Published 17 April 2017
REPORT OF ARRESTS, CONVICTIONS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES
Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 09, 2017, (RSCNPF): Below is a report of Arrests, Convictions and other activities recorded by the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force for the period April 6 – 8, 2017.
ARREST AND BAIL:
Arrested: Dexter Huggins of Buckley’s Estate was arrested, formally charged and cautioned on a warrant in the first instance for the offence of Larceny. The offence was committed between 22nd February 2017 and 13th March 2017 at Cardin Avenue Basseterre. He was also arrested and charged for the offence of Malicious Damage. The offence was committed between 13th March 2017 and 17th March 2017 at Cardin Avenue Basseterre.
Arrested; Calvert Thomas of Farms Housing Project was arrested, formally charged and cautioned for the offence of Larceny committed on April 06, 2017 in Sandy Point .
Arrested: Carson Greenaway of Ponds Extension was arrested, formally charged and cautioned for the offences of possession of cannabis and possession of cannabis with intent to supply. The incident occurred on April 07.
Arrested/Bailed: Tajal Heyligar of Upper Shaw Avenue was arrested, formally charged and cautioned on a warrant in the first instance for the offence of wounding. Offence committed on March 23, 2017 at Five Ways, Basseterre. He was granted bail in the sum of $10,000 for his appearance at the Basseterre Magistrate Court on Monday, 3rd July, 2017.
Arrested/Bailed: Melissa Ocariz of Frigate Bay was arrested, formally charged and cautioned for the offence of Driving Motor Jeep without Insurance. She was granted bail in the sum of $5000 for her appearance at the Basseterre Magistrate Court on Thursday, 13th April, 2017.
Bailed: Kelvin Henderson of Challengers who was charged with the offence battery was granted bail in the sum of$10,000.00 EC for his appearance at the Basseterre magistrate court on Thursday the 6th day of April 2017..
COURT CONVICTIONS:
In matter at the Basseterre Magistrate Court presided over by His Honour Sir Benjamin in the following cases were heard and disposed of:
-Juan Morica Draz Cabanillas, Frigate Bay pleaded guilty to driving without a valid licence and was ordered to pay $200.00 in 14 days or if in default serve one(1) month in prison. He also pleaded guilty to driving when he was not covered by Insurance and was ordered to pay $750.00 in to be paid 14 days or if in default serve (1) month in prison.
-Joseph O ‘Flaharty of Shadwell Gardens pleaded guilty to driving when he was not covered by Insurance on 9th December 2016 and was ordered to pay $750.00 in to be paid in (1) month or if in default serve (2) months in prison.
-Jason Brafier of Bird Rock pleaded guilty of careless driving on 5th November 2016 and was cautioned
-Bernard Sergeari of New Road pleaded guilty to careless driving which occurred on 5th January 2017 and was ordered to pay $350.00 in 7 days or if in default serve (14) days in prison.
-Jermaine Browne of Frigate Bay pleaded guilty to careless driving and was ordered to pay $1500.00 in 14 days and if in default serve (6) months in prison.
-Leaney Chichester, of Ponds Pasture pleaded guilty to driving when he was not covered by Insurance and was ordered to pay $1000.00 in 1 month, he was also disqualified from holding or obtaining a drivers licence for a period of six months.
In matters at the District “B” Magistrate Court (Dieppe Bay) presided over by Her Honour Mrs Karen Hector the following is reported:
– Evans Reynaldo Daniel of Parsons Village who was charged with the Offence of Escaping Lawful Custody Committed on 01 August 2016, at Dieppe Bay was convicted and sentenced to three (3) Months in Prison, his sentence was reduced by time spent on remand.
– Stanley Ward of Saddlers Village who was charged with the offence of Larceny From A Dwelling House committed on October 21, 2016 at Saddlers was granted bail in the sum of $10,000.00 for his appearance at the District “B” Magistrate Court on Monday 12th June 2017.
– Emile Hunkins of Cayon who was charged with the offence of Escaping Lawful Custody committed on at Tabernacle was granted bail in the sum of $10,000.00 for his appearance at the District “B” Magistrate Court on Monday 12th June 2017.
OTHER ACTIVITY:
Burglary: Police responded to a report of a Burglary which occurred on Fort Thomas Road. Inquiries revealed that the home of the V/C was broken into and a number of personal papers were taken and an amount of cash. The Scene was processed by the Crime Scene Unit. Investigation into this report is to be continued.
Robbery: Police responded to a report of a robbery at the Cage Newton Ground. Inquiries revealed that was robbed by an unknown assailant at about 10.45pm on Friday April 07. A sum of money was taken. Investigation is ongoing.
Armed Robbery: Police responded to a report of an Armed Robbery that occurred about 1.30pm on Saturday, April 8 in Boyd’s mountain. The V/C reported stated that he was beaten and attacked by two (2) masked gun men with shirts covering their faces and who robbed him of a sum of monies, (1) Samsung Galaxy cell phone. He received a gunshot injury during the incident. He currently warded in stable condition at the JNF Hospital. The investigation continues.
House Breaking and Larceny: Police responded to a report of House Breaking and Larceny at an apartment located at Shadwell housing. Police inquiries revealed that some unknown person(s) used a hard flat object to force open the deadbolt and cylindrical locks of an Eastern wooden front door to gain entry into the apartment. The Scene was processed by the Crime Scene Unit.
Traffic Accidents: There were number of traffic accidents on the federation’s roadways in St. Kitts during the period of this report. Drivers are reminded to exercise due care while driving.
Police is investigating a fatal traffic accident which occurred on the Frigate Bay Road. Initial investigations reveal that motor bus P8282 was travelling from Basseterre towards Frigate Bay and struck a pedestrian walking towards Basseterre on the Half Moon Bay side of the road. The pedestrian succumbed to the injuries of the impact at the scene. The investigation continues.
Citizen Safety: Police continue to conduct Vehicle Check Points, and Stop and Searches along the island main road on St. Kitts and Nevis. Officers continue to conduct searches of abandoned properties and lots. The execution of search warrants continue as well. These activities are being conducted in support of anti-crime objectives to remove illegal firearms and ammunition, illegal drugs and other instruments that can be used to commit crimes from our communities.
