A Barbados magistrate has ordered the incarceration of a repeat offender following his failure to comply with court-mandated bail requirements. Richarre Rossini Steve Angelo Martin, a 47-year-old individual without a permanent residence, faced judicial consequences in the District ‘A’ Traffic Court on Thursday after violating the terms of his release.
The sequence of events began when Martin initially appeared before the court on November 17, where he entered guilty pleas for three distinct criminal charges. These included possession of equipment intended for cannabis use, obstructing Police Constable Terron Greenidge in performing official duties, and unlawfully wounding the officer during an incident on November 14.
During his November court appearance, Martin successfully petitioned Magistrate Alison Burke for personal bail, claiming sole responsibility for an elderly relative’s care and asserting he had no immediate access to a surety. The court granted his release under a $1,000 bail arrangement with instructions to return on November 19—a commitment Martin failed to honor, prompting the issuance of an arrest warrant.
When finally brought before the Bridgetown court, Martin presented a mitigation plea citing his father’s medical emergency, claiming the elder suffered multiple strokes beginning on November 19. Magistrate Burke demonstrated limited tolerance for this explanation, noting the defendant had an entire month to communicate with the court regarding his circumstances but chose not to do so.
The court also considered Martin’s extensive criminal history, which includes seventeen prior convictions. Despite his apologetic appeal for another chance based on personal difficulties, Magistrate Burke remained unwavering in her decision. She ordered Martin remanded to Dodds Prison, where he will remain incarcerated until his next scheduled court appearance on January 16, 2026.