Crime/Justice

Published 25 January 2019

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ONE CHARGED FOR FIREARM, AMMUNITION POSSESSION

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 25, 2019 (RSCNPF): Isaiah Ritchen of East Street has been charged for the offences of Possession of Firearm and Possession of Ammunition in relation to a firearm and ammunition found during a stop search operation on January 19.

Two additional persons are in custody and Nyon Dasent is currently being sought by the Police in relation to the matter. Investigations continue.

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Published 25 January 2019

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AUTOPSY CONFIRMS DEATH OF JALANI LIBURD                                 

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 24, 2019 (RSCNPF): An autopsy was performed on  the body of 28-year-old Jahziel Jalani Liburd on Wednesday (January 23) by Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Valery Alexandrov. The cause of death was found to be as a result of gunshot wounds to the body.

Investigations into the matter are ongoing. Persons with information about this incident are urged to assist the Police by contacting the Violent Crimes Unit at 662-1023 or their nearest Police Station

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Published 25 January 2019

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YOUNG MAN REPORTED MISSING RETURNS HOME

Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 24, 2019 (RSCNPF): The mother of Deaundre Farrell has notified the Police that the young man returned home on Wednesday (January 23).

Farrell, who is 19 years old, was reported missing by his mother and a Missing Person Poster was subsequently issued. The Police will continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this matter and two similar cases in which both young men later returned home.

The Police would also like to thank persons who contacted them to assist with the situation.

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Published 24 January 2019

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Published 24 January 2019

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COURT JUDGMENT IN JUDICIAL REVIEW: WINGROVE GEORGE (FORMER SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS) VS. THE SENIOR MAGISTRATE AND THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTION

High Court Judge, His Lordship Justice Eddy Ventose on January 15, 2019, dismissed the case brought by way of Judicial Review by disgraced former Supervisor of Elections, Wingrove George, and also awarded cost to the Government in the matter. Cost will be assessed if not agreed within 21 days.

Justice Ventose’s judgement also meant that the interim injunction by which Mr. George’s bail and conditions were suspended were reinstated, meaning he must once again surrender his passport.

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