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COMMISSIONER QUEELEY AND ACP MITCHELL WARMLY WELCOME VETERAN COPS TO ST. KITTS AND NEVIS

Published August 17, 2018

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COMMISSIONER QUEELEY AND ACP MITCHELL WARMLY WELCOME VETERAN COPS TO ST. KITTS AND NEVIS
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 17, 2018 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Members of the High Command of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) have given a warm welcome to Ms. Marcia Garrick and Mr. Colin Pinnock, the two experienced ex-officers from Jamaica that have recently joined the ranks of the local police force.

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Beers upset champions Lodge, and Parsons spill Guinness in #7 Domino League

Published August 17, 2018

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Beers upset champions Lodge, and Parsons spill Guinness in #7 Domino League

BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, August 17, 2018 (PLP PR Media Inc.) — Defending Champions Lodge Domino Club’s winning run in the ninth segment of the first round of the round-robin stage in the 23rd edition of the annual Constituency Number Seven Dr the Hon Timothy Harris Domino League competition came to a screeching halt on Thursday August 16 with an unforeseen narrow loss to Beers Domino Club.

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Clarification regarding the Vaughn Anslyn matter

Published August 17, 2018

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Clarification regarding the Vaughn Anslyn matter

I spoke with several of you already after you contacted me seeking clarification on the matter in the Report of Arrests, Convictions and Other Matters for July 31-August 10, 2018. Please note the following:

Vaughn Anslyn of Ramsbury Site Nevis was arrested and charged for the offence of Possession of Firearm in October 2017. He had received bail in the sum of $20,000 with two (2) sureties shortly after. Mr. Anslyn had a court hearing regarding this matter on July 30, 2018 at the Basseterre Magistrate Court and failed to show up at the appropriate time. As a result, the Magistrate issued a remand warrant for him and he was taken into Police custody. He received bail on July 31, 2018 in the sum of $37,000.00 with (2) sureties and is scheduled to appear at the Basseterre Magistrate Court on September 03, 2018. His bail conditions are that he is to surrender his passport, he is to report to the Charlestown Police Station every Wednesday between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., and he is not to leave the federation without the consent of the court.

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EXPERIENCED POLICE OFFICERS FROM JAMAICA TO HELP IMPROVE THE INVESTIGATIVE EFFORTS OF THE ROYAL ST. CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS POLICE FORCE

Published August 16, 2018

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EXPERIENCED POLICE OFFICERS FROM JAMAICA TO HELP IMPROVE THE INVESTIGATIVE EFFORTS OF THE ROYAL ST. CHRISTOPHER AND NEVIS POLICE FORCE
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, August 16, 2018 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Retired Detective Inspector of Police of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Ms. Marcia Garrick and retired Senior Superintendent Colin Pinnock, the two newest additions to the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, today (Thursday, August 16) met with Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris where they expressed their desire to help turn around the crime situation in St. Kitts and Nevis.

The two retired officers from Jamaica were brought in by the Ministry of National Security to upgrade and enhance the investigative capabilities of the police force.

With over 40 years of knowledge and experience in conducting investigations of violent crimes, Mr. Pinnock will be attached to the Violent Crimes Unit and the Criminal Investigations Department of the Police Force, where he will serve as lead investigator and consultant on investigations involving major crimes.

“I want to express my gratitude, privilege and honour to be coming to St. Kitts and Nevis to work with members of the police force here, and I will ensure that whatever knowledge I have and have gained over the many years as a member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force I will pass on most, if not all of it, to the members here to assist their development in investigating murders and shootings and other serious crimes here,” Mr. Pinnock pledged.

Ms. Garrick expressed similar sentiments to those of Mr. Pinnock. She said, “I really feel elated and I’m happy to be here to offer my services, and most of what I have in my brain as it relates to criminal investigations. I will ensure that it is passed on to persons that I work with so that we can grow from strength to strength.”

Ms. Garrick comes to the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force with thirty-seven (37) years of experience in investigating sexual offences and child abuse. She will be primarily assigned to the Special Victims Unit (SVU) as the lead investigator on matters of sexual offences.

Prime Minister Harris, who is also Minister of National Security, commended Ms. Garrick and Mr. Pinnock for choosing to serve in the interest of the people of St. Kitts and Nevis and impressed upon them the importance of their new roles with the police force.

“At the end of the day…only one thing matters—results. I’ve said that repeatedly to the High Command and it’s certainly because I believe it and the country wants it and so there’s no way out. And so we continue here to provide as much resources as we can to the security forces to ensure that they can deliver the kind of results that the country and people deserve,” Dr. Harris emphasized.

“It is my view, having been in government for three plus years, that the time is nigh for the peace dividend to occur in the country and it has to happen urgently,” the National Security Minister added as he commended Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) with responsibility for the Crime Directorate, Mr. Andrew Mitchell for “recognizing that there was a need for enhancement in the capacity building” of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force.

Also present at Thursday’s meeting was Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Mr. Osmond Petty; Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ian Queeley, and ACP Mitchell.

