A 31-year-old man from Sea View Farm, Antigua and Barbuda, has pleaded guilty to forgery and uttering a forged cheque.
Akeem Feddoes appeared in court on 23 July after allegedly attempting to cash a stolen Eastern Caribbean Amalgamated Bank cheque at a local supermarket on 20 July.
The business owner reported the incident to police, who later arrested Feddoes and recovered the cheque nearby.
He remains in custody and is set to be sentenced on 30 July.
A 24-year-old man from Oliver’s has been charged after police found him with 46.6 grams of cannabis on Redcliffe Street, St John’s, on 24 July.
The arrest forms part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement in Antigua and Barbuda to clamp down on drug-related offences.
A 32-year-old Yorks resident has been remanded to His Majesty’s Prison after being charged with murder and attempted murder following a fatal shooting at the Asylum Night Club, also known as Gspot.
Shalom Bailey is accused of opening fire on two patrons on 15 May 2024. Kevin Vaceannie, 24, died from his injuries at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, while Darien Rover of Cassada Gardens was wounded but survived.
Bailey is due back in court on 11 December.
The police have arrested and taken into custody a male suspect in connection with an assault and larceny incident that occurred in Parham.
It was reported that around 9:30 pm on Wednesday, 23 July 2025, a male suspect of Parham allegedly stole a cellular phone and wallet from a female’s vehicle in Parham. A report was made to the police at the Parham Police Station of the incident. Police officers responded to the report and found the suspect armed with an object resembling a firearm concealed in his waistband.
The police issued several verbal commands for him to disarm himself; however, the situation escalated into a physical confrontation, resulting in three police officers receiving injuries to their wrists, thighs, and ankles, respectively.
The suspect was also shot in the thigh during the confrontation and was transported to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center, where he is currently receiving medical treatment for a non-life-threatening injury.
The injured officers were also treated at the hospital and later discharged. A weapon was recovered from the scene, and investigations into the incident remain ongoing.
The police have arrested and charged 32-year-old Shalom Bailey of Yorks in connection with the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Kevin Vaceannie, and the attempted murder of Darien Rover of Cassada Gardens.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, 15 May 2024, at the Asylum Night Club Bar and Restaurant on Independence Drive. It is alleged that Bailey shot both men before fleeing the scene.
Both victims were transported to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, where Vaceannie was later pronounced dead. Rover received medical treatment for his injuries.
Following extensive investigations by the police, Bailey was arrested and formally charged with Murder and Attempted Murder. He is expected to appear before the court today.
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring public safety and bringing perpetrators of violent crimes to justice. Members of the public are urged to continue cooperating with law enforcement by sharing any information that can assist in ongoing investigations.
A 38-year-old man from St Johnston’s Village is recovering after sustaining serious hand injuries during an altercation at the Holberton Hospital compound on Tuesday morning.
The incident, which occurred around 7:00 am, left the victim with severed tendons in three fingers on his left hand and one on his right. He was transported to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre for urgent treatment and underwent surgery to repair the damage.
Reports indicate that the altercation involved another man from Potters Village. While the injuries were not deemed life-threatening, the extent of the wounds required immediate medical intervention.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Police are investigating a break-in at the Parham Seventh-Day Adventist Church in which two large flat-screen televisions were stolen over the weekend.
The incident came to light earlier this week when a church elder discovered that two 75-inch televisions, valued at a total of EC $6,000, had been removed from the sanctuary.
Investigators believe the theft took place sometime between Friday evening and Monday afternoon. According to police, the intruder gained access to the building by forcing open a window on the southern side of the church.
Officers have interviewed several residents in the area, but no major leads have emerged. The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda says the investigation is ongoing and has appealed to the public for information that could assist in identifying those responsible.
No arrests have been made, and church officials have not yet issued a statement.
Three men from Villa have been charged with the murder of 16-year-old Tafari Joseph and the armed robbery of a woman at Anita Supermarket.
Jaheim Mannix, 19, and 22-year-olds Akim Tonge and Jahanjello Williams are accused of robbing Herwattie Nurdeen of $5,000 while armed with a firearm.
The incident has sparked concern in the community. Police say investigations are continuing and have appealed to the public for any further information.
Murder suspect Shaka Phillips, known as “Concrete Man,” has confessed to the brutal killing of 26-year-old Linden school teacher and mother of three, Jenel Pollydore.
Police say the 21-year-old, who shares a child with Pollydore, admitted during questioning that he shot her during a confrontation at a wedding reception on July 19 at the R&R Hotel in Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden.
According to investigators, Phillips told them he had been calling Jenel’s phone and became enraged when she didn’t answer. He said he went to the venue and saw her speaking with a man, which led to an argument.
He claimed he became upset, pulled a gun from his shoulder bag, and shot her. Phillips told investigators that after Jenel ran into the hotel yard, he chased her and fired again, hitting her a second time.
She collapsed in the yard, and he fled the scene on a bicycle. He later admitted to throwing the weapon into the Demerara River at Adams Boat Landing.
Due to high tides on Sunday, investigators were unable to recover the weapon.
Phillips’ confession was both video and audio recorded. Statements have also been obtained from eyewitnesses as police continue their investigation.
A man accused of a shooting that left another injured in the heart of St John’s late last year will remain in custody as his case has been adjourned to 11 September 2025.
Hezekiah Parker Jr, 36, of Wireless Road, is facing several serious charges following a December 2024 incident on Redcliffe Street. The victim, a 29-year-old man from Parham, was reportedly standing along the busy thoroughfare when he was shot in the back of the neck on 16 December. He was transported to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre for emergency treatment.
Parker was later arrested and charged with shooting with intent to do grievous bodily harm, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, unlawful possession of a firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition.
He remains on remand while the case is pending.
Police continue to appeal for information related to this or other criminal matters. Members of the public can contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or Crime Stoppers at 800-TIPS (8477).