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Dwayne Lewis Granted Bail in Assault Case Involving His Niece
ABS – A 27-year-old Old Road man has been granted bail after allegedly assaulting his niece. Dwayne Lewis appeared in court on Thursday, following charges related to causing physical injury to his adult niece, Samantha Garnette.
Medical reports revealed the victim suffered a fractured left orbital bone during an alleged incident that occurred between them on April 20th.
Lewis was granted $30,000 bail with conditions, including that he surrender his travel documents.
The case was adjourned to November 27 this year.
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Man to face trial in September for alleged January 2025 rape case
**ABS-** A 30-year-old man will go on trial for an alleged incident of rape committed in January 2025. An investigator presented evidence in court on Thursday, allowing the case to move forward to the jury trial.
This matter will be heard later this year, during the September Assizes.
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Warrant issued for man who failed to appear in court on gun-related charges
ANTIGUA OBSERVER- A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Damian Crump who failed to show up for his court case earlier this week before acting Chief Magistrate Dexter Wason.
Crump was charged by the police last year in relation to gun-related matters; however, during his first court appearance he was remanded to prison as a magistrate has no jurisdiction to grant bail for offences of this nature.
He subsequently made an application in the High Court and was granted bail by a judge.
However, when his matter was called this week, he had failed to show up for his hearing.
Magistrate Wason expressed concern over Crump’s violation of his bail conditions, noting that this is not the first instance of his absence from court since being granted bail.
In relation to this case, he faces charges for shooting with intent, possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition, and malicious damage.
These charges stem from an incident on September 6, 2024, in Yorks, where Crump allegedly fired shots at a taxi driver and caused damage to his vehicle.
The matter has now been adjourned until November 19.
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60,000 Dollars Worth of Cannabis Seized at Deep Water Harbour
A joint drug interdiction operation between the Police and Customs has resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of cannabis at Deep Water Harbour on Wednesday, 16 July 2025.
Both law enforcement agencies carried out a search at the main seaport and discovered a barrel with nineteen (19) vacuum-sealed packages containing the controlled drug cannabis.
The packages weighed approximately seven and a half (7½) pounds, with an estimated street value of EC $60,000. The barrel and its contents were seized and taken to the police headquarters. Investigations are ongoing.
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda remains committed to working collaboratively with local and regional partners to intercept and prevent the illegal importation of controlled substances into the country.
Anyone with information related to drug trafficking or other criminal activities is encouraged to contact the Narcotics Department at 462-5150 or call Crime Stoppers at 800-TIPS (8477). All reports are strictly confidential.
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Donavans Resident Robbed at Gunpoint During Home Invasion
Police are investigating a home invasion in Donavans after a resident was held at gunpoint and robbed of $1,500 in cash.
George Crump contacted the Grays Farm Police Station on Sunday, reporting that an unknown assailant had entered his home and demanded money at gunpoint.
Responding officers said Crump described the intruder as a slim male, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, dressed in black clothing and wearing gloves.
Crump told police he had gotten up to use the bathroom when he encountered the armed man inside his home. The suspect pointed a firearm at him and demanded money. Fearing for his life, Crump complied and handed over his black wallet, which contained the cash.
The suspect escaped through a northern aluminum kitchen window, which was later found closed but unlocked. Investigators believe the intruder may have gained access using a key that had been left in the kitchen door.
Police launched a search based on the suspect’s description but were unable to locate the individual. Investigations are ongoing.
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Break-in Reported at UWI Five Islands Campus
Police are investigating a break-in at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Five Islands Campus, where intruders stole two microwaves and other items from four rooms between the evening of 11 July and the early hours of 13 July.
Security officer Ricardo Christopher reported the theft to the Grays Farm Police Station. According to police, access was gained by removing four louvre glass panes from each room.
The premises were ransacked, and the suspects are believed to have entered and exited through the same openings. Despite police interviews in the area, no leads have emerged and the stolen items remain missing.
The incident has raised concerns about on-campus security. Authorities are appealing to the public for any information that may assist in the investigation.
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Shawn Mussington Sentenced to 30 Years for Murder of Ex-Partner
Shawn Mussington has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the 2020 murder of his ex-partner, Simone Whyte-Barrington.
Justice Tunde Bakre handed down the sentence on Monday, with a review possible after 20 years. A jury had found Mussington guilty in March following a two-week trial.
Whyte-Barrington, a Jamaican hairdresser, was fatally stabbed at her workplace on Market and Tanner Streets on 14 November 2020.
Witnesses described a turbulent relationship and said Mussington continued to pursue her despite her attempts to end the relationship.
During the trial, Mussington claimed he had been abused and blamed alcohol and emotional distress for his actions. He apologised to the court, stating he truly loved Whyte-Barrington.
The jury rejected his defence. He will now serve his sentence behind bars.
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Murder Charges Dropped Against Millette and Bailey Following Appeal Court Ruling
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has withdrawn murder charges against Jason Millette and Shalom Bailey in connection with the 2017 killing of Xavier Thomas in Cedar Grove.
Millette and Bailey were jointly charged with Dorian Marshall, whose conviction for the same offence was quashed last week by the Court of Appeal. The court ruled that the evidence presented during Marshall’s trial was insufficient to support a guilty verdict.
As a result, the appeal judges overturned Marshall’s 40-year prison sentence and barred any future retrial. In the wake of that decision, the DPP filed a nolle prosequi in the cases against Millette and Bailey, effectively bringing the prosecution to an end.
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Vehicle Vandalized in Barnes Hill
Desmond Douglas, 54, of Barnes Hill, reported to the Coolidge Police Station that his silver Nissan X-Trail (REG A2859) was vandalized between 8:00 PM on July 12 and 6:00 AM the next day. He suspects three neighborhood boys, sons of his girlfriend, who fled after he heard a loud noise. The following morning, Douglas found nails in both tires and damage to the windshield. Police have examined the vehicle, interviewed locals, and are working with F.E.R.U. for evidence, but no suspects have yet been identified.