POLICE INVESTIGATE SHOOTINGS
On Monday 21st July 2008 at about 11:45 pm. Police responded to a report of shooting at Hermitage, Cayon. Investigations revealed that an unknown assailant shot at Cameron Henry alias ‘Bounty’ of Hermitage as he stood inside his doorway speaking to another person. Henry managed to escape unhurt and the gunman fled the scene. Investigations are ongoing.
Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Thursday 17th July 2008 in Phillips Village that left a 46 years old male hospitalized. Livingston ‘Washing’ Henry was walking to his home when he was attacked by two masked men armed with guns who started shooting at him. He was shot in the hand but managed to escape without further injuries and was taken to the JNF hospital where he was treated and warded. The Police are seeking the assistance of anyone with information on this incident to contact the Tabernacle Police Station at telephone number 465-7227 or the Criminal Investigation Department at 465-2241 ext. 220, 230 or 236, or the crime hotline at 707. Information given will be held in the strictest confidence.
Vehicle Accident
On the morning of July 22, vehicle PA5101 driven by Kevin Archibald of Brown Pasture lost control on Bypass Road, Nevis and crashed. The constable at the scene said the accident occurred as two vehicles tried to pass a truck at the same time. No one was injured. (see photo)
ARRESTS
Xavier Collins of Cabbage Tree, Cayon, was on Monday 21st 2008 arrested and charged with the offences of driving without a valid and unexpired driver’s licence and for driving without insurance.
Marcus Burroughs Charles of Challengers Village, who was wanted by the Police for wounding with intent, surrendered himself at the Basseterre Police Station on Monday 21st July 2008, and was arrested and charged with the offence. The Police wish to thank the media for their assistance in the arrest of Charles.
Neville Fahie of Sunny Grove, Nevis, was arrested and charged on Monday 21st July 2008 with the offences of battery on police, threatening language and indecent language.
Challengers Village resident, Lennis St. Jules was on Friday 18th July 2008 arrested and charged with the offence of arson, an offence that was committed on 25th June 2008.
Myron Jeffers of New Road Housing Project was arrested and charged on Saturday 19th July 2008 with the offence of obtaining credit by fraud, an offence that was committed on 30th June 2008.
Robert Huggins of Ottley’s Village was arrested and charged on Saturday 19th June 2008 with the offence of robbery, committed on 21st June 2008.
Jermaul Jules of St. Paul’s Village was on Saturday 19th July 2008 arrested and charged with the offence of building breaking and larceny, an offence that was committed on 1st July 2008.
Shameen Vaksh of Brown Hill, Nevis, was on Sunday 20th July 2008 arrested and charged with the offences of driving without insurance and for driving without the relevant license.
Vernon Simon of Newtown was on Thursday 17th July 2008 arrested and charged with the offence of unlawful possession.
Mervin Young of Upper Market Street was arrested and charged on Thursday 17th July 2008 with the offence of making use of threatening language. The offence was committed on 16th July 2008.
Deshea Prentice of Malone Avenue was arrested and charged on Thursday 17th July 2008 with the offences of driving when not covered by insurance and for driving without a valid and unexpired license.
Kevroy Smith of Half Moon Bay was arrested and charged on Thursday 17th July 2008 with the offence of permitting another person to drive when not covered by insurance.
SEARCH OPERATIONS IN NEVIS
On Wednesday 16th July 2008, Police on Nevis conducted routine stop and search operations. Desean Phillip of Brown Hill was stopped and searched for illegal drugs, arms and ammunition and 15 transparent bags containing marijuana was found in his possession. Phillip along with the drugs were taken into police custody and he was later charged with the offences of possession of cannabis and possession of cannabis with intent to supply.
On Friday 18th 2008 Police on Nevis executed a search warrant on the premises of Dwayne Matthew and Trevis Stapleton of West Bury for illegal drugs, arms and ammunition. A number of marijuana plants were found and seized. Both men were arrested and charged with possession of cannabis.
A search warrant was also executed on the premises of Ashley Parris of Bath Village for illegal drugs, arms and ammunition, nothing was found on the premises to satisfy the warrant. However, one adapted firearm, one round of .38 ammunition, one black mask, two black gloves, a large quantity of marijuana and two hooded jackets were found in some bushes close to the property. The items were seized and Julian James of Bath Village as well as Parris were taken into custody in relation to the find. Investigations are on going.
