Crime
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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.
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.