REPORT OF ARRESTS, CONVICTIONS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES
Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 14, 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 March 11-12, 2017.
ARREST AND BAIL:
Arrested: Jahbal Henry of Upper Cayon was arrested, formally charged and cautioned for Possession of Cannabis and Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Supply to another
Arrested: Shaline Cannonier of Hermitage, of Cayon was arrested, formally charged and cautioned for Possession of Cannabis and Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Supply to another
Arrested/Bailed: Marcus Phillip of Shadwell Estate was arrested, formally charged and cautioned for the offences of Possession of Cannabis and Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Supply, He was granted bail in the sum of $5,000 for his appearance at the Basseterre Magistrate Court on Monday, April 03, 2017.
Bailed: Steven Chiverton Herbert of Keys Village who was arrested and charged for the offences of Possession of Cannabis and Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Supply. He was granted bail in the sum of $5,000 for his appearance at the Basseterre Magistrate Court on Monday, April 03, 2017.
OTHER ACTIVITY:
Larceny from Dwelling House: Police responded to a report of Larceny from Dwelling House on Sunday March 12, in Lime Kiln. The V/C reported that left home at 2pm and returned at about 4.55pm. It was later discovered that a Play station 4 and two games were missing. A check of the home and there was no sign of forced entry. Surveillance footage from the neighbour’s house was viewed but nothing useful was obtained. The investigation will continue.
Search warrants Executed: Police executed a number of Search Warrants during the period of this report. Warrants were executed on properties in the following areas: Crab Hill- Mount Idle and Soho Housing, Farms Site all areas in Sandy Point, Bird Rock, Hamilton, St Paul’s and Sand Down Road (New Town). The warrants were executed in search of illegal firearms and ammunition, illegal drugs, and instruments that can be used in criminal activity.
Abandoned Properties Search: Police continues to execute searches of abandoned properties and lots; most recent searches were done in the following areas: Fahie Street, Romney ground, Herbert Street – George Street both areas in (New Town)
Violent Crimes Unit , Crime Scene Unit and the St. Kitts Nevis Defence Force returned from duty and reported that three (3) Abandon buildings, three (3) derelict vehicles and four (4) empty plots of land were searched for Controlled Drugs, Arms, Ammunition and implements used in the commission of crimes in the Government Road and Bath Plain area in Nevis.
Officers in the Nevis Division and St.Kitts Nevis Defence Force reported that they searched an abandoned building in the Long Point area and discovered fifty eight (58) marijuana plants ranging from 6 inches to 3 feet in height. The plants were uprooted and Seized.
Traffic Accidents: There were twelve (12) accidents on the federation’s roadways (9) in St. Kitts and (3) in Nevis during the period of this report.
Citizen Safety: Officers were out and about in all communities in efforts to ensure Citizen Safety. A number of Vehicle Check Points, Stop and Searches were conducted during the period of this report. These led to a number of arrest, and issuance of citations for a number of traffic violations.
Community Engagements: Officer continue to engage citizens in the communities where they serve. Providing safety tips in attempts to equip residents with information to reduce their risk of becoming victims of property and other crimes. Officer are continuing visits to local businesses in efforts to encourage embrace of security measures.