Crime
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Bendals Village Man Jailed Two-and-a-Half Years for Drug Trafficking
Damar Stapleton of Bendals Village has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking before Justice John Spencer in the High Court. The conviction relates to an incident at Deep Water Harbour in March 2024.
Two Vessel Crew Members Robbed at Knifepoint on Popeshead Street
Two vessel crew members were attacked and robbed on Popeshead Street in the early hours of June 4th while returning to their ship at Heritage Quay. Police are searching for the suspects.
Man Killed at Mc Pond, All Saints; Two Suspects in Custody
A man identified as Sheldon Diaz of All Saints was killed at Mc Pond following an altercation on June 5th. Two suspects — one male and one female — are currently in police custody as investigators piece together the events.
Four Men Arrested After Police Seize 500 Cannabis Plants Near Pares Village
Four men have been taken into custody after police dismantled a cannabis plantation near Pares Village, seizing over 500 plants and nearly a thousand pounds of cured marijuana, as reported by Antigua Observer.
Body of 75-Year-Old Man Found on Lower All Saints Road
The body of 75-year-old Carl Noel Lashley was discovered on the sidewalk of lower All Saints Road, in front of a former supermarket building opposite the Industrial Workshop for the Blind. Police issued a bulletin confirming the identity of the deceased.
Traffic Corporal Speaks Out on Road Safety Struggles and Officer Burnout
Corporal Brendan Sutherland of Antigua's Traffic Department has spoken out about the daily pressures of road policing, citing dangerous driver attitudes, resource gaps, and unrelenting job stress. According to Antigua Observer, the officer says there is simply no switching off from the demands of traffic enforcement.
Ex-Police Commissioner Demands DPP Explain Withdrawal of Major Cannabis Case
A former police commissioner is demanding that the Director of Public Prosecutions provide a more thorough public explanation for withdrawing a major cannabis importation case, beyond citing the accused's terminal cancer diagnosis. Attorney-at-law Wendell Alexander says the DPP's office owes the public greater transparency on the matter.
DPP Drops Drug Charges Against Jamaican Businessman in Chief Magistrate's Court
Drug charges against Jamaican businessman Francis Young of Hodges Bay were formally dropped before Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel after the Director of Public Prosecutions ordered the case discontinued. The matter was reported by Antigua Observer.
Police Foil Early-Morning Break-In at All Saints Road Business
Police are investigating an alleged early-morning break-in at a commercial establishment on lower All Saints Road, where officers spotted three suspects in dark clothing and recovered stolen items. The incident occurred around 3:00 a.m. on May 29th, as reported by Antigua Observer.
Police Probe Sudden Death of Cooks Hill Resident
Police are investigating the sudden death of 56-year-old Cooks Hill resident Dion Francis, whose body was discovered outside his home on Friday evening. Officers responded after receiving a welfare concern and detected a foul odour upon arrival.
Police Urge Public Vigilance After Daylight Jewelry Snatches
Police are calling on the public to remain alert after two separate daylight jewelry snatches on Friday, May 29th, including the theft of gold wristbands valued at approximately EC$4,000.
Crime Scene Unit Eyes Fingerprint Database Upgrade, Seeks Legislative Backing
The director of Antigua and Barbuda's Crime Scene and Evidence Recovery Unit has confirmed a fingerprint database upgrade is in the pipeline and plans to lobby government for legislation to support it. The move is part of broader efforts to modernise the country's forensic capabilities.
Police Probe Vehicle Break-In and Daylight Chain Snatching Within 24 Hours
Police are investigating two larceny incidents reported within 24 hours — a vehicle break-in in All Saints and a daylight chain snatching at Johnsons Point. No arrests have been announced.
Elderly Couple Beaten and Shot in Early-Morning Home Invasion in Liberta
Two masked men forced their way into a Liberta home in the early hours of Tuesday, May 26th, beating and shooting an elderly couple during a robbery. The husband, 68, and his 69-year-old wife were attacked inside their Green Hill residence at around 2:00 a.m.
Sutherlands Man Jailed Four Years for Illegal Gun and Over 100 Rounds of Ammo
A Sutherlands man, Daquan George, has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found with an unlicensed gun and more than 100 rounds of ammunition. Justice John Spencer handed down the sentence in the High Court.
Freetown Man Sentenced to Nearly Two Years for Modified Flare Gun Possession
Freetown resident Cavel Brown has been handed a sentence of one year and nine months in prison after pleading guilty to unlawful possession of a modified flare gun and ammunition before Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel.
Industrial Court Orders Marble Villas to Pay Former Worker EC$22,250 Over Fabricated Redundancy
The Industrial Court has ordered Marble Villas to pay former assistant electrician Iwandy Daniel EC$22,250 after ruling the company fabricated a redundancy to dismiss him and used economic duress to pressure him into signing away his right to sue. The court found the company's conduct harsh, oppressive and inconsistent with good industrial relations practices.
Three Charged After Police Seize Firearm, Ammo and Cannabis in Red Hill
Three people have been charged after police seized a firearm, ammunition, and cannabis during joint operations in Red Hill on the morning of May 18. Officers from multiple specialised units, including the CID Task Force and the Gang and Guns Suppression Unit, carried out the search operations.
Three Held in Custody Over Alleged Bank Fraud Scheme
Three people have been taken into police custody in connection with alleged fraudulent transactions detected at several branches of a local bank, with reports filed to the CID between May 12 and May 18, 2026.
Jury Convicts Well-Known MC of Sex Crimes at Darkwood Beach
A popular local MC has been convicted of serious indecency and indecent assault committed at Darkwood Beach five years ago, following a jury trial before Justice Ann Marie Smith in the High Court.