Crime
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Jury Convicts Man of Indecent Assault and Attempted Choking After 2022 Home Confrontation
A jury has convicted a man of indecently assaulting a woman and attempting to choke her during a confrontation at her home in August 2022. The verdict was delivered this week after jurors heard conflicting testimony and reviewed CCTV footage of the incident.
Evidence Gaps Scrutinised in Murder Trial of Three Men Accused of Killing Nigel Christian
Defence attorneys in the Nigel Christian murder trial exposed significant gaps in the handling of forensic evidence, including undocumented items, untested materials and unexamined fingerprints. The three accused — Saleim Harrigan, Wayne Thomas and Lasean Bully — face charges of abducting and killing the senior Customs official in July 2020.
Search Intensifies for Three Missing Fishermen Aboard Vessel 'Faith P'
Search and rescue teams are continuing to search for three fishermen missing since Wednesday after their vessel, the 'Faith P,' failed to return from fishing grounds south of Barbuda. The ABDF Coast Guard, Air Wing, and several partner agencies are involved in the ongoing operation.
Coast Guard Launches Regional Search for Three Missing Barbuda Fishermen
The ABDF Coast Guard has launched a regional search and rescue operation for three fishermen missing aboard the vessel 'Faith P', which was expected to return to port on Thursday, 12th March 2026 after departing waters south-west of Barbuda the previous morning. Multiple local and regional agencies have been engaged in the effort.
Canadian Woman Remanded on Drug Trafficking Charges After 67lb Cannabis Find at Airport
A 48-year-old Canadian woman has been remanded in custody after 61 vacuum-sealed packages of cannabis, valued at EC$536,000, were found in her luggage upon arrival at V.C. Bird International Airport. Roselynee Crisostomo faces multiple drug trafficking charges and was denied bail after the court deemed her a flight risk.
Canadian Woman Remanded on Drug Trafficking Charges After Airport Seizure
A 48-year-old Canadian woman has been remanded into custody after authorities seized over 67 pounds of cannabis from her luggage upon her arrival at V.C. Bird International Airport. Roselynee Crisostomo faces five drug-related charges and has been denied bail after a court deemed her a flight risk.
Forensic Gaps Exposed in Nigel Christian Murder Trial
A forensic officer in the Nigel Christian murder trial faced tough questioning Thursday over evidence gaps, including a crime scene processed at night and an unsecured vehicle left between examinations. The trial of three accused men — Saleim Harrigan, Wayne Thomas and Lasean Bully — continues Friday.
Florida Woman Held on $10M Bail After Firing Rifle at Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's LA Home
A Florida woman has been arrested and held on over $10 million bail after allegedly firing multiple shots from an AR-15-style rifle at the Los Angeles home of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky. No injuries were reported in the incident, and investigators believe the shooting may have been targeted.
Canadian Woman Faces Drug Trafficking Charges After 67 Pounds of Cannabis Seized at VC Bird Airport
A 48-year-old Canadian national has been charged with drug trafficking and related offences after police seized 67 pounds of cannabis from her luggage at V.C. Bird International Airport. Authorities estimate the street value of the drugs at approximately EC$536,000.
Canadian Woman Faces Drug Trafficking Charges After 67 Pounds of Cannabis Seized at VC Bird
A 48-year-old Canadian woman has been charged with drug trafficking after 61 vacuum-sealed packages of cannabis, valued at EC$536,000, were discovered in her luggage at V.C. Bird International Airport on Tuesday.
Funeral Announced for Shooting Victim Nikisha Rochelle Rose
Funeral arrangements have been set for 9 April for Nikisha Rochelle Rose, who died on 23 January 2026 following a fatal shooting. Her passing has left the community mourning the loss of the 45-year-old.
Family Prepares to Lay Shooting Victim Nikisha Rochelle Rose to Rest
The family of fatal shooting victim Nikisha Rochelle Rose is making arrangements to hold burial services next month, according to Antigua.news. The community mourns as loved ones prepare to lay her to rest.
Antigua Cabinet Confirms Island-Wide CCTV Network Covering 43 Strategic Sites
Antigua and Barbuda's Cabinet has confirmed the imminent installation of a CCTV surveillance system across 43 strategic locations island-wide, with equipment expected to arrive within 30 days and full deployment anticipated within two months.
Police Complete Probe into Fatal Shooting of Teen on His 18th Birthday
Police have concluded their investigation into the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Kahleel Simon, with the case to be submitted to the coroner, according to Antigua.news. Simon's family continues to demand accountability, raising unanswered questions about the circumstances of his death on his 18th birthday.
Real ABDF Uniform Found at Christian Murder Scene Could Only Have Come From Defence Force
A senior Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force officer confirmed in court Wednesday that a genuine ABDF uniform recovered at the scene of Nigel Christian's murder could not have been purchased by civilians and must have originated from within the defence force. The testimony came on the fourteenth day of the murder trial of the three men accused of abducting and killing the senior Customs official in July 2020.
Police Seek Public Help to Identify Illegal Dumping Suspect
Antigua police are calling on the public to help identify the driver of a vehicle linked to an illegal dumping incident, warning that the suspect will face court proceedings once located. Authorities say community cooperation is essential to resolving the case.
ABDF Officer: Military Uniform Found in Nigel Christian Murder Probe Could Not Have Been Civilian-Obtained
A senior ABDF officer testified in the Nigel Christian murder trial that a genuine military camouflage uniform recovered during the investigation could not have been obtained by civilians and must have come from within the Defence Force.
Police Forward Khaleel Simon Death Investigation to Coroner's Office
Police have completed their investigation into the death of 18-year-old Khaleel Simon, with the matter now forwarded to the coroner's office for further review. The update was confirmed by the head of the Criminal Investigations Department at a recent press briefing.
US Visitor Fined $1,000 After Drug Dog Flags Cannabis at V.C. Bird Airport
A 34-year-old American, Fady Aziz Saloum, was fined $1,000 after pleading guilty to cannabis possession following his arrest at V.C. Bird International Airport on March 7th, when a police drug-detection dog alerted officers to his luggage.
High Court Refuses to Strike Out Bramble's Challenge to Electronic Crimes Act
Justice Renee Williams of the High Court of Antigua and Barbuda has denied a bid to strike out Bramble's challenge to the Electronic Crimes Act, allowing the case to proceed on its merits. The ruling comes amid a history of late filings by both parties, which resulted in separate cost orders against each side.