Crime
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Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Raping 8-Year-Old Girl in Position of Trust
A man who sexually abused an eight-year-old girl on multiple occasions has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty before the High Court. The defendant, who had posed as the child's father, entered his plea just one day before sentencing, sparing the victim from testifying at trial.
Vehicle Crashes Into Preschool Fence Behind Greenbay School
A vehicle crashed into and became lodged in a fence at a preschool behind Greenbay School. Details on potential injuries have not yet been confirmed.
Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Sexually Abusing Girl in His Care
A High Court judge has sentenced a man to 12 years in prison for the sexual abuse of an eight-year-old girl who had been in his care since birth. The defendant pleaded guilty one day before the sentence was handed down.
Grays Farm Man Charged With Shooting With Intent to Murder After Highway Incident
A 32-year-old Grays Farm man has been charged with Shooting with Intent to Murder and three other firearm-related offences following an incident along Queen Elizabeth Highway in the early hours of Sunday, April 26.
Man Ordered to Pay $20,000 Compensation After Neighbour Suffers Fractured Arm
A New Winthropes man has been ordered to pay $20,000 in compensation after pleading guilty in the High Court to attacking his neighbour with a piece of wood in 2022, leaving the victim with a fractured arm requiring surgery.
Former Store Clerk Ordered to Repay $6,000 for Unauthorised Online Shopping Spree
A High Court has ordered former store clerk Jamila Edwards to repay $6,000 after she pleaded guilty to fraud for using her employer's debit card to make unauthorised purchases on Shein. Edwards must pay $3,000 immediately, with the balance covered in $500 monthly instalments.
High Court Orders Man to Pay $20,000 After Breaking Neighbour's Arm in 2022 Attack
A New Winthropes man has been ordered by the High Court to pay $20,000 in compensation after admitting to causing grievous bodily harm to his neighbour in a 2022 attack that left the victim with a fractured arm requiring surgery.
GARD Center Appeals for Public Help After Unauthorized Intruder Caught on Camera
The Gilbert Agricultural & Rural Development Center is seeking public assistance after surveillance cameras captured an unauthorized individual on its property. Authorities have been notified and an investigation is underway.
Robbery Reported in Lower Gambles; Public Asked to Help Identify Suspect
A robbery was reported in Lower Gambles at approximately 4:24 a.m. today. CCTV footage of the suspect has been shared, and the public is being asked to help identify the individual.
22-Year-Old Arrested After Bomb Threat Targeting Police Headquarters
A 22-year-old man from Old Parham Road was arrested early Tuesday morning in connection with a bomb threat made against Police Headquarters. CID Task Force officers took him into custody at approximately 6:15 a.m., and he is currently assisting with the investigation.
Police Arrest 22-Year-Old Man Over Bomb Threat at Police Headquarters
A 22-year-old man from Old Parham Road was arrested early Tuesday morning by CID Task Force officers in connection with a bomb threat made against Police Headquarters the previous day.
Harrigan Convicted in Nigel Christian Murder; Co-Accused Walk Free
A jury has found Saleim Harrigan guilty of the 2020 murder of Customs officer Nigel Christian, while co-accused Wayne Thomas and Lasean Bully were acquitted following more than five hours of deliberations before Justice Rajiv Persaud.
One Convicted, Two Acquitted in Murder of Senior Customs Officer Nigel Christian
A jury has unanimously convicted Saleim Harrigan for the 2020 murder of senior Customs officer Nigel Christian, while co-defendants Wayne Thomas and Lasean Bully were acquitted, as reported by Antigua.news. The verdict concludes a trial that lasted more than two months and featured DNA evidence, FBI cellular mapping, and contested claims about police conduct.
Jury Seeks More Time in Murder Trial of Three Men Accused of Killing Customs Officer
The jury in the murder trial of three men accused of killing senior Customs officer Nigel Christian has requested more time to deliberate, as reported by Antigua.news. Deliberations are continuing after the jury indicated it was not yet ready to deliver a verdict following Justice Rajiv Persaud's lengthy summation.
Bomb Threat Triggers Evacuation of Police HQ; Search Finds Nothing
An anonymous phone call claiming a bomb had been planted inside the Royal Police Force headquarters triggered a full evacuation Monday morning. A search by the EOD team and K-9 unit found no device, and the building was given the all-clear.
California Teacher Charged With Attempting to Assassinate President Trump
Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old California teacher, appeared in a Washington, D.C., court Monday on charges of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump following a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. As reported by Antigua News Room, Allen faces a potential life sentence and was ordered held in custody pending further hearings.
Jury Begins Deliberations in Nigel Christian Murder Trial After Two Months of Testimony
A nine-member jury began deliberations Monday in the murder trial of three men charged in connection with the 2020 abduction and killing of senior Customs officer Nigel Christian, following more than two months of testimony.
Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation of Police HQ; No Device Found
A bomb threat forced the evacuation of Police Headquarters on American Road on Monday morning after an anonymous caller claimed an explosive device had been planted inside. An EOD team and K-9 unit swept the building and found nothing, with an all-clear issued shortly after.
Bomb Threat Prompts Police Response at American Road Headquarters
Antiguan police are responding to a reported bomb threat at their American Road headquarters, with officers securing the area as investigators work to determine the credibility of the threat. The public has been urged to avoid the vicinity while the investigation remains ongoing.
Motorcyclist Hospitalised After Crash During ABLP Motorcade on Jonas Road
A motorcyclist was hospitalised following a traffic accident on Jonas Road on Sunday, as ABLP motorcade participants stopped to assist the injured rider. The cause of the crash and the rider's condition remain unknown.