Photo: Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris (center) with retired Detective Inspector of Police of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Ms. Marcia Garrick (left) and retired Senior Superintendent Colin Pinnock.

Photo 2 (L-R): Retired Detective Inspector, Ms. Marcia Garrick; retired Senior Superintendent Colin Pinnock; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Mr. Osmond Petty; Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Timothy Harris; Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ian Queeley; Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mr. Andre Mitchell.

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REPORT OF ARRESTS, CONVICTIONS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

Published August 16, 2018

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REPORT OF ARRESTS, CONVICTIONS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 16, 2018 (RSCNPF): Below is a report of arrests, convictions and other activities recorded by the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force for the periodAugust 11-15, 2018.

ARRESTS AND BAIL:

Arrested: Emmanuel Soriano Rodriguez of New Ponds Site was arrested, formally charged and cautioned for the offences of Driving Without a Valid an Unexpired Driver’s Licence and Driving Without Insurance.

Arrested: Akeem Reid of Brown Hill was arrested, formally charged and cautioned for the offences of Driving Without Insurance, Driving Without a Valid and Unexpired Driver’s License and Driving Without Consent of Owner or Authority.

Arrested: David Morgan of Craddock Road was arrested, formally charged and cautioned for the offences of Driving Without Insurance, Driving Without a Valid and Unexpired Driver’s License and Driving Without Consent of Owner or Authority.

Arrested/Bailed: Steve Lake of Willets Estate, St. Pauls was arrested, formally charged and cautioned for the offences of Driving Without Insurance and Driving an Unlicensed Vehicle. He was granted bail in the sum of $5,000 for his appearance at the Basseterre Magistrate Court on September 06, 2018.

Arrested/Bailed: Esau Underwood of White House, St. Peters was arrested, formally charged and cautioned for the offences of Driving Without Insurance and Driving an Unlicensed Vehicle. He was granted bail in the sum of $5,000 for his appearance at the Basseterre Magistrate Court on September 07, 2018.

COURT CONVICTIONS:

In matters at the Basseterre Magistrate Court, presided over by Her Honour Mrs. Karen Hill-Hector, the following were reported:

– Stephen Warner of Bird Rock, who was charged for Driving Without Due Care, was fined $500 to be paid forthwith or serve thirty (30) days in prison;

– Glenroy Pringle of Dieppe Bay was convicted for the offence of Driving Without Seatbelt and was fined $150 to be paid in two (2) days or, in default, serve fourteen (14) days in prison;

– Kelwyn Bradshaw of Buckleys Site was convicted for the offence of Driving Without a Seatbelt and was fined $150 to be paid in two (2) days or, in default, serve fourteen (14) days in prison;

– Kelvon Dickenson of StPauls was convicted for the offence of Driving Without a Seatbelt and was fined $150 to be paid in two (2) days or, in default, serve fourteen (14) days in prison;

 Cirtnel Buchanan of Sandy Point was convicted for the offence of Exceeding the Speed Limit and was fined $1,000 to be paid in two (2) days or, in default, serve fourteen (14) days in prison;

– Darren Moses of St. Pauls was convicted for the offence of Driving Without Insurance and he was fined $1,500 to be paid in two (2) days or, in default, serve fourteen (14) days in prison;

– Rodney Baptiste of Buckley’s Site was convicted for the offence of Driving Without a Headlamp and was fined $200 to be paid in two (2) days or, in default, serve thirty (30) days in prison;

 Ron Hodge of Mansion was convicted for the offence of Driving Without License and Insurance. He was fined $150 to be paid forthwith or serve fourteen (14) days in prison;

– Dwight Edwards of Conaree was convicted for the offence of Driving Without a Valid and Unexpired Driver’s License and Driving Without Insurance.  He was fined $150 to be paid forthwith or serve fourteen (14) days in prison;

– Jamien Clarke of Christ Church was convicted for the offence of Driving Without a Seatbelt and was fined $150 to be paid in two (2) days or, in default, serve fourteen (14) days in prison;

– Ebenezer Connor of St. Paul’s was convicted for the offence of Driving Without a Seatbelt and was fined $150 to be paid in seven (7) days or, in default, serve fourteen (14) days in prison;

– Kazenel Maynard of St. Paul’s was convicted for the offence of Driving Without a Seatbelt and was fined $150 to be paid in two (2) days or, in default, serve fourteen (14) days in prison;

– Bernard Boland of Basseterre was convicted for offence of Driving Without a Seatbelt and was fined $150 to be paid in two (2) days or, in default, serve fourteen (14) days in prison.

OTHER ACTIVITIES:

Marijuana Plants Uprooted: Officers from the District “B” Patrol reported that they uprooted three hundred and fifty-six (356) cannabis plants on a lot in the Hermitage area. The plants ranged from ten (10) inches to two (2) feet in height.

Search Warrants Executed: Police executed several search warrants during the period of this report. Warrants were executed on properties in the following areas: Fort Thomas Road, West Bourne Ghaut, Bouncing Hill, Farm Site, Westbourne Ghaut and Conaree.

 

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