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1: THE COURTS AND HOW THEY WORK - Ascension (Law and Order) - 19.01.2012

The administration of justice is a key element to any society. This article is intended to explain the structure of the Courts, and how they function both on St Helena and Ascension Island.

2: Police News - Ascension (Law and Order) - 22.12.2011

On Friday of this week the Ascension Police Detachment will bid farewell to PC Peter McMullen and wife Margaret.

3: New Police Constable for Ascension Police Dept - Ascension (Law and Order) - 17.11.2011

Last week the Ascension Police Detachment welcomed PC Mike Durnford and his family to Ascension.

4: ST HELENA POLICE ASCENSION DETACHMENT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 27.10.2011

Once again the festive season is almost upon us and each year it is customary for the Ascension Island Police to carry out a DRINK DRIVE CAMPAIGN.

5: Farewell - Ascension (Law and Order) - 27.10.2011

On Thursday 27th October, the Ascension Police Detachment will bid Farewell to PC Catherine Bowers and daughter Evette, who will leave Ascension after 3 ½ years

6: Entry Control & Visit of Chief of Police - Ascension (Law and Order) - 14.07.2011

Chief of Police Peter Coll visited the Detachment on his return to St Helena from the United Kingdom.

7: ASCENSION POLICE DETACHMENT - STATISTICAL PERFORMANCE TARGETS - Ascension (Law and Order) - 21.04.2011

The Ascension Police Detachment has been working towards our three year Strategic Community Safety Plan

8: Christmas Campaign ‘Choices’ - Ascension (Law and Order) - 17.02.2011

It is so easy during the festive season or during any celebrations to over indulge with alcohol and what we expected to be a dangerous and life threatening

9: Police Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 02.09.2010

Dear readers, There are two issues I wish to bring to your attention this week.

10: Police Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 24.06.2010

Since the last report the island police have dealt with a number of matters:

11: ASCENSION MAGISTRATES’ COURT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 04.03.2010

The following case was heard in the Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 25th February 2010:-

12: Police Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 18.02.2010

The Ascension Police Detachment has had the privilege of having Sgt Neil Fisher and his drugs dog Teeke from the Surrey Police Force with us since the 1st February 2010.

13: ASCENSION MAGISTRATES’ COURT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 18.02.2010

The following case was heard in the Magistrates’ Court today Tuesday 16th February 2010:-

14: Police Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 11.02.2010

The above campaign concluded on 3 January 2010, 24 drivers were breath tested. 8 failed the breath test of which 2 later provided ‘under the limit’ readings on the evidential apparatus at Georgetown Police Office.

15: ASCENSION MAGISTRATES’ COURT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 21.01.2010

The following case was heard in the Magistrates’ Court on Friday 15th January 2010:-

16: ASCENSION MAGISTRATES’ COURT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 17.12.2009

The following cases were heard in the Magistrates’ Court yesterday:-

17: ASCENSION MAGISTRATES’ COURT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 03.12.2009

The following cases were heard in the Magistrates’ Court yesterday:-

18: Police Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 26.11.2009

From 1 December 2009 until 3 January 2010, the Island Police Detachment will be running a Festive Drink Driving Campaign.

19: Police Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 05.11.2009

Following on from a recent article in relation to Drink Drive. First of all we must examine the consequences of drink drive.

20: Police Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 15.10.2009

There has been some concern expressed in relation to last week’s Police Report in the Islander.

21: ASCENSION MAGISTRATES’ COURT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 15.10.2009

The following cases were heard in the Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 8th October 2009:-

22: Police Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 03.09.2009

By the time you have read this, seat belt legislation has come into force. Leading up to this enactment of the legislation, awareness was created through the Islander, giving you an opportunity to comment on the proposed legislation.

23: Police Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 16.07.2009

During the course of our duties as Immigration Officers we had to perform a very regrettable and distasteful task.

