The Tribune

By DANA SMITH

Tribune Staff Reporter

dsmith@tribunemedia.net

A MAN was arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday charged with the February 3 murder of Margaritte Oltime.

It is alleged that on Sunday, February 3, 38-year-old Dion Brice, being concerned with another, intentionally caused her death.

Brice, who appeared before Chief Magistrate Roger Gomez, was also charged with attempted murder. It is alleged that also on Sunday, February 3, being concerned with another, he attempted to cause death of Experience Sime.

Brice, of Cyprus Court, Elizabeth Estates, was further charged with abetment to murder. It is alleged that on the same day, he aided and abetted in the killing of Oltime.

Lastly, Brice was charged with abetment to armed robbery. It is alleged that on that Sunday, still, he purposely aided and abetted in the armed robbery of Oltime.

Magistrate Gomez told Brice because of the nature of the charges he was not required to enter a plea and that the matter will proceed to the Supreme Court for trial through a Voluntary Bill of Indictment, to be served on July 1.

The magistrate also informed Brice that he was not eligible for bail in Magistrate’s Court, but could apply to the Supreme Court. He was remanded to Her Majesty’s Prison.

In another matter, 27-year-old Donovan Brown of Key West Street was also arraigned for murder.

It is alleged that on Wednesday, January 30, acting with another, he intentionally caused the death of Rodney Sila.

Magistrate Gomez told Brown he was not required to enter a plea and a Voluntary Bill of Indictment – to be served on July 2 – will forward the matter to the Supreme Court.

Brown was represented by lawyer Ian Cargill, who told the court that at the time of the alleged murder, Brown was appearing in court #8 on a separate matter.

“That is a matter of record,” Mr Cargill said before asking for the court transcripts so that he could forward them to the Attorney General’s office.

Magistrate Gomez took note of Mr Cargill’s remarks. He informed Brown that he was not eligible for bail in Magistrate’s Court but could apply to the Supreme Court. He remanded Brown to Her Majesty’s Prison.

Brown informed the court that he suffers from seizures. Magistrate Gomez noted Brown’s condition and assured him that police would be notified of whatever medication was required.