Crime
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CCTV Footage Shown in Court During Nigel Christian Murder Trial
CCTV footage allegedly showing murdered Customs official Nigel Christian's truck being tailed by a silver car was played in the High Court on Monday, as the murder trial of three accused men reached its eighth day before Justice Rajiv Persaud.
Ex-Hadeed Motors Employee Jailed Five Years for $80K Vehicle Fraud
Dylan Simon, a former Hadeed Motors employee of over two decades, has been sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of stealing an $80,000 vehicle using forged documents and fictitious payment records.
Nine Pounds of Cannabis Seized at VC Bird International Airport
A joint drug interdiction operation at V.C. Bird International Airport's FedEx Cargo Shed uncovered nine pounds of cannabis with an estimated street value of $54,000. Officers from the Narcotics Department and the Customs Enforcement Task Force carried out the operation on February 25th.
Greenbay Man Charged with Murder Following Fatal Valley Road Stabbing
Kevin Frederick, 57, of George Street, Greenbay, has been charged with murder in connection with a fatal stabbing on Valley Road on February 25 and is expected to appear in Magistrate's Court this week.
Bus Driver Found Guilty of Indecent Assault on 12-Year-Old Passenger
A jury has found bus driver Kenroy Graham guilty of indecently assaulting a 12-year-old girl who boarded his bus alone at the West Bus Station on April 1, 2022. The trial revealed a calculated sequence of events targeting the young victim.
High Court Awards Prisoner $10K After Finding He Was Unlawfully Held Without Magistrate Appearances
A High Court judge has found that an inmate at His Majesty's Prison was unlawfully held for an extended period after authorities failed to bring him before a Magistrate as required by law, awarding him $10,000 in damages. The prisoner went nearly two months without a proper court appearance at one point, according to Antigua Observer.
Witness in Nigel Christian Murder Trial Grilled Over Failure to Contact Police
A witness in the Nigel Christian murder trial faced tough cross-examination on day seven before Justice Rajiv Persaud, with the defence questioning why the man — who claims he was gripped by fear — drove past a police station without reporting anything on the day of the killing.
RPFAB Policewomen Plan Four-Day Series to Mark International Women's Day 2026
The women of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda have announced a four-day celebration for International Women's Day 2026, themed "Building Strength Beyond the Badge" — a phrase authored by Constable Kimara Davis. The events aim to recognise female officers' strength and identity beyond their policing roles.
Community Activist Mourns Slain Jennings Father as Police Probe Fatal Stabbing
Community activist Gladys Potter has paid tribute to Dalton Cornwall, a Jennings resident fatally stabbed on Wednesday, describing him as a devoted father and valued community member. Police continue to investigate the circumstances of his death.
Defence Turns Tables on Key Witness in Nigel Christian Murder Trial
The prosecution's key witness in the Nigel Christian murder trial faced a dramatic accusation on day six of proceedings, with defence attorneys alleging the witness himself planned and carried out the killing of the senior Customs official.
Forensic Photographer Presents Crime Scene Evidence in Nigel Christian Murder Trial
A forensic photographer appeared via video link in the Nigel Christian murder trial on Tuesday, presenting crime scene imagery and clothing evidence allegedly connected to the accused. The officer, from the Forensic Evidence Recovery Unit, was led through testimony by the prosecution in the ongoing High Court proceedings.