Crime
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Grays Farm Residents Demand Answers After Gregson Hixon Dies in Pares Road Crash
Residents of Grays Farm are demanding answers following the death of Gregson Hixon in a fiery crash on Pares Road, according to Antigua.news. A community letter reflects growing frustration over the lack of clarity surrounding the fatal incident.
Police Warn Public of Rising 'Smash and Grab' Jewelry Snatching Trend
Antigua's Commissioner of Police Everton Jeffers is warning the public about a rising trend of young men snatching gold jewelry from victims' necks, wrists, and fingers in public. The tactic has been compared to 'smash and grab' style robberies.
Operation Iron Grid Delivering Results Against Street Crime, Police Commissioner Says
Commissioner of Police Everton Jeffers says Operation Iron Grid is producing tangible results against street crime, including recent snatch-and-grab incidents, though he declined to reveal operational details. The commissioner confirmed the operation remains active during a radio interview this week.
Police Commissioner Warns Drivers: Fleeing Crash Scenes Is a Criminal Offence
Commissioner of Police Everton Jeffers has warned motorists that fleeing a traffic accident scene is a criminal offence, following the viral spread of a video showing a driver abandoning an injured cyclist. The footage, widely shared on social media, shows the driver of a Toyota Vitz checking on the cyclist before leaving without alerting authorities.
Police Investigate Death of 19-Year-Old Woman at Devil's Bridge
Police are investigating the death of 19-year-old Zowie Tomlinson of Parham Town, whose body was recovered from the sea near Devil's Bridge on Sunday morning following a joint search operation.
Police Probe Armed Robbery and Shooting on All Saints Road
Police are investigating an armed robbery and shooting that occurred on June 12th at a construction site on All Saints Road, where two armed men robbed a man of jewellery and other items.
Golden Grove Man Pleads Guilty to Carlisle Bay Resort Shooting Charges
Frederick Henry, a Golden Grove resident, has pleaded guilty to firearm-related charges connected to a shooting incident at Carlisle Bay Resort that occurred over three years ago. Henry appeared before the court on Monday and is scheduled to return for further proceedings.
Nut Grove Man Faces Multiple Charges Over Cashew Hill Theft and Assault
Dejontè Buckley, 21, of Nut Grove has been charged with larceny, assault and battery, threatening language, and possession of an imitation firearm following an incident at Cashew Hill on June 16. The charges stem from an alleged theft and assault involving a Cassada Gardens resident's vehicle.
Man Remanded Over $476K Cannabis Seizure After Court Cites Flight Risk
Dean Robert Gould, 55, has been remanded to prison after appearing before Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel in connection with a cannabis seizure estimated at $476,000. The court cited flight risk concerns in ordering his detention.
Security Guard Escapes Armed Robbery Attempt at Cassada Gardens Business
A security guard escaped an alleged armed robbery attempt at a Cassada Gardens business early Sunday morning, according to Antigua Observer. The incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. while the guard was asleep in his vehicle on the company's premises.
Man Convicted of Burglary at Home of 84-Year-Old Woman
Mark Willock has been found guilty of burglary in connection with a break-in at the home of an 84-year-old woman, following a judge-alone trial presided over by Justice John Spencer.
Man Gets Six Years for Indecent Assault and Attempted Choking of Woman in Her Home
A man found guilty in March of indecently assaulting a woman and attempting to choke her in her home has been handed a six-year prison sentence. The jury had rejected his claim that the encounter was a prearranged paid sexual agreement.
Barbuda Restaurant Hit by Six Break-Ins in Under Two Months, Owner Demands Action
The co-owner of The Sage Table Barbuda says her restaurant and bar has been broken into six times in less than two months, expressing frustration over what she describes as little progress in resolving the repeated incidents.
Man Sentenced to Six Years for Mill Reef Club Home Invasion Robbery
Marlon Carr has been sentenced to six years in prison after being convicted on three counts of aggravated robbery connected to a 2022 home invasion at the Mill Reef Club. Justice Ann Marie Smith handed down the sentence following a judge-alone trial that concluded with a guilty verdict in March.
Cashew Hill Man Sentenced to 12 Months for Cannabis Possession
Cashew Hill resident Pernod Samuel has been handed a 12-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to possessing over 15 pounds of cannabis valued at more than $30,000. He appeared before Justice John Spencer in the High Court of Justice.
Shop Owner Fights Back After Gold Chain Snatched in All Saints Village
A shop owner in All Saints Village had her gold chain violently snatched by a young man while serving him at her counter, with CCTV footage of the incident now circulating online. Authorities are investigating the robbery, the latest in a series of jewelry-snatching incidents in the area.
Nearly $500K in Cannabis Seized at VC Bird Airport, One Man Arrested
Cannabis valued at nearly $476,000 has been seized at V.C. Bird International Airport following a joint drug interdiction operation, with one man taken into custody. The bust involved the Narcotics Department, the K-9 Unit, and the Customs Enforcement Unit.
Cannabis Discovered in Teen's School Bag After Father Reports Missing Knife
A father who alerted school staff about a missing kitchen knife inadvertently triggered the discovery of cannabis in his teenage son's school bag at an Antiguan secondary school. The find came after the parent requested a search of his child's belongings, as reported by Antigua Observer.
Family of Missing Trinidadian Demands Answers One Year After Disappearance
One year after 21-year-old Trinidadian national Thomas Vasquez was last seen at a farm in Glanvilles, Antigua, his family remains without answers about his disappearance. His mother continues to publicly seek information as the case remains unresolved.
Chief Magistrate Delivers Court Procedure Training to Police Recruits
Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel visited the Sir Wright F. George Police Academy to train recruits on court procedures, the Child Justice Act, and evidential requirements. The session forms part of the recruits' broader preparation for active duty.