The police are soliciting the assistance of the general public in locating the whereabouts of 19-year-old Bernard Berry of Cardin Avenue and 21-year-old Denzil “Parra” Williams of Fort Thomas Road. Both men are wanted in connection with two separate robberies involving firearms, committed on 6th and 12th November 2007, respectively. Warrants of arrest are in existence for both men who are considered to be armed and dangerous.
If anyone has information concerning the whereabouts of these men, please contact the CID at 465-2241 ext 220/231/236 or the nearest police station.
The police in Nevis have recovered a 12 gauge ‘sawed off’ shot gun on Tuesday 20th November 2007 in the Charlestown area. The gun was recovered after police responded to information from an anonymous caller. No one has been arrested in connection with the find.
The police will like to thank all those who are instrumental in the effort to rid the Federation of illegal firearms.
Investigations are ongoing.
ARREST
On Wednesday 21st November 2007, police arrested and charged Brian “Junk-a-Body” Francis of Needmust Estate for the offence of Driving when not Covered by Insurance.
Neile Cher Williams and Jovel Williams of Malone Avenue were arrested and charged for Disorderly Conduct by Fighting. Neile Cher Williams was also charged with the offence of Being Armed with an Offensive Weapon to wit a Knife. The offences were committed on 21st November 2007 in the Basseterre area.
A juvenile from the Cayon area was arrested and charged for the offences of Carrying Abroad an Offensive Weapon to wit a Scissors and Possession of Cannabis. The offences were committed in Cayon on 21st November 2007.
All persons will appear before the Magistrate’s Court shortly.
The following sentences were handed down at the Basseterre Magistrate’s Court on 21st November 2007.
A 12-year-old juvenile from Tabernacle was convicted for the offences of House Breaking, Possession of Firearm and Possession of Ammunition.
For the Possession of Firearm, he was placed on probation for a period of three (3) years. For the offence of Possession of Ammunition, he was cautioned and for the offence of House Breaking, the juvenile was ordered to receive ten (10) strokes.
The juvenile is also ordered to observe a curfew from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily and attend school regularly. He is also ordered to undergo a series of counselling and is to be supervised by the Probation Department. He is also ordered to return to the Magistrate’s Court on 4th February 2008.
