Published 8 September, 2025
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GEORGE CARTY ARRESTED & CHARGED FOR BURGLARY
The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) has charged George Carty of New Ponds Site, St. Kitts, for the offence of Burglary.
Published 8 September, 2025
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POLICE INVESTIGATING ROBBERY AT BAR IN DIEPPE BAY
The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) is investigating a robbery that occurred at the Coconut Tree Bar and Grill in Dieppe Bay, St. Kitts, during the early morning hours of September 6th, 2025. The victims, Melvin Gumbs and his son Melrick Warner, both of Dieppe Bay, reported that between 12:30AM and 1AM, shortly after securing the establishment for the night, they were confronted in the bar’s yard by two (2) armed, masked males.
Published 8 September, 2025
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POLICE ARREST & CHARGE THREE IN NEVIS DRUG OPERATION
The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) has arrested and charged three individuals following the discovery of cannabis at the Charlestown Pier and in Craddock Road, Nevis, on September 5
th, 2025. While conducting an observation exercise at the Charlestown Pier, officers detected a strong odour of cannabis emanating from Kimo Sancho of Craddock Road who had just disembarked the motor vessel Lady-B. The officers stopped Mr. Sancho and informed that a search would be conducted on suspicion of possession of controlled drugs, arms, and ammunition. The subsequent search revealed a quantity of vegetable material, suspected to be cannabis, inside his bag. Mr. Sancho was arrested and taken into custody at the Charlestown Police Station.
Later the same day, a search was executed on Mr. Sancho’s premises at Craddock Road. Present during the search were Kurt Garnette Sr. and Kurt Garnette Jr. Officers discovered sixty-five (65) cannabis plants at various stages of maturity growing in flower pots in the yard. The Crime Scene Unit processed the location, uprooted the plants, and took them into custody along with the three individuals
Following the investigations, the following charges were laid on September 6th, 2025, at the Cotton Ground Police Station:
(a) Kimo Sancho of Craddock Road was charged with:
Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Supply
Cultivation of Cannabis
(b) Kurt Garnette Sr. of Craddock Road was charged with:
Obstruction
Battery on Police
(c) Kurt Garnette Jr. of Craddock Road was charged with:
Obstruction
Battery on Police
The RSCNPF reaffirms its commitment to protecting the Federation’s communities by enforcing the law against illegal drugs and maintaining peace and security. The Force
thanks the public for its continued support and cooperation.
Published 8 September, 2025
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OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF FORMER GOVERNOR-GENERAL SIR EDMUND WICKHAM LAWRENCE GCMG OBE CSM JP
The Government and people of the Federation of Saint Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis are united in profound sorrow at the passing of former Governor-General, His Excellency Sir Edmund Wickham Lawrence GCMG OBE CSM JP.
Published 5 September 2025
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ODAINE WRIGHT SENTENCED FOR TRAFFIC OFFENCES
Odaine Curtis Wright of Lodge Project, St. Kitts, has been sentenced to two (2) months imprisonment for the offence of Driving Without Insurance and six (6) months imprisonment for Obstruction. The sentences are to run concurrently. He was also cautioned for Driving Without a Valid License and Failing to Comply with Traffic Directions.
Mr. Wright was sentenced on September 4th, 2025, at the Basseterre Magistrate Court by His Honour Renold Benjamin.
The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force continues to remind all road users of the importance of adhering to traffic laws and regulations, as non-compliance carries serious legal consequences.
