilty to sending an indecent photo with intent to cause distress after his girlfriend borrowed money and failed to repay him.
