Crime/Justice

Published 29 June 2018

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF POLICE MERCLYN HUGHES BREAKS ANOTHER GLASS CEILING WITH PROMOTION TO IMMIGRATION CHIEF

 Friday, June 29^th, 2018

 Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Merclyn Hughes – the first female to be appointed to the High Command of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) – was announced today as St. Kitts and Nevis’ new Chief of Immigration, which will now be a separate entity from the Police Force, effective Monday, July 2^nd, 2018.

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Published 26 June 2018

Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source

REPORT OF ARRESTS, CONVICTIONS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 27, 2018 (RSCNPF): Below is a report of arrests, convictions and other activities recorded by the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force for the period June 23-27, 2018.

ARRESTS AND BAIL:

Arrested: Latisha Webbe of Crab Hill, Sandy Point was arrested, formally charged and cautioned for the offence of Larceny. She was granted bail in the sum of $5,000 for her appearance at the Basseterre Magistrate Court on August 13, 2018.

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Published 26 June 2018

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POLICE SUCCESSFULLY BRING FIRST “JAYWALKING” MATTER TO COURT

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 27, 2018 (RSCNPF): Neville Fahie of Newton Ground became the federation’s first person to be convicted for crossing the road illegally.

Fahie was arrested and charged on June 21, 2018 for the offences of Failing To Comply With a Traffic Pedestrian Signal and for Making Use of Indecent Language.

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Published 26 June 2018

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ONE PERSON IN CUSTODY FOLLOWING BREAK-IN AT HOME OF GOVERNMENT MINISTER

 

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 27, 2018 (RSCNPF): A man is in Police custody assisting with investigations following a break-in at the home of the Honourable Lindsay Grant in Sir Gillies, Sandy Point.

Police received a call close to 11 p.m. on June 26 reporting the break-in in progress and they responded immediately. Preliminary investigations have revealed that the perpetrator managed to break into the garage of the home of Minister Grant. One (1) person was at home at the time of the incident.

A family member who lives in another residence located on the same premises heard a noise coming from the garage and discharged his licensed firearm, firing gunshots into the air.  This resulted in the perpetrator fleeing the scene.

Police investigations into the matter led them to a suspect who was taken into custody shortly after the incident. The investigation is continuing. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact the Criminal Investigation Department at the Basseterre Police Station by dialing 465-2241 or their nearest Police Station.

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Published 25 June 2018

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REPORT OF ARRESTS, CONVICTIONS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 24, 2018 (RSCNPF): Below is a report of arrests, convictions and other activities recorded by the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force for the period June 21-22, 2018.

ARRESTS AND BAIL:

Arrested: Khalifah Liburd of Buckley’s Development was arrested, formally charged and cautioned for Disorderly Conduct by Fighting.

Arrested: Davil Francis of Buckley’s Estate was arrested, formally charged and cautioned for the offence of Disorderly Conduct by Fighting.

Arrested: Neville Fahie of Newton Ground was arrested, formally charged and cautioned for the offences of Failing to Comply With Traffic Pedestrian Signal showing the diagram of an upraised hand and for Making Use of Indecent Language.

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