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Special police constables encouraged to challenge themseleves

August 18, 2015, 11:59 am
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Acting Police Chief Errol Alexander addressing the SPCs.

Acting Police Chief Errol Alexander addressing the SPCs.

Forty –two Special Police Constables, (SPCs) were ushered into Course # 34 of the Royal St. Lucia Police Force Training School on Monday, 17 August, 2015, in an atmosphere of inspiration and goodwill.

Among the inspirational speakers of the day was Superintendent of Police with responsibility for Training and Corporate Services Crusita Pelius.

She noted that it was an accomplishment for the organization to witness this exclusive opportunity which has been afforded to Special Police Constables for the first time ever in the history of the RSLPF.

As a result of the training, the SPCs will eventually be promoted to full-fledged members of the force.

Acting Commissioner of Police Mr. Errol Alexander also delivered a very motivational address to the SPCs, underscoring his expectations for nothing short of an excellent performance from every participant.

“You deserve a chance to become Police Officers. Most of you have worked so hard in your careers as Special Police Constables. What you should do is translate this hard work into your training. Cement that training and move up to another level.”

Mr. Alexander also advised the SPCs that the programme would be intensive and that they should challenge themselves to give of their best

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BREAKING NEWS: AIMU official arrested by police; could face charges soon

August 18, 2015, 1:54 pm
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AIMU Gros-Islet campus.

AIMU Gros-Islet campus.

Police have arrested a senior official of the American International Medical University (AIMU) located in Gros-Islet.

Sources have confirmed that the male university official was arrested yesterday.

St. Lucia News Online (SNO) understands that the official could be officially charged on Wednesday.

Police conducted searches on AIMU office on August 17, where they seized a number of documents.

The official’s home was also searched and documents seized too, the source added.

The arrest is said to be part of ongoing investigations into the operation of offshore medical institutions here.

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UPDATED: Man of ‘unsound mind’ shot and killed by police

August 18, 2015, 4:38 pm
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A man believed to be in his late 30’s was shot and killed by police today.

The incident occurred at around 6:11 p.m. near a river, located close to the Soufriere Library.

A resident told St. Lucia News Online (SNO) that he heard a loud sound, but didn’t take it seriously.

“Then I heard three more shots. In total I heard six shots. I then saw some kids running towards the library. So I followed and saw the guy laying in the river,” the resident said.

He said the man was allegedly being chased by the police and sustained one or more shots to his abdomen.

The individual, who is said to be of unsound mind, was taken to the Soufriere Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

The victim was identified by residents as someone by the name of ‘Kervin’, who resides in Palmiste, Soufriere.

It is not clear what led to the shooting, but police officials told SNO that the matter is being investigated.

A police officer reportedly sustained injuries to his leg, during this incident.

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“It’s happening too frequently”– Mary Francis on killing of mentally challenged man

August 19, 2015, 7:27 am
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Human Rights Activist and Attorney-at-Law Mary Francis.

Human Rights Activist and Attorney-at-Law Mary Francis.

Human Rights activist Mary Francis is urging citizens to apply pressure on the state, so that they can implement certain strategies to reduce the use of excessive force within the police force.

Francis made this comment in light of the recent killing of a man of ‘unsound mind’ in Soufriere. The attorney-at-law said the whole question to this issue is how the police respond to these cases.

“The police are supposed to be trained and there should be a system in place to deal with these cases,” she stated.

Francis recalled that the Minister of Health and Human Services Alvina Reynolds promised to have teams of medical personnel set up across the island to assist in these matters.

“We say those things, but where is the action and the follow up?” Francis questioned.

The human rights activist said while she does not have the facts of the story, whether the police was effecting an arrest or trying to calm the individual, excessive force should always be the last resort.

She said the police force must take corrective steps now and advised that they put together a manual with protocols to be followed in cases like these, even with the assistance of medical personnel.

Francis said if the police was wrong, then she would advice the family to bring a suit against the state, because the more suits they have, they may be more inclined to do something to address the issue.

“We need to do that, so that they can put mechanisms in place to deal with these issues. I think it’s happening too frequently. Something has to be done to stop the situation,” she asserted.

She said families don’t pursue legal action for various reasons which include: cost and the hassle, but said they should be encouraged to do so, especially when there is glaring evidence of wrongdoing.

“People need to apply pressure on the state to do the things that are necessary,” she reiterated.

The attorney-at law said the fundamentals of human rights are enshrined in the constitution and government must put the structure in place to protect the human rights of St. Lucians, something that has been lacking.

“I don’t think our governments, past and present, care at all about the enshrined fundamental rights in our constitution, because I can say so from my experience in terms of suits against the state.”

Francis said there are cases when it is clear that officers and persons are in breach, and facts show that there is some form of liability and the government does not settle outside of court.

This is even happens in cases where the rules are set out and there is an opportunity for the state to opt for mediation. Instead they would pursue the case and let the matter linger in the court for years.

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Police give account of fatal shooting in Soufriere; victim had bag containing “cutlass and fruits”

August 19, 2015, 9:16 am
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PRESS RELEASE – On Tuesday, August 18, 2015 about 6:10 p.m. officers attached to the Soufriere Police Station were on mobile patrol in New Development Soufriere when they conducted a search on the person of Kervin Joseph of New Development Soufriere.

