Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 18, 2017, (RSCNPF): Below is a report of Arrests, Convictions and other activities recorded by the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force for the period April 14th – 17th 2017.
ARREST AND BAIL:
Arrested: Ray Persuad of Bird Rock was arrested formally charged and cautioned for the offences of Possession of Cannabis and Possession of Cannabis with intent to supply.
Arrested: Stephen Warner of Suncrest, Bird Rock was arrested, formally charged and cautioned for the offence of Wounding with Intent committed on 14th April 2017 in Tabernacle Village.
Arrested/Bailed: Dennis Mills of Saddlers Village was arrested, formally charged and cautioned for the offence of Carrying Abroad an offensive Weapon to wit A Machete. He was granted bail in the sum of $2000.00 in the like sum of his appearance at the Dieppe Bay Magistrate court on May 8th 2017.
Arrested/Bailed: Janica Webbe-Francis was arrested, formally charged and cautioned for the offence of Wounding with Intent committed on 12th April 2017. She was granted bail in the sum of $20,000.00 for her appearance at Basseterre Magistrate Court on 12 June 2017 .
Bailed: Lennon Caines of Old Road who was arrested for the offence of obtaining money by false pretenses was granted bail in the sum of $250,000.00 for his appearance at the Basseterre Magistrate Court on 12th June, 2017.
Bailed: Devron Francis of St. Paul’s was granted bail in the sum of $5,000.00 for the like sum of his appearance at the Dieppe Bay Magistrate Court on May 8th 2017 at 9 o’clock in the forenoon.
COURT CONVICTIONS:
In matters at the Basseterre Magistrate Court the following matters were heard and sentences recorded:
1. Melisia Ocauz of Frigate Bay who was charged for using motor vehicle without being covered by insurance was convicted and fined $750 to be paid in one (1) month or if in default serve three (3) months in prison.
2. Steve Lake of St Pauls who was charged for violation of tint regulations was convicted and fined $2000.00 to be paid in two (2 ) months or if in default serve (6) months in prison. He was also was charged for failing to give his name, he was convicted and fined $1000.00 to be paid in two (2) months or if in default serve (6) months in prison.
3. Chester Joseph of Half Moon Bay was charged for driving under the influence was convicted and fined $1500.00 to be paid in one (1) month or if in default serve (6) months in prison. He was also charge for driving without due care and attention and was convicted and fined $1000.00 to be paid in one (1) month or if in default serve (6) months in prison, he was also suspended from driving and obtaining a drivers license for 6 months.
OTHER ACTIVITY:
Abandoned Properties Search: Police continues to execute searches of abandoned properties; most recent searches were done in the following area: Fahie Street (SandyPoint), Durant Ave, Buckley’s Estate and Frigate Bay. The Searches were executed for illegal firearms and ammunition, illegal drugs, and instruments that can be used in criminal activity.
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House Breaking and Larceny: Police responded to a number of House Breakings and Larceny over the period of this report the breaking were reported in the following areas: Mattingly Heights, Buckley’s, Taylors and The Horizon Village. All scenes were processed an investigations continues.
Traffic Accidents: There were ten (10) accidents on the federation’s roadways in (6) St. Kitts and (4) in Nevis during the period of this report.
Citizen Safety: Police continue to conduct Vehicle Check Points and Stop and Searches along the island main road on St. Kitts and Nevis. Officers continue to conduct searches of abandoned properties and lots. The execution of search warrants continue as well. These activities are being conducted in support of anti-crime objectives to remove illegal firearms and ammunition, illegal drugs and other instruments that can be used to commit crimes from our communities.