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Date:Tuesday, November 10,2009
Distribution: All Media

Repeat Offender Pleads Guilty - Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison

41 year old Neville Woods of St. George’s recently appeared in Supreme Court to face charges relating to two burglaries in the St. George’s area in May of this year. He maintained his innocence regarding the burglaries but eventually pled guilty to receiving stolen property and was sentenced to 8 years imprisonment.

Detective Sergeant Jason Smith of the St. George’s Criminal Investigation Unit said of the arrest - “At the time, there was a series of burglaries in the St. David’s area. Officers with the St. George’s Criminal Investigation Unit (CIU) conducted inquiries and spoke with area residents, which led to a description of the suspect. The suspect was later located by Detective Constable Stableford and Detective Constable Bartley of the St. George’s CIU in the vicinity of St. David’s Primary School. The officers approached him and the suspect fled on foot, jumping overboard in an attempt to escape; however, he was arrested by St. George’s CIU personnel with the assistance of the Police Marine Unit. A quantity of jewelry was also recovered. This is an example of proactive policing in action.”


All incidents are under investigation. Police are appealing to members of the public who have witnessed these incidents or may have information pertaining to them to contact their respective Police Station, Police Headquarters at 295-0011 or the confidential Crimestoppers Hotline on 1 (800) 623-8477.

Public & Media Relations Department