Crime
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2026 Homicides Double Last Year's Rate After Gray's Farm Man Found Dead
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda has confirmed that homicides in 2026 are running at double the rate of the same period last year, following the discovery of a man's body in the Gray's Farm community early Tuesday morning.
Desouza Road Man's Vehicle Destroyed by Fire After Dogs Sound Alarm
A Desouza Road man was jolted awake by barking dogs in the early hours of Monday morning, only to find his Toyota Altezza engulfed in flames. His attempts to extinguish the fire on his own were unsuccessful, as reported by Antigua Observer.
US National Arrested at VC Bird Airport on Cannabis Possession and Importation Charges
US national Fady Aziz Saloum, 34, was arrested at V.C. Bird International Airport following a joint drug interdiction operation involving the Narcotics Department, K-9, and Customs Enforcement Units. He faces charges of possession and importation of cannabis, as reported by Antigua Observer.
Police Investigating Four Robberies Reported Across St. John's in Single Night
Police are investigating four robberies reported across St. John's on Sunday night, including three incidents that occurred within minutes of each other at different locations. The first reported incident took place at a gaming establishment on Corn Alley just after 11 p.m.
Thieves Disable Security System, Steal 25 Buckets of Primer from Booby Alley Housing Project
Police are investigating the theft of 25 buckets of construction primer from the Booby Alley Housing Project in Point, after thieves breached the perimeter and disabled the site's security surveillance system overnight. A man associated with the project reported the incident to authorities.
23 Weekend Collisions Prompt Police Road Safety Warning
Corporal Brendan Sutherland has raised the alarm after police responded to 23 vehicular collisions between Friday and Sunday, issuing a strong appeal for motorists to exercise greater caution on Antigua's roads.
Mother of Slain Customs Official Takes Stand in Nigel Christian Murder Trial
The mother of slain senior Customs official Nigel Christian testified in the ongoing murder trial of three men accused of abducting and killing her son, with her emotional account at times conflicting with earlier statements made to police. The case continues to draw widespread attention across Antigua and Barbuda.
Cannabis Worth $78K Seized in Joint Operation at V.C. Bird International Airport
Officers from the Narcotics Department and the Customs Enforcement Unit seized cannabis with an estimated street value of $78,000 during a joint operation at V.C. Bird International Airport on Thursday, March 5.
CCTV Equipment Bound for Antigua as Island-Wide Surveillance System Nears Launch
The equipment for Antigua and Barbuda's island-wide CCTV surveillance system is on its way to the island, with installation set to begin within weeks. The update was delivered to Cabinet by Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant, as reported by Antigua Observer.
FBI DNA Expert Cross-Examined in Murder Trial of Men Accused of Killing Customs Official
The murder trial of three men charged with the abduction and killing of senior Customs official Nigel Christian continued Thursday with the cross-examination of an FBI forensic DNA expert whose testimony links the accused to crime scene evidence.
Nut Grove Man Sentenced to Seven Months for Smuggling Gun Magazine in Speaker
A Nut Grove man has been sentenced to seven months in prison after pleading guilty to attempting to smuggle a firearm magazine into Antigua concealed inside a wireless party speaker. Alex Joseph, 33, was sentenced on Thursday following a stop-and-search operation that uncovered the hidden contraband.
Female RPFAB Officers Launch 'Beyond the Badge' Retreat to Boost Community Ties and Well-Being
Female officers of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda have launched a four-day retreat titled 'Building Strength Beyond the Badge 2026,' aimed at deepening community bonds and supporting the personal and professional well-being of women in the force.
CID Investigates Break-In at Market Street Fisheries Complex
The Criminal Investigations Department is investigating a break-in at the Fisheries Complex on Market Street, discovered by an employee at approximately 6:30 am. Authorities were alerted after the staff member arrived for their shift and found the ice dispatch door had been breached.
Man Sentenced to Six Years for Sexual Abuse of Wife's Teenage Niece
A man has been jailed for six years after a jury found him guilty of having sexual intercourse with a dependent and indecent assault involving his wife's teenage niece. The case, reported by Antigua Observer, centred on the abuse of trust within a family household.
West Bus Station Police Outpost Suffers Significant Fire Damage
The St. John's Fire Station is investigating a fire that caused significant damage to the West Bus Station Police Outpost on the morning of Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Fire tender No. 17 was dispatched to the scene at 6:50 am, according to Antigua Observer.
FBI DNA Expert Links Accused Men to Evidence in Customs Officer Murder Trial
An FBI forensic expert has linked DNA evidence found on clothing and other items recovered from two locations to the men accused of abducting and murdering a senior customs officer, according to Antigua Observer. The testimony, featuring statistics reaching into the octillions, marked a significant development in one of Antigua and Barbuda's most closely watched murder trials.
Nut Grove Man Pleads Guilty After Firearm Magazine Found Hidden in Party Speaker
A Nut Grove man has pleaded guilty to firearm magazine possession after police found a 30-round 9mm magazine concealed inside a wireless party speaker he had just collected from a shipping agency. Alex Joseph was intercepted by officers along Simon Bolivar Boulevard in St Johnston's Village.
Jamaican National Remanded After Nearly 60 Pounds of Cannabis Found at VC Bird Airport
A 38-year-old Jamaican national has been charged and remanded to HMP after officers seized nearly 60 pounds of cannabis, valued at EC $360,000, from two suitcases at VC Bird International Airport on March 1st.
Murder Victim Warned Brother of Work Tensions Before Death, High Court Told
On day nine of a high-profile murder trial, witnesses described victim Nigel Christian as a quiet, family-oriented man who had warned his brother of workplace tensions months before his death. The disclosure, reported by Antigua Observer, adds a significant dimension to one of Antigua and Barbuda's most closely watched court proceedings.
Jamaican Man Arrested After 60 Pounds of Cannabis Seized at VCBIA
A 38-year-old Jamaican man was arrested after approximately 60 pounds of cannabis, valued at an estimated $360,000, were seized during a joint drug interdiction operation at V.C. Bird International Airport on March 1st.