Crime
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Gray's Farm Man Remanded After Shooting at ABLP Concert
A 32-year-old Gray's Farm man, Coteen Francis, has been remanded to custody after being charged in connection with a shooting that disrupted an ABLP concert at Rising Sun Grounds. He appeared before Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel on Thursday, represented by attorney Lawrence Daniel.
Man Remanded to Prison After Bomb Threat Against Police Headquarters
Kadeem Isaac, 22, of Old Parham Road, has been remanded to His Majesty's Prison after appearing before Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel in connection with a bomb threat made against Police Headquarters, as reported by Antigua Observer.
Man Sentenced to 38 Months for Sexually Abusing 13-Year-Old Girl He Met Online
A 25-year-old man who used social media to befriend and sexually abuse a 13-year-old girl on two separate occasions has been handed a 38-month prison sentence. The offences took place after the man made contact with the child through a social media platform in early 2022.
Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Rape of Eight-Year-Old Girl
A man who presented himself as a father figure to a young girl has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to raping an eight-year-old child. The sentence was handed down in the High Court on Wednesday.
Police Commissioner Praises EOD and K-9 Teams Following Bomb Scare at Headquarters
Commissioner of Police Everton Jeffers has commended the EOD team and K-9 unit for their response to a bomb scare at Police Headquarters on American Road, calling their courage immeasurable. The incident prompted a specialist security response at the facility.
Police Arrest 22-Year-Old Man Over Bomb Threat at Police HQ
A 22-year-old Old Parham Road resident has been arrested in connection with a bomb threat at Police Headquarters, with Commissioner Everton Jeffers citing coordination with cell phone service providers as key to the swift arrest.
New Winthorpes Man Ordered to Pay $20K After Shattering Neighbour's Arm
A New Winthorpes man has been ordered to pay his neighbour $20,000 in compensation after pleading guilty in the High Court to an attack that shattered the victim's arm with a large piece of wood, nearly four years after the incident.
Store Clerk Ordered to Pay $6K Compensation for Debit Card Fraud
A former store clerk, Jamila Edwards, has been ordered by the High Court to pay $6,000 in compensation after fraudulently using her employer's debit card to make unauthorised purchases on Shein in 2023.
DPP Weighs Appeal After Mixed Verdicts in Nigel Christian Murder Trial
Director of Public Prosecutions Clement Joseph is weighing an appeal after two defendants were acquitted in the Nigel Christian murder trial, while defence attorney Wendell Alexander vows to challenge the one conviction handed down. The split verdict has left both sides preparing for further legal battles.
Police HQ Evacuated After Anonymous Bomb Threat Monday Morning
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda headquarters on American Road was evacuated Monday morning after an anonymous caller reported an explosive device inside the building. Authorities responded immediately, clearing staff and deploying the Explosive Ordnance team.
Harrigan Convicted of Senior Customs Officer Nigel Christian's Murder
A jury has found Saleim Harrigan guilty of murdering senior Customs officer Nigel Christian, who was dragged from his McKinnons home at gunpoint in broad daylight six years ago. The verdict concludes one of Antigua and Barbuda's most high-profile murder trials in recent memory.
Police Identify Man Found Dead in Parked Vehicle in All Saints Village
Authorities have identified the man found dead inside a parked vehicle in All Saints Village on April 25 as 65-year-old Stanley Warner of English Harbour. The Royal Police Force has launched a formal investigation into the circumstances of his death.
Green Bay Man Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Firearm and Ammunition Charges
Joel Isaac, a 21-year-old from Green Bay, has pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition before Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel, more than a year after the alleged offences took place.
Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal Dismisses Challenge to 'Dolly House' Murder Conviction
The Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal has dismissed the appeal of Everton Welch, convicted in 1994 for the murder of former Customs Comptroller Rolston "Dolly House" Samuel, ending a legal battle spanning more than 30 years.
Jury Set to Deliberate Monday in Nigel Christian Murder Trial
The jury in the Nigel Christian murder trial will begin deliberations on Monday following weeks of testimony, DNA evidence, and disputes over alleged planted evidence. Three men await the jury's verdict after closing speeches were delivered on Wednesday.
UPP City South Candidate Submits Video Evidence of Billboard Vandalism to Police
UPP candidate for St John's City South Adrian Williams has submitted video evidence to the Commissioner of Police showing a person vandalising his campaign billboards in the Briggins area. The incident is one of several reports of campaign material destruction recorded across Antigua and Barbuda.
Greenbay Hill Man Jailed After Pleading Guilty to Illegal Shotgun Possession
Greenbay Hill resident Ahjahnae Nicholas, 26, has been remanded into custody after pleading guilty to possessing an illegal Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun found under his bed. His 20-year-old co-accused, Kayshia Riley, also faces a related charge.
Accused in Nigel Christian Murder Trial Calls Charges 'Hardest Thing' He Has Faced
Wayne Thomas, one of three men on trial for the abduction and murder of senior Customs official Nigel Christian, has proclaimed his innocence in an unsworn dock statement, calling the accusation the hardest experience of his life. The high-profile case continues to draw public attention across Antigua and Barbuda.
Villa Butcher Pleads Guilty to Illegal Firearm Possession
Villa resident Datwan Simon, 27, pleaded guilty before Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel after police discovered a Colt 1911 9mm pistol hidden under his home during an early morning search. As reported by Antigua Observer, Simon, a butcher, admitted to unlawful possession of the firearm.
Man Shot in Grays Farm in Serious Condition After Sunday Night Incident
A Golden Grove man is in serious condition after being shot at Number 3 George Street, Green Bay, in the Grays Farm area late Sunday night, April 19, 2026.