Brydens van robbed in Babonneau
St. Lucia News Online (SNO) has received reports that a Bryden and Partners company truck was robbed at gunpoint of a large quantity of alcoholic beverages in Balata, Babonneau today. SNO made contact...
View ArticleVideo of suspected thief being beaten goes viral
A video of a young male, who was allegedly caught breaking into a home in Carellie Wednesday morning, has been posted on Facebook group page, St. Lucians Aiming For Progress (SLAPS). In the video, the...
View ArticleUPDATE: Suspected homicide in Chase Gardens
The crime scene cordoned off. Police have launched an investigation into a suspected homicide in Chase Gardens, Castries. A man sporting a dread-locked hairstyle was discovered with what appears to be...
View ArticleRelatives: Murder victim’s criminal past may have caught up with him; served...
Kerwin Pierre-Louis Family members said the past of St. Lucia’s 20th homicide victim, Kerwin Pierre-Louis, has a criminal history which may have come back to haunt him. Pierre-Louis, 36, was found with...
View ArticleChase Gardens homicide victim was ambushed by three masked men – police
Kerwin Pierre- Louis . PRESS RELEASE – Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 36 year old Kerwin Pierre- Louis of Chase Gardens, Castries. Reports indicate that on...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Men beating suspect in video face arrest
The citizens who beat a burglary suspect in Carielle, Castries on Wednesday could face criminal charges. Police Press Officer Zachary Hippolyte told St. Lucia News Online today that you cannot fight...
View ArticleVigilante justice has no place in society – attorney
The alleged thief. Photo credit: HTS NewsForce Attorney-at-Law Norman Francis has condemned the persons responsible for beating an alleged thief in Carielle, Castries on Wednesday, stating that people...
View ArticleKNOW YOUR LAWS: Arrest with or without process for crime
PRESS RELEASE – “Know you laws” is a production of the Press Office of the Royal St Lucia Police Force. ARREST WITH OR WITHOUT PROCESS FOR CRIME (1) A person may— (a) with or without...
View ArticlePolice Commissioner seeks early retirement
Police Commissioner Vernon Francois. Saint Lucia’s top cop Vernon Francois has made a request for early retirement, sources have confirmed. The request by the police chief comes months after being sent...
View ArticleMorne Du Don man charged with burglary in Carielle
Benjamin Joseph. Photo: HTS Newsforce. Police have officially charged the man accused of a burglary that occurred in Carellie, Castries on Wednesday. Benjamin Joseph, 23, of Agard/Morne Du Don,...
View ArticleMen who beat burglar could be in danger
The burglar writhes in pain while being beaten by one of the men. Several police officers believe that the male civilians who beat a burglar on video are not only at risk of being arrested for their...
View ArticleBrowne: Carielle incident clear reflection residents are fed-up with crime...
Felicia Browne. Local human rights advisor Felicia Browne has said while the beating of a burglar by civilians was against the law, the incident is a “clear reflection” that residents are frustrated...
View ArticleLUCELEC sub-contractor arrested for allegedly stealing electricity
Police have arrested a Trinidadian national residing in Aux Lyon, Dennery for allegedly stealing electricity. The man, who is employed by the St. Lucia Electricity Services Limited (LUCELEC) as a...
View ArticleAccused burglar is employed, committed crime while on sick leave
Benjamin Joseph. * Photo credit: HTS News4orce The young man who was reportedly caught burglarising a house and beaten by civilians in Carellie, Castries on Wednesday, was gainfully employed and was on...
View ArticleFriend accused of killing teen over female now in police custody
Brandon Breedy The main suspect in Monday’s shooting death of a teenager in Hospital Road, Castries is currently in police custody, according to police sources. The suspect, also a teenager, turned...
View ArticleRelative defends murder victim: “Everybody tries to make some fast cash now...
Kerwin Pierre-Louis was gunned down in Chase Gardens. A “grieving family member” of St. Lucia’s latest homicide victim Kerwin Pierre-Louis said she is not happy with the things other relatives have...
View ArticleKNOW YOUR LAWS: It could be illegal to not send your child to school
“Know you laws” is a production of the Press Office of the Royal St Lucia Police Force. Enforcement of Compulsory School Attendance (Education Act of Saint Lucia) 37. DUTY OF PARENT TO ENFORCE...
View ArticleBandits break into Castries store, cart off with thousands of dollars worth...
Bandits broke into a store on Jeremie Street, Castries sometime between Sunday evening and Monday morning and carted off with thousands of dollars worth of clothing, cash and other items. Paulina...
View ArticleBabonneau police undertakes community service project
The Babonneau Police Station is currently engaged in a community service project in Garrand. The officers are assisting a family of four to renovate their home with the help of corporate sponsors. The...
View ArticlePolice Force says LPM’s request filled with errors; denies trying to thwart...
Police Public Relations Officer Zachary Hippolyte. Credit: Voice St. Lucia Newspaper. The Royal St. Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) has responded to comments made by Political Leader of the Lucian Peoples...
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