Crime
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Four Youths Shot Near Joe Mikes Hotel in Late-Night Incident
Four youths aged 16 to 20 were shot near Joe Mikes, between Corn Alley and Nevis Street, late at night. All four remain in stable condition as police investigate the incident.
Four Youths Wounded in Late-Night St. John's Shooting Near Nevis Street
Four young people aged 16 to 20 were hospitalised in stable condition following a late-night shooting near Joe Mikes, between Corn Alley and Nevis Street in St. John's. Police are actively investigating the incident.
Two Men Arrested After Casino Altercation and Failed Escape Attempt
Two men were arrested in the early hours of Sunday after an altercation with police at Paradise Casino, during which one suspect briefly attempted to flee custody before being quickly apprehended. Investigations remain ongoing.
PM Browne Dismisses Gang Theory in Villa Teen Double Murder as Suspects Remain Held
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has dismissed gang involvement as a factor in the killings of two Villa teenagers, as two men remain held as persons of interest and investigators await a formal police update following a coroner's inquest.
PM Browne: Villa Double Teen Homicide Not Gang-Related, Inquest Concludes
The inquest into the Villa deaths of teenagers Omarie Lewis and Brianna Clarke has concluded, with Prime Minister Gaston Browne stating the double homicide was not gang-related. Two persons of interest remain in custody as police continue their investigation.
Elderly Man Hospitalised After Being Struck by Vehicle Near Landing Strip Bar
An elderly man, believed to be around 65 years old, was hospitalised in stable condition after being struck by a vehicle early Sunday morning near the Landing Strip Bar and Restaurant. Police say the incident is not being treated as a hit-and-run and an investigation is ongoing.
Four Youths Shot Near Corn Alley in Late-Night Incident
Four young people between the ages of 16 and 20 were shot late at night near Joe Mike's in the Corn Alley and Nevis Street area. All four were transported to hospital and are reported to be in stable condition.
Four Youths Shot Near Joe Mikes in Early Morning Incident
Four young people between the ages of 16 and 20 are in stable condition after being shot in the vicinity of Joe Mikes, between Corn Alley and Nevis Street. Police investigations are ongoing.
Mother Pleads for Public's Help Locating Distressed Missing Teen
A mother is urgently appealing to the public for help finding her teenage son, Tejornie Mannix, who is wandering the streets in distress with visible bruises and avoiding family members trying to get him help.
Resident Demands Accountability After Police Response to Firearm Threat Falls Short
A woman is demanding accountability from the All Saints Police Station after she says officers failed to take meaningful action following a firearm threat made against her. According to Antigua News Room, despite providing a full report and license plate information, she has received no updates and continues to live in fear.
Court Rejects Jolly Harbour Homeowner's Bid to Silence Management Company in Fee Dispute
A High Court judge has dismissed an urgent application by Jolly Harbour property owner Cyprian Kowalczyk, who sought to prevent management company CDAL from labelling him a debtor amid an ongoing fee dispute. The ruling does not resolve whether the fees are legally owed, with that question set to be decided at trial.
High Court Rejects Jolly Harbour Homeowner's Bid to Restrain Developer Over Fee Dispute
A High Court judge has dismissed Jolly Harbour homeowner Cyprian Kowalczyk's emergency bid to stop management company Caribbean Developments (Antigua) Limited from labelling him a non-payer, finding he failed to meet the legal requirements for the order. The underlying dispute over whether Kowalczyk is obligated to pay community charges will proceed to a full trial.
Man Sentenced to Five Years for Sexual Assault of 13-Year-Old Cousin
A man has been sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting his 13-year-old cousin during a school drop-off in October 2022. A jury deliberated for roughly 90 minutes before returning unanimous guilty verdicts on charges of serious indecency and indecent assault.
Woman Ordered to Pay $9,000 for Violent Attack on Retired Teacher
Veyella Peters has been convicted of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and ordered to pay $9,000 to a retired teacher she attacked inside his home in November 2023. The court rejected her self-defence claim, finding the victim's account credible.
Woman Ordered to Pay $9,000 After Meat Cleaver Attack on Sleeping Retired Teacher
Veyella Peters has been convicted and ordered to pay $9,000 in compensation after attacking a retired man with a meat cleaver as he slept. The court rejected her self-defence claim, finding the late-night assault deliberate.
Police Warn Against Drunk Driving, Alcohol Sales Ban in Easter Safety Advisory
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda has issued an Easter safety advisory warning against drunk driving and reminding business operators that alcohol sales are prohibited on Good Friday. Officers will conduct increased patrols throughout the holiday weekend.
Man Sentenced to Five Years for Sexually Assaulting 13-Year-Old Cousin
A man has been sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting his 13-year-old cousin on what was supposed to be a trip to school. The jury unanimously rejected his defence, delivering guilty verdicts after roughly 90 minutes of deliberations.
Four Children Killed in Machete Attack at Ugandan Nursery School
A man disguised as a parent forced his way into a nursery school in Uganda's capital Kampala on Thursday and killed four young children with a machete before being arrested by police.
Teen Charged with Murder in 2023 Fatal Beating Over Stolen Phone
An 18-year-old has been charged with the murder of Rodney Piper, who died in September 2023 after being beaten during a dispute over a stolen phone. The accused, who was a minor at the time of the alleged offence, has been granted bail by the High Court.
Teen Charged With 2023 Murder of Golden Grove Man, Granted Bail
An 18-year-old has been charged with the 2023 murder of Golden Grove resident Rodney Piper, who died after being beaten by a group of young men over a stolen phone dispute. The accused, treated as a minor due to his age at the time of the offence, has been granted bail by the High Court.