Crime
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All Saints Resident Remanded on Firearms Charges Following Police Seizure
A man from All Saints has been remanded in custody after appearing in court on firearms charges following a police seizure, according to Antigua.news.
Judge Rules Evidence Insufficient in Disability Sex Case
A judge has ruled that evidence presented in a sexual misconduct case involving a person with a disability fell short of the required legal standard, according to Antigua.news. The ruling underscores the evidentiary threshold required for convictions in such sensitive matters.
Why Seizing Drugs Alone Cannot Win the War on Narcotics
A new report by Antigua.news examines why drug seizures alone are insufficient to win the war on narcotics, arguing that demand-side solutions are critical to any effective strategy.
Environmental Activist Questioned by Police After Excavator Fire in John Hughes
Police in Antigua have questioned an environmental activist following the burning of an excavator in John Hughes. The investigation is ongoing, according to Antigua.news.
Police Issue Urgent Warning on Electronic Fraud
Antiguan police have issued an urgent public warning concerning electronic fraud, as reported by Antigua.news. Residents are urged to stay alert for further details.
Two Arrested, Firearms Seized in Late-Night Police Operation
Two people have been taken into custody and guns seized following a late-night police operation, according to Antigua.news. Further details are expected to be released by authorities.
Grays Farm Residents Demand Answers After Gregson Hixon Dies in Pares Road Crash
Residents of Grays Farm are demanding answers following the death of Gregson Hixon in a fiery crash on Pares Road, according to Antigua.news. A community letter reflects growing frustration over the lack of clarity surrounding the fatal incident.
Canadian Drug Suspect Raises Alarm Over Bed Bug Infestation at HMP
A Canadian man on remand for drug trafficking has complained to a court that he is being bitten by bed bugs inside His Majesty's Prison, renewing concerns about conditions at the facility. The accused, Semand Vivan Shammo Aljndo, told the court he wants to be moved from his current cell.
Greenbay Man Jailed Nine Months for Illegal Firearm Possession
Joel Isaac, a 21-year-old farmer from Greenbay, has been sentenced to nine months in prison after pleading guilty to possessing a modified firearm and ammunition following his arrest at Nut Grove on July 27, 2025.
Villa Man Jailed One Year for Illegal Firearm in Second Firearms Conviction
Villa resident Datwan Simon, 27, has been sentenced to one year in prison after pleading guilty to possession of an illegal 1911 Colt 9mm pistol — his second firearms-related conviction. Simon reportedly admitted ownership of the weapon immediately when confronted by police.
Jamaican National Pleads Guilty to Trafficking 41 Pounds of Cannabis at Deep Water Harbour
A Jamaican national has pleaded guilty to drug trafficking after 41 pounds of cannabis were found hidden inside two boxes at the Deep Water Harbour during a joint police and customs operation in March 2024.
Driver's Family Breaks Silence After Fatal All Saints Road Bus Crash
A family has issued a public statement expressing heartbreak after their relative, a bus driver, was involved in a fatal crash on All Saints Road that killed a young NSWMA worker on Tuesday morning. According to Antigua Observer, the statement reflects grief shared across both families touched by the tragedy.
Deputy Commissioner Benjamin-Quashie Represents Antigua at Regional Police Conference
Deputy Commissioner of Police Louisa Benjamin-Quashie is representing Antigua and Barbuda at the 40th Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police in Paramaribo, Suriname — her first time attending in her new role.
Two Restaurant Workers Injured in Sutherlands Workplace Altercation
Two restaurant workers were injured following a violent altercation at a food establishment in the Sutherlands area near the Clarevue Psychiatric Hospital, as reported by Antigua Observer. Police responded to the scene after receiving a call alerting them to the incident.
Armed Gunmen Rob Bendals Road Barbershop in Daylight Attack
Three masked gunmen robbed a Bendals Road barbershop at gunpoint on Friday afternoon, firing two rounds as they escaped. No injuries were reported in the attack, according to Antigua Observer.
Hatton Man Remanded to HMP Over Queen Elizabeth Highway Shooting
Nathaniel Santana, 23, of Hatton has been remanded to His Majesty's Prison after being charged in connection with a shooting on Queen Elizabeth Highway. The case was heard before Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel and adjourned to June 18.
Two Men Remanded to Prison After Separate Firearm and Ammunition Seizures
Two men have been remanded to His Majesty's Prison after police carried out separate seizures of illegal firearms and ammunition. Cavel Brown of Freetown faces charges of unlawful possession of a modified flare gun and three rounds of 9mm ammunition.
Multiple Arrests, Modified Firearm Seized in Pre-Dawn Raids Across Two Communities
Multiple individuals were arrested and a modified firearm with ammunition was seized during coordinated pre-dawn police raids in the Freetown area and along Collins Road on Wednesday, May 6th.
Armed Men Rob Penny Lane Home in Pre-Dawn Machete Attack
Two masked, machete-wielding men broke into a home along Penny Lane, Upper Fort Road in the early hours of May 5th, robbing two occupants after forcing entry through an unlocked window.
Man Sentenced to Four Years After Jury Convicts Him of Attempted Rape
Sazeek Joseph, 22 at the time of the offences, has begun a four-year prison term after a jury found him guilty of attempted rape and serious indecency. The conviction follows a trial in which jurors returned their verdict in March.