The search revealed one bag containing a cutlass and fruits.Joseph then resisted arrest which resulted in a chase which ended near the New Development River.

Constable 845 Jn. Baptiste sustained injury by two stones hurled at him by Joseph whilst he was being chased.

A struggle ensued between Jn. Baptiste and Joseph causing both men to fall into the said river. The struggle continued during which time, Joseph made several attempts to disarm Jn. Baptiste. Owing to the violent struggle, several rounds were discharged.

Constable 518 Darcheville, a police officer who was present, attempted to render assistance but sustained a gunshot wound to the left leg.

Jn. Baptiste allegedly lost consciousness in the river and at that point another police officer discharged one round of ammunition at Joseph, hitting him in the torso.

Later, the three named injured individuals namely, Constable Jn. Baptiste Constable Darcheville and Joseph were all transported via ambulance to the Soufriere Hospital for further medical treatment.

The police officers were subsequently conveyed to the St. Jude Hospital for medical treatment via ambulance. The said ambulance was attacked by an angry mob resulting in damage to windows and doors.

Joseph succumbed to his injuries at the Soufriere Hospital.

This is the sixteenth homicide for the year 2015.

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Video of child beaten with shovel brings back memories of recent incident

August 19, 2015, 1:10 pm
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The woman is seen with a shovel beating on the teen boy.

Another video has gone viral which involves what people believe is a woman beating her presumably young teenage son with a shovel.

The video, which was posted on the St. Lucians Aiming For Progress (SLAP) page today, shows the woman repeatedly slamming the shovel onto the frail teenager’s body.

The woman is even seen stamping on the teen boy, and at times her feet was pressed against his hands and stomach.

At one point the woman drops the shovel and started using her hands to continue beating the teenager.

This was being done in the presence of two female children, who were paying keen attention to what was going on.

The woman stopped again to answer her phone and told the battered child not to move. She later returned and continued beating and verbally abusing the teenager.

While the incident did not occur here and was reportedly recorded a year ago, it draws memory to a recent local video where a mother was seen beating her child with the use of a tree branch.

Please be advised that this video contains explicit language.

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BREAKING NEWS: Man hospitalised after Morne Du Don shooting

August 20, 2015, 5:10 am
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A man is in hospital following a shooting in Morne Du Don in the early hours of this morning.

Reports are that the shooting happened at around 6:00 a.m. near the Black Stars gap.

St. Lucia News Online (SNO) understands that the man was shot in the back.

It is not clear what led to the shooting, but police have launched an investigation.

The man’s condition is unknown at this time.

We will provide you with more details as soon as it becomes available.

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BREAKING NEWS: AIMU head slapped with 8 criminal charges

August 20, 2015, 10:46 am
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Head of the American International Medical University (AIMU) Gros-Islet campus Dr. Savaran Babu Raj was slapped with eight charges when he made an appearance at the Gros Islet court today.

Dr. Raj, 45, appeared before Magistrate Burtlyn Reynolds who read the charges to him. He was officially charged for the unlawful possession of visa applications and illegal advertising. He is facing six other charges.

The AIMU head was asked to surrender his travel documents, report to the Rodney Bay Police station twice a week and not contact the virtual complainants either directly or indirectly.

Dr. Raj was granted bail in the sum of EC$20,000 cash.

He was represented by Attorney-at-Law Alberton Richelieu.

Dr. Raj is scheduled to make another court appearance on September 9, 2015.

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Shooting confirmed in Gros Islet

August 21, 2015, 10:50 am
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Police have confirmed a shooting which occurred in Gros Islet on Thursday evening at around 7:00 p.m.

A law-enforcement official said the shooting involved the police and a possible suspect.

The officers allegedly opened fire on the suspect, who reportedly escaped.

The police team was at the time responding to a report made to the Gros Islet Police Station.

A source told St. Lucia News Online (SNO): There was multiple gun fire. Not sure what went down, but I was not allowed to drive through. I was passing when I heard the massive gun fire.”

Attempts to get further details on this recent shooting proved futile.

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Two injured in Faux A Chaud/Hospital Road shooting

August 23, 2015, 5:55 am
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ShootingSt. Lucia News Online (SNO) received reports of a shooting incident that occurred in Faux A Chaud, Castries on Saturday night, August 22.

Reports are that two persons, a male and a female, were injured as a result of the shooting. Their conditions are unknown at this time.

We will provide you with more details as soon it becomes available.

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Two females wounded in Rodney Bay altercation

August 23, 2015, 8:05 am
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police-lights-flash-sirenTwo females sustained wounds during an altercation outside a night club in Rodney Bay Village early Saturday, police sources said.

One of the females underwent surgery while the other was treated and discharged, police said.

Reports are that the females, believed to be cousins, were injured during a fight with one or two males at around 4 a.m. outside the night club. A sharp implement was reportedly used to inflict injuries to the females.

Two suspects are currently in police custody, police said.

The victims are reported to be visitors. According to a source, one of the female victim’s father is a Saint Lucian national.