24: ASCENSION MAGISTRATES’ COURT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 16.07.2009

The following case was heard in the Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 9th July 2009:-

25: Police Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 02.07.2009

There is no doubt many fans reading this of the CSI TV shows. Modern advances in Forensic Science have not passed Ascension Island

26: POLICE REPORT - COMMUNITY POLICING - Ascension (Law and Order) - 25.06.2009

Now the Police Detachment is up to strength named officers will assume responsibility for certain geographical areas on the island.

27: Police Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 18.06.2009

In the near future the AIG will be marking out the road system and parking area around the Pier Head.

28: PUBLIC SOLICITOR ON ASCENSION - Ascension (Law and Order) - 11.06.2009

I will be coming to Ascension by the ship arriving (God and RMS willing) on the morning of Friday 19th June.

29: ASCENSION MAGISTRATES’ COURT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 04.06.2009

The following cases were heard in the Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 28th May 2009:-

30: Police Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 21.05.2009

We are now in a position to start to tape record suspect interviews in line with UK Police Services and the Police And Criminal Evidence Act.

31: POLICE REPORT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 14.05.2009

THE EMERGENCY NUMBER FOR THE POLICE IS: 6666 This number is staffed 24/7 if it is a genuine emergency please use it. Just because there is not a Police Officer in the Police Station it does not mean there are no officers on duty.

32: ASCENSION MAGISTRATES’ COURT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 07.05.2009

The following cases were heard in the Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 30th April 2009:-

33: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 12.02.2009

Since our last report, the speeding enforcement campaign in the Georgetown and US Base area resulted in five drivers being dealt with

34: POLICE ACTIVITY REPORT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 22.01.2009

It as been a sad week on our roads with two collisions happening one person being hospitalised, two people being investigated for drink drive offences, ten people dealt with for speeding offences, and three for having defective vehicle lights.

35: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 15.01.2009

Overall most people drove responsibly and there were no recorded injuries on our roads.

36: TRAVELLING TO AMERICA- CHANGE TO VISA WAIVER PROGRAM - Ascension (Law and Order) - 15.01.2009

Please be advised that all international travellers who are seeking to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program, are now subject to enhance security requirements and must apply for authorisation before arriving in the US.

37: Police Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 25.12.2008

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all the officers in the Ascension Island Police Detachment.

38: Ask A Lawyer - Ascension (Law and Order) - 04.12.2008

Things have been hectic on the Legal Side in St Helena with the arrival of the Chief Justice who launched into his busy list.

39: Ask A Lawyer - Ascension (Law and Order) - 13.11.2008

My thanks to all who have emailed in questions - do keep them coming to

40: Press Release - Ascension (Law and Order) - 30.10.2008

It is with deep regret that we must announce the death of Robert Glanville of CSR (US Base),

41: Ask A Lawyer - Ascension (Law and Order) - 23.10.2008

I have the good fortune to be the Public Solicitor based in St Helena but also covering Ascension Island and, as I am scheduled to pay a visit to your island in December I thought I would send this article which is essentially a reprint of an article published in the Independent last week.

42: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 09.10.2008

It has been a relatively quiet week for the Ascension Police Detachment, a total of four reports were received and dealt with, which were of the following nature:-

43: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 25.09.2008

It has been a relatively quiet week for the Ascension Police Detachment, a total of four reports were received and dealt with, which were of the following nature:-

44: POLICE ACTIVITY REPORT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 18.09.2008

The Ascension Police Detachment had a relatively quiet week, having only received one report requesting Police Assistance.

45: ASCENSION ISLAND DRIVING LICENCE - Ascension (Law and Order) - 18.09.2008

General information concerning the use of motor vehicles on Ascension Island

46: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 11.09.2008

During the period Monday 1st September to Monday 8th September 2008, the Ascension Police Detachment dealt with a total of eight reports :-

47: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 10.07.2008

Last week there were a mention of the Lion Intoxilyzer 8000 encompass with the Lion Alcolmeters 500 and the Speed laser SL 700 legislation has now been passed for enactment?

