Police are investigating an arson fire that destroyed a jeep and damaged a home in Bird Rock.
According to the police, they received a fire report at the residence of Mr. Oliver Knight shortly after 2 a.m. on Jan. 10. Mr. Knight told police that he had parked the jeep in his garage earlier in the evening and went to bed. He was awakened by an explosion outside and when he checked, he found the vehicle engulfed in flames. The fire charred the side of the house.
Fire and Rescue Services extinguished the blaze. No one was injured.
Kevin Jones of Conaree Village was arrested and charged on Jan. 8 with rape. The incident occurred on Dec. 28, 2007 at Canada Estate.
Kenville Rouse of John England Project was arrested and charged on Jan. 8 2008 with harassment, which was allegedly committed on January 6.
A 15-year-old juvenile from Basseterre was arrested and charged on Jan. 8 with larceny. The incident in question occurred on Jan. 5.
On Jan. 9, police arrested and charged Barry Cranston of Bird Rock was arrested and charged with battery for an offense allegedly committed on Jan. 8.
Elsie Lewis of Soho was arrested and charged on January 9 2008 with larceny stemming from an incident on Jan. 5.
David Webster of Verchilds and Obadiah Wilson of Half Way Tree were both arrested and charged on Jan. 9 with larceny stemming from an incident on Jan. 8.
The police are investigating a report of an attempted robbery that took place on Jan. 8 at Trinity Inn. Investigations reveal that a masked gunman entered the premises and held the owner at gunpoint. Four persons are presently in custody assisting in the ongoing investigations. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Old Road Police Station at 465-6250 or call the Criminal Investigation Department at 465-2241 ext 220/230 or 231.
