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Police to Boost Carnival Security as Repeat Offenders Set for Release
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda will increase its presence during this year's Carnival season, with Assistant Commissioner Lisborn Michael confirming enhanced deployments in response to a number of repeat offenders due for release before the end of July.
Barbados Cricketer Shaqkere Parris Charged with Battery After Antigua Resort Incident
Barbados cricketer Shaqkere Parris, a recent member of the West Indies Academy squad, has been charged with battery after an altercation with a taxi driver at an Antigua resort. He is due in court on July 2nd.
False Police Reports Divert Resources From Real Cases, ACP Warns
Assistant Commissioner of Police Lisborn Michael has revealed that several recent reports of kidnapping and robbery investigated by police were false, warning that fabricated incidents are draining critical law enforcement resources. The disclosure, reported by Antigua Observer, follows a notable deployment triggered by a bogus kidnapping report in Clare Hall over the weekend.
Crime Reports Drop by 158 Cases in First Five Months of 2025, Police Say
Crime reports in Antigua and Barbuda fell by 158 cases between January and May this year compared to the same period last year, senior police officials have revealed. A total of 1,215 crimes were recorded during the period, according to Antigua Observer.
Entertainer Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Assault Charges, Trial Set for October
An entertainer charged with serious indecency and indecent assault is scheduled to stand trial in the High Court on October 5 after pleading not guilty to both charges. The alleged assault is said to have occurred on December 23, 2024.
67-Year-Old Woman Reports Home Invasion Rape in Early Morning Attack
A 67-year-old Antiguan woman has reported being raped inside her home after an intruder broke in at approximately 3:30 a.m. last Wednesday. The elderly victim said she attempted to secure her door and warned the man before the alleged attack occurred.
Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Causing Death by Dangerous Driving on All Saints Road
La-Shanti Cooper has pleaded not guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, more than two years after an 18-year-old was killed in a crash on All Saints Road. The case is now proceeding through the courts following her appearance before the judge last week.
Two Teens Shot on South Street Saturday Night
Two teenage males sustained gunshot wounds Saturday night following a shooting on South Street near a tattoo shop. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred at approximately 9:10 p.m. on June 27.
63-Year-Old Man Stabbed During Gold Chain Robbery on Armstrong Road
A 63-year-old man was stabbed in the shoulder and robbed of his gold chain on No. 2 Armstrong Road during the early afternoon, shortly after leaving the CMC area where he and his wife had been selling rice pudding.
Two Gold Chain Robberies Strike Antigua Within One Hour
Two people were robbed of gold chains in separate incidents across Antigua within the same hour last week. The victims include an 87-year-old man who was attacked at his Clark's Hill home.
Hit-and-Run Driver Pleads Guilty to Injuring National Cyclist Tahje Browne
Kishroy Harry has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and related charges after a hit-and-run accident left national cyclist Tahje Browne seriously injured. Harry appeared before Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel at the St John's Magistrates' Court.
Police Renew Speeding Warning After Cyclist Tahje Browne Injured in Hit-and-Run
National cyclist Tahje Browne suffered a serious leg injury in a hit-and-run on Sir Sydney Walling Highway, prompting the Royal Police Force's Traffic Department to renew its warnings against speeding. Corporal Brendon Sutherland spoke out on the matter via Observer AM.
Man Robbed and Injured Outside West Bus Station in Early Morning Attack
A man was robbed and injured near the West Bus Station in the early hours of Saturday, June 20th, after leaving Paradise Casino. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred around 1:15 a.m.
Three Businesses Hit in Week of Break-Ins Across Antigua
Three businesses in Fort Road, Belmont, and All Saints were targeted in a series of break-ins within a single week. Police are pursuing inquiries into all three incidents and have reportedly obtained useful information in at least one case.
Two Men Detained Following Police Searches in Hatton
Two men have been taken into police custody after the CID Task Force and Special Services Unit conducted search operations at separate premises in Hatton on June 22nd.
Hit-and-Run Suspect Charged After Attempting to Flee Antigua
Kishroy Harry of St. Johnson's Village has been arrested and charged in connection with a hit-and-run accident that seriously injured national cyclist Tahje Browne, after police caught him attempting to flee the country.
Automotive Expert Calls for Urgent Policing Overhaul After 15 Weekend Road Collisions
Fifteen traffic collisions were recorded across Antigua and Barbuda in a single weekend, prompting automotive expert Paul Ryan to demand an immediate overhaul of traffic policing, citing critical gaps in patrol coverage as the root cause.
Police Commissioner Calls on Public to Report Crime, Warns Silence Fuels Criminal Activity
Commissioner of Police Everton Jeffers is urging Antiguans and Barbudans to report criminal activity through any trusted channel, warning that public silence is one of the greatest obstacles to fighting crime. The appeal, made during a recent interview, stresses that tackling crime is a shared community responsibility.
Driver Charged in Death of Cyclist Andre Simon Due in Court June 30
Kenyatta Benjamin, charged with dangerous driving in connection with the death of national cyclist Andre Simon, is scheduled to appear in court on June 30th to enter a plea, according to Antigua Observer.
ONDCP, Police, and ECCB Unite to Combat Cyber Fraud and Financial Crime
The ONDCP, the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda, and the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank have collaborated in a regional initiative targeting cyber-enabled fraud and emerging financial crime threats. The effort aims to strengthen awareness and resilience among key law enforcement and regulatory agencies.