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Security Guard Escapes Armed Intruder at Cassada Gardens Business
A security guard escaped unharmed after an armed, masked man smashed his vehicle window and attempted to force him into a Cassada Gardens business compound around 1 a.m. Sunday. Police have launched an investigation and are seeking to identify the suspect.
Man Sentenced to Six Years for Indecent Assault and Attempted Choking
A man convicted of indecently assaulting a woman and attempting to choke her in her own home has been sentenced to six years in prison. The jury rejected his claim that the encounter was a pre-arranged paid transaction.
Man Sentenced to Six Years for Indecent Assault and Choking Woman in Her Home
A man has been sentenced to six years in prison after a jury found him guilty of indecently assaulting a woman and attempting to choke her inside her own home. The jury rejected his claim that the encounter had been a prearranged paid sexual agreement.
Ex-Carlisle Bay Resort Worker Pleads Guilty to Shooting Two Colleagues
Frederick Henry, a former Carlisle Bay Resort employee, has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and related firearms charges after shooting two colleagues outside the luxury hotel in 2023. He now awaits sentencing in the High Court.
Golden Grove Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder in 2023 Carlisle Bay Resort Shooting
Frederick Henry, a Golden Grove man, has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and related firearms charges stemming from a 2023 shooting that injured two Carlisle Bay Resort employees. Sentencing is set for July 21 in the High Court.
Man Remanded After 59.5 Pounds of Cannabis Found at VC Bird Airport
A man described as both a barber and a pastor has been remanded in custody after 60 packages of suspected cannabis, weighing roughly 59.5 pounds, were found in his luggage at VC Bird International Airport on 13 June. Dean Robert Gould, 54, faces charges including drug trafficking and importation of cannabis, with a court date set for 29 June.
Barber Remanded After 59.5lbs of Cannabis Found in Airport Luggage
Dean Robert Gould, 54, has been remanded into custody after 59.5 pounds of suspected cannabis valued at EC$357,000 were discovered in his luggage upon arrival at VC Bird International Airport on June 13. The barber and pastor, who holds a US passport, was deemed a flight risk and is due back in court on June 29.
Missing Caribbean Aircraft Located; No Fatalities Confirmed, Investigation Ongoing
A Dominican Republic-registered Beechcraft Baron that disappeared over the Caribbean Sea on June 12 while flying from St. Vincent and the Grenadines to Tobago has been located, with officials confirming no fatalities. Investigations into the circumstances of the flight are ongoing, as reported by Antigua.news.
MCA: Pares Village Cannabis Operation Had No Legal Authorization
The Medicinal Cannabis Authority has confirmed that an entity raided in a Pares Village law enforcement operation held no cannabis licence or sacramental authorization of any kind, and has clarified that authorized cultivation rights cannot be shared or transferred to unaffiliated individuals.
Murder Trial Begins for Man Accused of Killing Syrian Businessman Roudi Shmaly
Trial has begun in the High Court for Jahciba Shoy, charged with the murder and aggravated robbery of Syrian businessman Roudi Shmaly, who was fatally shot at a Desouza Road store in May 2023.
Murder Trial Opens for Second Suspect in Killing of Syrian National Roudi Shmaly
The High Court has begun the murder trial of Jahciba Shoy, the second man charged in the May 2023 fatal shooting of Syrian national Roudi Shmaly at a Desouza Road mart. Shoy faces charges of murder and aggravated robbery.
Man Sentenced to Six Years for Armed Robbery of Elderly Victims at Mill Reef Club
Marlon Carr has been sentenced to six years in prison after being convicted on three counts of aggravated robbery following a 2022 attack on elderly victims at the Mill Reef Club. Justice Ann Marie Smith handed down the sentence last week after a judge-alone trial.
Man Dubbed 'Vampire Killer' Sentenced to 30 Years for 2018 Murder
Delano Forbes, known as the 'Vampire Killer,' has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the 2018 murder of Maurison Thomas, with the judge ordering a sentence review after 15 years. Forbes still faces three additional murder charges linked to separate killings between 2017 and 2018.
Norway Crown Prince's Stepson Sentenced to Four Years for Rape and Domestic Violence
A Norwegian court has sentenced Marius Borg Høiby, stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, to four years in prison for rape, domestic violence, and drug offences following a high-profile seven-week trial. Høiby's lawyer has confirmed he will appeal the verdict.
Father's Search for Missing Knife Uncovers Cannabis in Son's School Bag
A secondary school student's backpack was found to contain cannabis after his father asked school officials to search it in connection with a missing kitchen knife. The 14-year-old was interviewed by police at CID headquarters, with investigations ongoing.
Cannabis Found in Teen's School Bag After Father Reports Missing Knife
A 14-year-old student's school bag was found to contain suspected cannabis after his father alerted the school to a missing kitchen knife. The teenager was interviewed at CID headquarters and told investigators he was unaware the substance was in his bag.
Industrial Court Awards Woman $61,000 After Sheer Rocks Failed to Reinstate Her Post-Maternity
The Industrial Court has awarded Joshuanette Francis over $61,000 after ruling that Sheer Rocks Restaurant and Bar unlawfully failed to reinstate her following maternity leave. The employer has been ordered to pay the full amount by 30 June 2026.
Industrial Court Awards Woman $61K After Sheer Rocks Restaurant Dismissed Her Post-Maternity
The Industrial Court has awarded Joshuanette Francis $61,118.32 after ruling that Sheer Rocks Restaurant and Bar unfairly dismissed her by removing her from the work roster following maternity leave and failing to reinstate her. The employer has been ordered to pay the full amount by 30 June 2026.
Liberta Resident Questions Police Response to Reports of Woman Carrying Knife in Public
A Liberta resident is questioning the adequacy of the police response after reporting a woman allegedly carrying a large knife in public on two separate occasions on Friday. The resident claims officers appeared to record little to no information during either visit to the Liberta Police Station.
Liberta Resident Alleges Police Failed to Document Two Reports of Armed Woman
A resident claims they reported the same knife-carrying woman to police twice in one day in Liberta and All Saints, alleging that officers failed to formally document either report. The individual has since raised the concern publicly, citing fears that a potentially dangerous situation was not treated with sufficient urgency.