48: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 26.06.2008

We are still continuing to receive reports from the Public regarding loud music, which is either being played from vehicles, entering residential or other premises.

49: Immigration Training For Police - Ascension (Law and Order) - 01.05.2008

Last week we saw the arrival of Daniel Jones from the UK Border Immigration Agency. The purpose of his visit was to deliver a two day workshop on Immigration Control procedures.

50: NEW JUSTICE OF THE PEACE APPOINTED - Ascension (Law and Order) - 17.04.2008

On Thursday 10 April 2008 at the Ascension Magistrates’ Courthouse in Georgetown, three new Justices of the Peace were sworn in.

51: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 06.03.2008

The Police Detachment received and dealt with six reports between the 25th February to the 3rd March,

52: ASCENSION MAGISTRATES’ COURT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 06.03.2008

KASSIE KAYLEE LOUISE DUNCAN, aged 19, appeared in the Ascension Magistrates’ Court on Monday 3 March 08

53: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 10.01.2008

As you are aware that during the festive season the police conducted various drink drive campaigns in the clubs around the Island in order to stamp out Road Traffic accidents involving persons drinking and driving and other traffic offences.

54: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 06.12.2007

Another year has gone by and with the festive season approaching. Christmas is the time for celebration and everyone looks forward to their enjoyment.

55: From The Constable's Desk - Ascension (Law and Order) - 22.11.2007

Firstly, I would like to welcome the Chief of Police, Derek Thomas, who is on an Official Visit to the Detachment from the 15 November – 7 December.

56: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 22.11.2007

The Police detachment had a relatively quiet week, except for four reports the police received and dealt with for the period of Monday 12th November to the 19th November

57: ASCENSION MAGISTRATES’ COURT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 22.11.2007

The following case was heard in the Magistrates’ Court last week:-

58: From The Constable's Desk - Ascension (Law and Order) - 06.09.2007

The Police have received a number of complaints concerning Loud Music, whereby music is being played in vehicles travelling through Residential areas at such a volume that it causes disturbance to the residents.

59: ASCENSION MAGISTRATES’ COURT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 09.08.2007

On Thursday 2 August 2007 the Magistrates’ Court dealt with one case of burglary. The Court heard that the charge arose from an incident which occurred at the One Boat Golf Club,

60: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 12.07.2007

The Police detachment received and dealt with three reports during the period of Monday 02nd July to the 09th July

61: From The Inspectors Desk - Ascension (Law and Order) - 28.06.2007

Firstly I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Constable Marlene Benjamin to the Detachment.

62: From The Constable's Desk - Ascension (Law and Order) - 08.02.2007

On behalf of the Ascension Island Police Detachment I would like to welcome David Bellamy and his partner Anne Stuart who arrived on the Island on Monday 05 February.

63: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 11.01.2007

The Police received and dealt with ten reports for the period of Monday 18th December to the 02nd January which includes three Request Police Assistance three Road Traffic Accidents and three Road Traffic Offences and one report of Depositing litter.

64: Notice Of Hearings - Ascension (Law and Order) - 11.01.2007

Take notice that the Ascension Magistrates’ Court will sit at 10am on Thursday 11th January 2007, to hear the following cases: -

65: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 21.12.2006

The Police received and dealt with four reports for the period of Monday 11th December to 18th December

66: ASCENSION MAGISTRATES’ COURT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 21.12.2006

The following case was heard in the Magistrates’ Court last week:-

67: From The Constables Desk - Ascension (Law and Order) - 14.12.2006

Hello Readers, My topic is basic on Family/Community Liaison, since arriving to the island for a tour of duty.

68: Duties of Drivers to Report Road Traffic Accidents - Ascension (Law and Order) - 12.10.2006

Section 28 of the Road Traffic (Ascension) Ordinance has been amended so that the obligation to inform the police of an accident applies in a wider range of circumstances than previously.