Search Warrants were also executed on the premises of Leon Thompson and Deon Thompson respectively, of Stoney Grove. Nothing was found on the premise of Leon, but a large quantity of marijuana and crack cocaine as well as one Crossman 760 pellet BB gun was found on the property of Deon and taken into police custody. Deon and Keisharn Gilbert were both arrested and charged with the offences of possession of crack cocaine and marijuana and possession of crack cocaine and marijuana with intent to supply.
COURT CONVICTIONS
Vernon Simon of Basseterre who was charged with the offence of unlawful possession appeared before the District ‘A’ Magistrate Court on Monday 21st July 2008 and was convicted and sentenced to three months in prison for the offence that was committed on 17th June 2008 when police met Simon with a set of construction tools that he could not give a proper explanation for having.
Two juveniles 14 and a 15 year old both of Taylors Village, appeared before the Juvenile Court and were both convicted for house breaking and larceny and sentenced to three months in prison. On 27th May 2008 at about 12:35 p.m., the quick response of the Police led to the capture of the two juveniles after the security alarm at the home of the Pennyfeather’s at Taylor’s Range was activated. The Police surrounded the house and made a thorough search of the property, and found both juveniles hiding in a cistern. They were each carrying back packs which contained electronic items and a sum of money stolen from the house.
A 17 year old juvenile from Fort Thomas Road appeared before the Juvenile Court, on a charge of possession of cannabis committed on 26th March 2008. He was convicted and placed on probation for six months. In addition, the juvenile is to keep the peace and be of good behavior for six months, in default he will be required to pay a fine of $1,000.00.
Jermaine Underwood of Ottleys Village who was charged with the offence of larceny, appeared before the District ‘A’ Magistrate Court on Friday 18th July 2008 and was convicted and sentenced to 18 months in prison for stealing the cell phone of Jennifer Norford of Thibou Avenue on 21st June 2008.
Timothy Hercules of Stoney Grove, Nevis, appeared before the District ‘B’ Magistrate Court on Friday 18th July 2008 and was convicted and fined $850.00 for driving without due care and attention. The fine must be paid within two months or he will have to serve one month in prison.
Carlyle Liddie of Sandy Point also appeared before the said court and was convicted and placed on curfew from 7:00 p.m to 6:00 a.m daily for six months. failure to comply with this order he will pay $1,000.00. In addition, Liddie was ordered to gain lawful employment.
Claudis Rogers of Mount Idle, Sandy Point, was convicted for the offence of wounding and fined $500.00 to be payed in three months or serve three months in prison.
Veronica Weekes of Bird Rock, who was charged with the offence of driving without due care and attention, appeared before the District ‘A’ Magistrate Court on Thursday 17th July 2008 and was convicted and cautioned.
Bird Rock resident Brandy Boyner also appeared before the said court and he was convicted and reprimanded for the offence of careless driving.
Trevor Richardson of Cunningham Extension, Cayon, appeared before the said court to answer the charge of larceny and he was convicted and fined $500.00 for stealing Adolphus Davis’ transformer. The fine must be paid within two months or Richardson will serve six months in prison. Offence was committed on 8th February 2008.
TWO DETAINED IN HOSPITAL AFTER TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
Police are investigating a traffic accident that occurred at about 6:40 am on 19th July 2008 on the Island main road at Canada, in the vicinity of Contec. The accident involved motor jeep PA 3504 driven by Derrick Wattley of St.Pauls, and motor car PA 2164 driven by Regel Warner of College Street. Investigations reveal that the car was travelling to Basseterre while the jeep was traveling in the opposite direction, when the collision occurred. Both vehicles were extensively damaged. The drivers sustained injuries and were taken to the JNF Hospital where they were treated and detained there. Cleon Francis, a passenger in the jeep, also sustained injuries and was treated at the said Hospital and discharged. Investigations are ongoing.
OPERATIONS
Police conducted routine stop and search operations on Monday 21st July 2008 at Old Road. Thirty eight (38) vehicles were stopped and searched for illegal drugs, arms and ammunition and traffic violations. Several drivers were required to produce their driver’s licence. One individual was arrested for carrying abroad an offensive weapon after a knife was found in his possession.
