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CCTV Captures Moment Cyclist Struck by Out-of-Control Vehicle
Surveillance footage has surfaced showing the moment a cyclist was struck by an out-of-control Toyota Vitz. The CCTV recording captures the full moment of impact in disturbing detail.
34 Pounds of Cannabis Worth EC$204,000 Seized at VC Bird Airport
A joint police and Customs operation at V.C. Bird International Airport uncovered 34 pounds of suspected cannabis hidden inside a cardboard box at the LIAT Cargo Shed. The seizure carries an estimated street value of EC$204,000, with investigations ongoing and no arrests yet announced.
Police and Customs Seize 34 Pounds of Cannabis at VC Bird Airport
Officers from the Narcotics Department and Customs Enforcement seized 34 pounds of cannabis valued at EC$204,000 during a joint operation at V.C. Bird International Airport on June 18. The substance was found inside vacuum-sealed packages within a cardboard box at the LIAT Cargo Shed.
Thieves Cut Fence, Steal Two Horses from Big Creek Farm
Two horses were stolen from a Big Creek farm after thieves cut through a fence overnight, prompting owner Chantelle Winter to appeal for public assistance in locating the animals. Winter has expressed fears for the horses' safety, noting that animals previously taken from her farm were later recovered with injuries and signs of abuse.
Horses Stolen from Big Creek Farm; Owner Fears for Animals' Safety
A Big Creek farm owner is appealing for public help after two horses — a red chestnut male gelding and a chestnut female — were stolen in an overnight break-in. Owner Chantelle Winter fears for the animals' safety following a previous incident in which recovered horses showed signs of abuse.
Cyclist Hospitalised After Early Morning Vehicle Strike on Factory Road
A cyclist was rushed to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre early Saturday morning after being struck by a blue Toyota Vitz on Factory Road. The extent of his injuries has not yet been disclosed, and authorities are investigating the circumstances of the collision.
Young Boy Found Stabbed Following Alleged Kidnapping Incident
A young boy was found with multiple stab wounds following an alleged kidnapping and has been taken to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre for treatment. Police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Cyclist Injured After Being Struck by Vehicle on Factory Road
A cyclist was struck by a vehicle on Factory Road, with video footage of the incident circulating publicly. The collision has raised concerns about road safety in the area.
Young Boy Hospitalized with Stab Wounds After Alleged Kidnapping
A young boy is hospitalized at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre with multiple stab wounds following an alleged kidnapping. His injuries are reported as non-life-threatening, and an investigation is expected to be launched.
Woman in Critical Condition After Being Found with Chop Wounds in Sea View Farm
A woman found with multiple chop wounds along a roadway in Sea View Farm early Saturday morning is in critical condition in the ICU at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre. Police are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Woman Found with Chop Wounds in Sea View Farm, Fighting for Life in ICU
A woman was found with multiple chop wounds along a roadside in Sea View Farm in the early hours of Saturday morning and is currently in the ICU at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre with life-threatening injuries. The circumstances surrounding the attack remain unclear as investigators prepare to launch a full inquiry.
Elderly Man Hospitalised After Three Intruders Force Entry Into Paradise View Home
An elderly Paradise View resident is hospitalised with serious injuries after three men allegedly broke down his front door and assaulted him on the afternoon of June 18. Police are investigating and no arrests have been announced.
Antiguan-Linked Woman Sentenced 48 Years After Fatal Scalding of Five-Year-Old Stepdaughter
Janice Nix, 67, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the 1978 manslaughter of her five-year-old stepdaughter Andrea Bernard, who died after being forced into a scalding bath in south London. The case was reopened in 2022 after Andrea's brother came forward with details of what he witnessed as a child.
Family Appeals for Help Finding Missing 16-Year-Old from Otto's New Town
A search is under way for 16-year-old Brianna Lewis from Otto's New Town, last seen in a black crop top and short jeans. Her family and police are appealing to the public for any information on her whereabouts.
Family Pleads for Help Locating Missing 16-Year-Old from Otto's New Town
The family of 16-year-old Brianna Lewis from Otto's New Town is appealing to the public for help in locating the missing teenager. Brianna was last seen wearing a black crop top and short jeans, and investigations are ongoing.
Antiguan Woman Sentenced to 12 Years for 1978 Scalding Death of 5-Year-Old Stepdaughter
Janice Nix, 67, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the 1978 manslaughter of five-year-old Andrea Bernard, her stepdaughter, after the case was reopened 44 years later following testimony from the victim's brother. As reported by Antigua News Room, the sentencing at Isleworth Crown Court concludes a case in which the child's scalding death had long been treated as an accident.
Two Armed Robbery Suspects at Large After Worker Shot on All Saints Road
Two suspects remain at large after an armed robbery at a construction site on All Saints Road ended with a worker being shot in the lower abdomen on June 12. Police are actively investigating the incident.
Police Investigate Theft of Construction and Agricultural Equipment in Bolans
Police are investigating two weekend thefts in the Bolans area involving a US$2,000 jackhammer taken from the Chapa Housing Project and agricultural equipment stolen from the Green Castle Agriculture Station. No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.
Nut Grove Man Charged with Theft, Assault and Imitation Firearm Possession
A 21-year-old Nut Grove man, Dejontè Buckley, has been charged with larceny, assault and battery, threatening language, and possession of an imitation firearm following an alleged vehicle theft in the Cashew Hill area. Police recovered a ski mask and imitation firearm during the investigation.
Nut Grove Man Charged with Larceny, Assault and Imitation Firearm Possession
A 21-year-old Nut Grove man, Dejontè Buckley, has been charged with larceny, assault, and possession of an imitation firearm following an alleged vehicle break-in at Cashew Hill on June 16. Items valued at approximately $3,716.00 ECC were stolen, with a ski mask and imitation firearm later recovered by police.