69: Inspectors Desk - Ascension (Law and Order) - 06.07.2006

First of all I would like to say how thrilled I am to be back on the island. It gives me great pleasure in working, with the community and through the developing changes of the island.

70: Ascension Magistrates Court - Ascension (Law and Order) - 27.04.2006

EDWIN VALENTINE RICHARDS, aged 26, a Desalination Plant Operator employed by CSR, appeared in the Ascension Magistrates’ Court on Friday 21 April 06

71: Police Statistics - Ascension (Law and Order) - 13.04.2006

The following statistics relate to the period 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2006, as compared with the same period for 2004 and 2005.

72: ASCENSION MAGISTRATES’ COURT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 30.03.2006

WILLIAM STUART LEECE, aged 36, a Fire Fighter employed by Serco Aerospace, appeared in the Ascension Magistrates’ Court

73: ASCENSION MAGISTRATES’ COURT - Notice Of Hearing - Ascension (Law and Order) - 16.02.2006

Take notice that the Ascension Magistrates’ Court will sit at 10am on Thursday 16th February 2006, to hear the following case: -

74: ASCENSION MAGISTRATES’ COURT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 12.01.2006

PETER RYAN MEGLOW, aged 28, a Seaman employed on the US ship MV Chapman, appeared in the Ascension Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 10 January

75: DRIVING THROUGH DRINK OR DRUGS - YOU’VE TOO MUCH TO LOSE! - Ascension (Law and Order) - 15.12.2005

Drink Driving is a sad fact of life in today’s society but is so easily avoidable.

76: ROAD SAFETY STRATEGY - Ascension (Law and Order) - 22.09.2005

The numbers of Road Traffic Accidents that are occurring are a cause for concern; it would appear that a weekend cannot go by without an accident;

77: Magistrates Court, Georgetown, Ascension Island - Ascension (Law and Order) - 28.07.2005

The following cases were heard in the Magistrates Court during July 2005.

78: SERGEANT CLARENCE ROBERTS RECEIVES THE CLASP AWARD FOR COMPLETING 25 YEARS SERVICE - Ascension (Law and Order) - 16.06.2005

His Excellency the Governor has approved the Clasp award to Sergeant Clarence Roberts in recognition of having completed 25 years of qualifying Service.

79: NEW CONSTABLE FOR ASCENSION DETACHMENT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 16.06.2005

For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Stephen Ellick. I have worked on Ascension previously about 20 years ago for Pan Am fire security.

80: Police Activity Report - Ascension (Law and Order) - 10.03.2005

The Police service received a total of 197 reports for the year 2004,

81: PRESS – RELEASE By the Attorney General: Mr K Baddon - Ascension (Law and Order) - 17.02.2005

A young person, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has recently received an official caution from the police for riding a motor cycle while under-age and uninsured.

82: New Lay Advocate Appointed For Ascension - Ascension (Law and Order) - 11.11.2004

Mrs Georgina ( Georgie) Benjamin has been appointed as a lay advocate for Ascension.

83: POLICE ACTIVITY REPORT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 11.11.2004

First of all I would like to congratulate Tina Yon and Keturah George on their appointment as Special Police Constables in the Ascension Island Police Detachment.

84: POLICE ACTIVITY REPORT - Ascension (Law and Order) - 29.04.2004

First of all I would like to welcome to the Detachment, Constable Carlin Yon who is accompanied by his family, Special Police Constables Debbie Roden and Karen Williams and wish them every success.

85: From the Constables Desk - Ascension (Law and Order) - 15.01.2004

This is our first activity report for this year and we are off with a flying start.

86: From the Constables Desk - Ascension (Law and Order) - 22.12.2003

As the year 2003 ends this is our last Police Activity report. It was our objective to publish one report a month which we accomplished.