Crime
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63-Year-Old Man Stabbed During Gold Chain Robbery on Armstrong Road
A 63-year-old man was stabbed in the shoulder and robbed of his gold chain on No. 2 Armstrong Road during the early afternoon, shortly after leaving the CMC area where he and his wife had been selling rice pudding.
Two Gold Chain Robberies Strike Antigua Within One Hour
Two people were robbed of gold chains in separate incidents across Antigua within the same hour last week. The victims include an 87-year-old man who was attacked at his Clark's Hill home.
Hit-and-Run Driver Pleads Guilty to Injuring National Cyclist Tahje Browne
Kishroy Harry has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and related charges after a hit-and-run accident left national cyclist Tahje Browne seriously injured. Harry appeared before Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel at the St John's Magistrates' Court.
Police Renew Speeding Warning After Cyclist Tahje Browne Injured in Hit-and-Run
National cyclist Tahje Browne suffered a serious leg injury in a hit-and-run on Sir Sydney Walling Highway, prompting the Royal Police Force's Traffic Department to renew its warnings against speeding. Corporal Brendon Sutherland spoke out on the matter via Observer AM.
Man Robbed and Injured Outside West Bus Station in Early Morning Attack
A man was robbed and injured near the West Bus Station in the early hours of Saturday, June 20th, after leaving Paradise Casino. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred around 1:15 a.m.
Three Businesses Hit in Week of Break-Ins Across Antigua
Three businesses in Fort Road, Belmont, and All Saints were targeted in a series of break-ins within a single week. Police are pursuing inquiries into all three incidents and have reportedly obtained useful information in at least one case.
Two Men Detained Following Police Searches in Hatton
Two men have been taken into police custody after the CID Task Force and Special Services Unit conducted search operations at separate premises in Hatton on June 22nd.
Hit-and-Run Suspect Charged After Attempting to Flee Antigua
Kishroy Harry of St. Johnson's Village has been arrested and charged in connection with a hit-and-run accident that seriously injured national cyclist Tahje Browne, after police caught him attempting to flee the country.
Automotive Expert Calls for Urgent Policing Overhaul After 15 Weekend Road Collisions
Fifteen traffic collisions were recorded across Antigua and Barbuda in a single weekend, prompting automotive expert Paul Ryan to demand an immediate overhaul of traffic policing, citing critical gaps in patrol coverage as the root cause.
Police Commissioner Calls on Public to Report Crime, Warns Silence Fuels Criminal Activity
Commissioner of Police Everton Jeffers is urging Antiguans and Barbudans to report criminal activity through any trusted channel, warning that public silence is one of the greatest obstacles to fighting crime. The appeal, made during a recent interview, stresses that tackling crime is a shared community responsibility.
Driver Charged in Death of Cyclist Andre Simon Due in Court June 30
Kenyatta Benjamin, charged with dangerous driving in connection with the death of national cyclist Andre Simon, is scheduled to appear in court on June 30th to enter a plea, according to Antigua Observer.
ONDCP, Police, and ECCB Unite to Combat Cyber Fraud and Financial Crime
The ONDCP, the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda, and the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank have collaborated in a regional initiative targeting cyber-enabled fraud and emerging financial crime threats. The effort aims to strengthen awareness and resilience among key law enforcement and regulatory agencies.
Police Warn Public of Rising 'Smash and Grab' Jewelry Snatching Trend
Antigua's Commissioner of Police Everton Jeffers is warning the public about a rising trend of young men snatching gold jewelry from victims' necks, wrists, and fingers in public. The tactic has been compared to 'smash and grab' style robberies.
Operation Iron Grid Delivering Results Against Street Crime, Police Commissioner Says
Commissioner of Police Everton Jeffers says Operation Iron Grid is producing tangible results against street crime, including recent snatch-and-grab incidents, though he declined to reveal operational details. The commissioner confirmed the operation remains active during a radio interview this week.
Police Commissioner Warns Drivers: Fleeing Crash Scenes Is a Criminal Offence
Commissioner of Police Everton Jeffers has warned motorists that fleeing a traffic accident scene is a criminal offence, following the viral spread of a video showing a driver abandoning an injured cyclist. The footage, widely shared on social media, shows the driver of a Toyota Vitz checking on the cyclist before leaving without alerting authorities.
Police Investigate Death of 19-Year-Old Woman at Devil's Bridge
Police are investigating the death of 19-year-old Zowie Tomlinson of Parham Town, whose body was recovered from the sea near Devil's Bridge on Sunday morning following a joint search operation.
Police Probe Armed Robbery and Shooting on All Saints Road
Police are investigating an armed robbery and shooting that occurred on June 12th at a construction site on All Saints Road, where two armed men robbed a man of jewellery and other items.
Golden Grove Man Pleads Guilty to Carlisle Bay Resort Shooting Charges
Frederick Henry, a Golden Grove resident, has pleaded guilty to firearm-related charges connected to a shooting incident at Carlisle Bay Resort that occurred over three years ago. Henry appeared before the court on Monday and is scheduled to return for further proceedings.
Nut Grove Man Faces Multiple Charges Over Cashew Hill Theft and Assault
Dejontè Buckley, 21, of Nut Grove has been charged with larceny, assault and battery, threatening language, and possession of an imitation firearm following an incident at Cashew Hill on June 16. The charges stem from an alleged theft and assault involving a Cassada Gardens resident's vehicle.
Man Remanded Over $476K Cannabis Seizure After Court Cites Flight Risk
Dean Robert Gould, 55, has been remanded to prison after appearing before Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel in connection with a cannabis seizure estimated at $476,000. The court cited flight risk concerns in ordering his detention.