Crime
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Security Guard Escapes Armed Robbery Attempt at Cassada Gardens Business
A security guard escaped an alleged armed robbery attempt at a Cassada Gardens business early Sunday morning, according to Antigua Observer. The incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. while the guard was asleep in his vehicle on the company's premises.
Man Convicted of Burglary at Home of 84-Year-Old Woman
Mark Willock has been found guilty of burglary in connection with a break-in at the home of an 84-year-old woman, following a judge-alone trial presided over by Justice John Spencer.
Man Gets Six Years for Indecent Assault and Attempted Choking of Woman in Her Home
A man found guilty in March of indecently assaulting a woman and attempting to choke her in her home has been handed a six-year prison sentence. The jury had rejected his claim that the encounter was a prearranged paid sexual agreement.
Barbuda Restaurant Hit by Six Break-Ins in Under Two Months, Owner Demands Action
The co-owner of The Sage Table Barbuda says her restaurant and bar has been broken into six times in less than two months, expressing frustration over what she describes as little progress in resolving the repeated incidents.
Man Sentenced to Six Years for Mill Reef Club Home Invasion Robbery
Marlon Carr has been sentenced to six years in prison after being convicted on three counts of aggravated robbery connected to a 2022 home invasion at the Mill Reef Club. Justice Ann Marie Smith handed down the sentence following a judge-alone trial that concluded with a guilty verdict in March.
Cashew Hill Man Sentenced to 12 Months for Cannabis Possession
Cashew Hill resident Pernod Samuel has been handed a 12-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to possessing over 15 pounds of cannabis valued at more than $30,000. He appeared before Justice John Spencer in the High Court of Justice.
Shop Owner Fights Back After Gold Chain Snatched in All Saints Village
A shop owner in All Saints Village had her gold chain violently snatched by a young man while serving him at her counter, with CCTV footage of the incident now circulating online. Authorities are investigating the robbery, the latest in a series of jewelry-snatching incidents in the area.
Nearly $500K in Cannabis Seized at VC Bird Airport, One Man Arrested
Cannabis valued at nearly $476,000 has been seized at V.C. Bird International Airport following a joint drug interdiction operation, with one man taken into custody. The bust involved the Narcotics Department, the K-9 Unit, and the Customs Enforcement Unit.
Cannabis Discovered in Teen's School Bag After Father Reports Missing Knife
A father who alerted school staff about a missing kitchen knife inadvertently triggered the discovery of cannabis in his teenage son's school bag at an Antiguan secondary school. The find came after the parent requested a search of his child's belongings, as reported by Antigua Observer.
Family of Missing Trinidadian Demands Answers One Year After Disappearance
One year after 21-year-old Trinidadian national Thomas Vasquez was last seen at a farm in Glanvilles, Antigua, his family remains without answers about his disappearance. His mother continues to publicly seek information as the case remains unresolved.
Chief Magistrate Delivers Court Procedure Training to Police Recruits
Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel visited the Sir Wright F. George Police Academy to train recruits on court procedures, the Child Justice Act, and evidential requirements. The session forms part of the recruits' broader preparation for active duty.
Man Shot in Early Morning Attack on Dickenson Bay Street
A man was injured after a masked gunman approached his vehicle and fired a single shot on Dickenson Bay Street in the early hours of yesterday morning. Police responded to the scene around 4:00 a.m.
Two Mc Pond Residents Remanded on Murder Charge in Death of Sheldon Dias
Two Mc Pond, All Saints residents — Kyle Taylor, 29, and Candace Sawyers, 30 — have been remanded to His Majesty's Prison after being charged with the murder of 35-year-old Sheldon Dias. The charges relate to an incident on June 5th in their village.
Man On Trial for Armed Robbery Faces New Break-In Charges
Tristan Armstrong, 34, who is currently on trial for armed robbery in the High Court, has been arrested and charged with breaking into a store on lower All Saints Road. He now faces five additional charges, including Resisting Arrest and Escaping Lawful Custody.
Four Men Charged Over $3M Cannabis Haul in One of Antigua's Largest Drug Seizures
Four men have been charged in connection with a seizure of more than 1,200 pounds of cannabis valued at over EC$3 million, marking one of the largest drug busts in Antigua and Barbuda's recent history.
Bendals Village Man Jailed Two-and-a-Half Years for Drug Trafficking
Damar Stapleton of Bendals Village has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking before Justice John Spencer in the High Court. The conviction relates to an incident at Deep Water Harbour in March 2024.
Two Vessel Crew Members Robbed at Knifepoint on Popeshead Street
Two vessel crew members were attacked and robbed on Popeshead Street in the early hours of June 4th while returning to their ship at Heritage Quay. Police are searching for the suspects.
Man Killed at Mc Pond, All Saints; Two Suspects in Custody
A man identified as Sheldon Diaz of All Saints was killed at Mc Pond following an altercation on June 5th. Two suspects — one male and one female — are currently in police custody as investigators piece together the events.
Four Men Arrested After Police Seize 500 Cannabis Plants Near Pares Village
Four men have been taken into custody after police dismantled a cannabis plantation near Pares Village, seizing over 500 plants and nearly a thousand pounds of cured marijuana, as reported by Antigua Observer.
Body of 75-Year-Old Man Found on Lower All Saints Road
The body of 75-year-old Carl Noel Lashley was discovered on the sidewalk of lower All Saints Road, in front of a former supermarket building opposite the Industrial Workshop for the Blind. Police issued a bulletin confirming the identity of the deceased.