On 28th December 2007, police arrested and charged Alfred Heyliger of Sprott Street for possession of cannabis and possession of cannabis with intent to supply, committed on 28/12/2007.
On 28th December 2007, Police also arrested and charged Steadroy Scott of Cayon for carrying abroad an offensive weapon and disorderly conduct by making noise, committed on 27/12/2007.
On 28th December 2007, Police in Nevis arrested and charged Peter Adams and Okekunle Ayodele of Hard Times, Gingerland for the offence of forgery committed on 24/12/2007 at the Vance Amory Airport. Both men were remanded to prison and will appear in court shortly.
• The Security Forces on 29th December 2007 executed search warrants on a number of premises at West Street, Newtown for controlled drugs, arms and ammunition. A quantity of vegetable material suspected to be cannabis was found at the home of Keithroy Degrasse, the suspected drugs were seized, and Degrasse was arrested and charged for possession of cannabis and possession with intent to supply.
On 30th December 2007 Police executed a search warrant on the premises of Junior and Livingston Matthew of Saddlers Housing Project for controlled drugs, arms and ammunition. A quantity of vegetable material suspected to be cannabis and four (4) shotgun cartridges were found and taken into custody. Junior Matthew was also taken into custody, and will be charged shortly.
• On 29th December 2007, police stopped and searched ten (10) persons in the Newtown area on suspicion of having controlled drugs, arms and ammunition. Nothing illegal was found, but one person was arrested on suspicion of shooting with intent.
• Police are investigating a traffic accident which occurred on 30/12/2007 at about 11:45 am at Boyd’s Village. The accident involved a garbage truck P9992 owned by Harrington Bristol of Old Road and driven by Agustoni Bristol of Romney Ground, Sandy Point, and an employee Reuben Wilson of Stapleton Village. The investigation revealed that the truck was reversing when Wilson attempted to enter the passenger side; he fell and was run over by the truck. He was seriously injured and was taken to the JNF Hospital where he is warded at the ICU in an unconscious state.
Investigations are ongoing.
• On Saturday 29th December 2007, officers of the Tabernacle Police Station at its new temporary location in the Tabernacle Community Center hosted a grand social event for the residents of that community. This event was another of the force’s community outreach strategy to strengthen the relationship between the police and the community it serves.
No one was left out, as a segment of the event catered for the children of the area. The event was attended by Parliamentary representative for the area Hon. Dr. Timothy Harris and Acting Commissioner of Police Mr. Austin Williams who also mingled and socialized with the residents.
Officer in charge of the Tabernacle Police Station, Sgt. Charles Smithen, expressed his gratitude to the businesses and individuals who donated or in any way assisted in making this event the success that it was.
• FATAL TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
The police are investigating two fatal accidents which occurred on 31st December 2007 and January 1st 2008 respectively. At about 9:55pm on December 31st the first accident occurred at the junction of the dirt road leading to Brighton Estate and the Island Main Road.
It involved motor jeep P5070 owned and driven by Samuel Phillip, aged 70, of Lodge Village, motor van PA456 own by Rivers of Living Waters and driven by Amelia Harris, and motor car PA4470 own and driven by Elston Michael.
Investigations reveal that P5070 and PA 456 were traveling towards Basseterre while PA4470 was travelling in the opposite direction, when the accident occurred at the junction. Samuel Phillip and Amelia Harris sustained injuries and were taken to the JNF Hospital. Harris was treated for cuts and bruises and discharged, while Samuel Phillip who sustained head injuries died later that night. All three vehicles were extensively damaged. Investigations are ongoing.
The other accident occurred at about 6:30 am on January 1st 2008, on Bird Rock Road in the vicinity of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank. It involved motor jeep R491 owned by TDC Rentals and driven by Natasha Byron of Ponds Estate.
Investigations reveal that the vehicle was traveling towards the airport along Bird Rock Road when the driver lost control and ran off the road and overturned several times before coming to rest on the lawn of the Central Bank. The driver was taken to the JNF Hospital by the EMS where she was treated and later died. The vehicle was extensively damaged. Autopsies will be performed to determine the exact cause of death in both accidents. Investigations are ongoing.
• On 31st December 2007 at about 5:30 pm, police responded to a report of a shooting at Crab Hill, Sandy Point. Investigations reveal that 17 yrs old Dinelle Adams of Crab Hill was in her bedroom when she was shot in the back. She was taken to the JNF Hospital where she was treated and is detained in stable condition. Investigations are ongoing.
Police are also investigating a shooting which occurred at Stone Fort at about 9:00 pm on 31st December 2007.
Investigations reveal that Monzelle Phillip of Challengers was attacked by three men, one of whom shot him multiple times in his hand and shoulder before they fled. Phillip was taken to the JNF Hospital where he was treated and detained in stable condition. The three men, Delvin Marshall, Damian and Keithley Murray are presently being sought by the police in relation to this incident.