More details soon.

 

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UPDATED: Escaped wards return to BTC

August 23, 2015, 11:26 am
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Seven juveniles who escaped the Boys Training Centre (BTC) on Sunday, August 23, have safely returned.

St. Lucia News Online (SNO) understands that the juveniles returned around 5 p.m.

The youths had escaped through the facility’s fence at around 2 p.m. that same day.

Sources told SNO that the youths showed signs of using alcohol and drugs and some of them were even found with small quantities of marijuana in their possession.

A team from the BTC had conducted several searches for the juveniles, after receiving word that they were spotted on the beach and surrounding areas within Gros Islet, but they came up empty handed.

All seven of the boys returned to the facility on their own and did not give an explanation for escaping.

At least three of the youths are considered dangerous and were ordered to face time behind bars by the court for various offenses, according to sources.

Repairs to the perimeter fence, which has been in a deplorable state for a number of years, were expected to commence about a month ago, but construction has not yet started.

Sixteen CCTV cameras were recently installed to improve security and monitor the behaviour of juveniles, but are only monitored by the head of the organisation.

One of the juvenile’s had escaped through a broken window back in 2014. The youth used a bed sheet to escape. There have been similar incidents of this nature.

One of the escapees was also implicated in a shooting incident that occurred in Castries.

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Police identify victims of Faux Au Chaux shooting

August 24, 2015, 12:01 am
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PRESS RELEASE – On Saturday, August 22, 2015 about 10:50 p.m. police responded to a shooting which occurred at Faux AuChaux, Castries.

Reports indicate that two unknown men discharged rounds of ammunition in Faux Au Chaux.

As a result, Ian Joseph of Hospital Road, Castries sustained multiple gunshot wounds about the body.

Naglah Marcel also of Hospital Road, Castries sustained a gunshot wound to the right leg.

They were transported to the Victoria Hospital for medical treatment.

Investigations continue into this matter.

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Vehicle stolen in Vieux Fort

August 24, 2015, 7:12 am
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IMG-20150824-WA005A white Toyota Corolla (PK2090) was stolen early Friday morning (August 21).

The vehicle was stolen from behind the Windward and Leeward Brewery in Vieux-Fort.

The car is a 1996 AE110 model.

Anyone with information should call 728-9826 /723-3015.

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Soufriere man killed by police shot twice: autopsy

August 24, 2015, 8:04 am
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PRESS RELEASE – On Friday, August 22, 2015 a post mortem examination was conducted on the body of Kervin Joseph of New Development Soufriere.

The examination revealed that Joseph sustained one (1) gunshot wound to the right side of the abdomen and one (1) gunshot wound to the left knee.

He died as a result of hemorrhagic shock (excessive blood loss) secondary to gunshot wounds.

Investigations continue into this matter.

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Youth injured in gun incident at Wilton’s Yard

August 24, 2015, 8:46 am
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A young male was reportedly shot in the stomach on Sunday in Wilton’s Yard.

Reports are that the teen boy and another friend were playing with a loaded firearm, causing it to discharge.

Others claim that the injured teen sustained a bullet from another person firing a shot in the area.

The incident occurred late Sunday afternoon.

No further details available at this time.

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Police press release on Bois Patat shooting

August 24, 2015, 12:29 pm
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PRESS RELEASE – On Friday, August 21, 2015 about 11:50 p.m. police responded to a shooting at Bois Patat, Castries.

34 year old, Vernon Auguste of Bois Patat, Castries sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the body when a masked individual broke into his dwelling house and discharged rounds of ammunition at him.

He was transported to the Victoria Hospital for medical treatment.

Investigations continue into this incident.

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Octogenarian reported missing in Dennery

August 24, 2015, 1:40 pm
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MISSING: Paula Griffith.

An 85-year-old grandmother from La Caye, Dennery has been reported missing since Sunday morning.

Relatives of Paula Griffith who is better known as Llene or Iyene are asking for the public’s assistance in trying to locate her.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Paula Griffith are asked to contact relatives on telephone numbers: 725-8467, 727-0462, 518-8583 or the nearest police station.

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British women stabbed during robbery in Rodney Bay

August 24, 2015, 2:40 pm
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Two British women were stabbed on Saturday during a robbery in Rodney Bay.

The victims were identified as Prisca Henry, 31, and Evelyn David, 27.

David was stabbed in the right eye, while Henry was stabbed in the abdomen.

The incident is alleged to have occurred at a bar around 4:15 a.m. Saturday, August 22.

Both women are reportedly guests at a local hotel in the Rodney Bay area.

Reports are that one of the victims is in a critical condition.

No further details available at this time.

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Man hospitalised after being brutally stabbed in Babonneau

August 25, 2015, 5:32 am
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A man in his late 30’s has been stabbed twice in the back by another male in Babonneau.

The victim has been identified as Glenn Joseph, who told police that he was allegedly stabbed by a male in his early 20’s.

The incident occurred at around 2 p.m. on Monday, August 24.

Joseph had asked the man to get off his property, but before leaving he pulled out a knife and stabbed him in the back.

Joseph has been admitted at the Victoria Hospital and is currently in stable condition.

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