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The police have arrested and formally charged 25-year-old Emerson Alexander of Villa for the unlawful possession of one (.380) pistol and six (6) rounds of matching ammunition.

In a separate incident, Kieron Philip of Ottos was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of 50 grams of cannabis.

Both men were apprehended during a series of stop-and-search operations conducted by the police on Tuesday, 8 July.

The operations form part of the ongoing efforts by the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda to curb the proliferation of illegal firearms, ammunition, and narcotics on the streets.

The Police Administration continues to urge the public to play an active role in crime prevention by cooperating with the police and providing any information that may assist in ongoing investigations.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or call Crime Stoppers at 800-TIPS (8477). All calls will be kept strictly confidential.

The sentencing of Shadesha Phillip, who pleaded guilty to an attempted robbery at Golden Grove Service Station, has been delayed until July 15.

Justice Tunde Bakre postponed proceedings to allow time for review of Phillip’s probation report. The Gray’s Farm resident remains on bail.

The incident occurred on June 24, 2021, when Phillip and a masked accomplice attempted to rob a female pump attendant. A police response led to a shootout, during which Phillip was shot in the leg and treated at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre.

Her accomplice remains at large.

The sentencing of Raffique Skerritt has been postponed to September 26, following his conviction for obtaining money by false pretences in a case involving a $300,000 fraud.

Skerritt was found guilty by Justice Ann Marie Smith of defrauding a Syrian national in a scheme that unfolded between June and July 2019. Prosecutors said Skerritt falsely claimed he was owed funds by the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHAPA) and persuaded the victim to lend him $300,000, promising repayment with interest along with a house and land.

The case traces back to a 2018 proposal by Skerritt to CHAPA in which he claimed his company could undertake a multi-million-dollar housing development. However, trial evidence showed the company never existed.

Despite receiving EC$1.59 million from CHAPA for a scaled-down version of the project, Skerritt failed to deliver the contracted homes. Site inspections later revealed the construction was substandard and incomplete.

The court will reconvene in September for sentencing.

St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, Wednesday 9 July 2025

Five people are in police custody, following a series of stop-and-search operations conducted across several communities on Tuesday 8 July.

Around 7:00 p.m., police arrested four male suspects, all residents of Villa, for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and several rounds of Ammunition.

In a separate but related incident, a male resident of Ottos was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Cannabis.

All items, including the firearm, ammunition, and cannabis, were taken to police station as part of the ongoing investigations.

The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda continues to intensify its efforts to rid the streets of illegal firearms, ammunition, and narcotics. These operations form part of the Force’s broader strategy to enhance public safety and maintain law and order throughout the island.

The public is once again reminded of the importance of cooperating with the police and providing information that can assist in the fight against crime. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or Crime Stoppers at 800-TIPS (8477).

Preliminary hearings have begun in the attempted murder case against Wayne Charles of Browne’s Avenue.

Charles is accused of attempting to kill Kadeem Spencer of Liberta during an incident on 3 July in New Village, Liberta. He also faces a charge of malicious damage to Spencer’s iPhone 13, reportedly worth US$1,000.

The magistrate’s court has adjourned the case until 1 October 2025. Charles remains in custody at His Majesty’s Prison.

St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, Wednesday 9 July 2025

The police have arrested and charged 31-year-old Travis Peters of Bendals with the murder of Jahvaughn Joseph of Jennings.

The incident occurred on Redcliffe Street around 3 a.m. on 16 December 2024. It is alleged that Peters shot Joseph while he was standing in the area. Joseph sustained a gunshot wound to his abdomen and was later pronounced dead at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre.

Further police investigations led to Peters’ arrest and subsequent charge for the offence.

He is expected to make his first appearance before the court sometime today.

The public is encouraged to share any information that may assist in ongoing investigations by contacting the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or Crime Stoppers at 800-TIPS (8477).

A shooting incident occurred on River Street earlier today, near its junction with Emshall Road and Valley Road, opposite Alliance Française, resulting in one death and two injuries. The incident involved three male individuals who were reportedly waiting on the side of the road just before the Bath Estate Bridge, preparing to board a bus to go to work.

According to reliable sources, the victims are Curtison Charles, a male adult from Silver Lake; Jeanyves Bruno, a 26-year-old male from Canefield; and Maclet Dorceli, a Haitian national residing at Castle Comfort. Charles and Bruno were employed at the Cable Car Project in Laudat, while Dorceli was working on a hotel development in the same area.

It was reported that a grey car drove by and opened fire in the direction of the three men. Bruno was struck multiple times—on the left side of his chest, left thigh, and left arm—and was pronounced dead at 8:40 AM by Dr. Rena Alcendor. The other two victims, Charles and Dorceli, sustained injuries; Charles was hit in the left calf, and Dorceli received a gunshot wound to his left elbow.

Both are currently receiving medical treatment at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital.

The police are investigating the matter.

A joint drug operation conducted by Police and Customs officers resulted in the seizure of a quantity of cannabis at the General Post Office.

On Monday, 7 July, a search was conducted at the main postal facility and a brown cardboard box was found to contain three (3) vacuum-sealed packages with the controlled drug cannabis.

The box and its contents were seized and transported to Police Headquarters for further investigation. The substance was later weighed and amounted to approximately three (3) pounds, with an estimated street value of $18,000. Investigations into the matter are ongoing.

The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda remains committed to working with other partner agencies to disrupt the illegal drug trade and safeguard the wellbeing of our communities.