WESTERN UNION ROBBERY: Gunman’s loot now stands at $61,000 after further checks
After further investigations into yesterday’s armed robbery at Western Union in JQ Rodney Bay Mall, investigators have discovered that way more money was stolen than the initial estimate. On responding...
View ArticleAggrieved father wants justice for son stabbed in Bocage
A disgruntled father is seeking justice for his 21-year-old son who was brutally stabbed last month in Bocage, by another male who has since been released on bail. Frank Vautroque told St. Lucia News...
View ArticleNo foul play suspected in Anthony’s death
PRESS RELEASE – On Tuesday, December 8, 2015 a post mortem was conducted on the body of 26 year old, Kesam Manalick Anthony of Barre Denis, Castries. The examination revealed that Anthony died as a...
View ArticleEmployee being questioned over Western Union robbery
A female employee of Western Union is being questioned by police in relation to Monday’s robbery at the international money transfer agency’s Rodney Bay branch. Reports are that the employee was...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Venezuelan charged for smuggling cash in his stomach
PRESS RELEASE – On Friday, December 4, 2015 about 12:01 a.m. police conducted an operation at a hotel situated in the North of the island. During the operation, a search conducted in the room of...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Man’s hand partially severed
Police are investigating a chopping incident that occurred in Barre Denis this evening, Dec. 9, 2015. Reports are that at around 6 p.m., the victim, Parry St. Rose, believed to be in his 30’s,...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Woman escapes attempted rape in Marisule
Blood stains seen on the floor of the woman’s apartment. A woman who is believed to be in her late 40’s, was nearly raped this morning by an unknown man, who entered her home and held a knife to her...
View ArticlePolice: Vieux Fort body not victim of foul play
PRESS RELEASE – On Wednesday, December 9, 2015 a post mortem was conducted on the body of an unidentified male found at Vieux Fort Industrial Estate on Tuesday, December 1, 2015. The examination...
View ArticlePolice issue arrest warrant for man accused of attempted murder
Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of Benjamin Collymore of Mongiraud, Gros-Islet for the attempted murder of Uriah Farrel of Rodney Bay, Gros-Islet. According to a police press statement, on...
View ArticleMultiple arrests made in police Christmas operation
St. Lucia police during a patrol. * Photo credit: Telesurv. PRESS RELEASE – On Thursday, December 10, 2015 about 5:00 p.m. police conducted an operation in the New Village and Conway areas in the city...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: EU delegation issues stern statement on St. Lucia’s handling...
Pm Anthony… EU says due process must be followed according to local criminal laws. Less than three weeks after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Victoria Clarke-Charles revealed during a press...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Gunmen rob KFC Choc branch
Two gunmen robbed the newly-opened KFC branch in Choc this morning, Dec. 14, 2015 of about $5,000, police sources have confirmed. Reports are that at about 8 a.m., two men held a supervisor at...
View ArticleUPDATED: Missing man found dead
The body of an elderly livestock farmer known so far as Cyrus, was discovered in a ravine in Barre Denis, Castries after 3 p.m. today, Dec. 14, 2015. Residents told St. Lucia News Online (SNO) that...
View ArticlePolice press release on armed robbery at KFC Choc branch
PRESS RELEASE – Police are investigating an armed robbery which occurred at KFC in Choc, Castries. On Monday, December 14, 2015 about 7:45 a.m. two masked men accosted two employees of KFC who were...
View ArticleRSLPF Robbery prevention tips for businesses
PRESS RELEASE – If you own a business, particularly one that deals in cash, there is a good chance that one day it may be robbed. You, your employees and possibly your customers could be faced with a...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Man charged with attempted murder granted bail
Benjamin Collymore PRESS RELEASE – On Friday, December 11, 2015 Benjamin Collymore of Mongiraud, Gros-Islet turned himself into police custody. Collymore made an appearance before the First District...
View ArticleBe extra cautious when purchasing animals – Praedial Larceny Unit
In light of the increase theft of animals during the Christmas season, the Praedial Larceny Unit is urging persons not to purchase agriculture produce from non-farmers. In a press statement issued on...
View ArticlePost-mortem for Barre Denis man to take place on Thursday
PRESS RELEASE – Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Peter Felix also known as “Cyrus” of Barre Denis, Castries. The body of Felix was discovered lying face down in a...
View ArticleSix rescued from Rat Island
Rat Island, seen from Sandals Halcyon Beach Resort. Photo by Angie H. The Police Marine Unit has confirmed that six persons who were stranded on Rat Island after kayaking to the secluded islet have...
View ArticleKNOW YOUR LAWS: Cattle branding and butchering
PROVISIONS WITH REGARD TO SLAUGHTER (1) A person shall not slaughter or cause to be slaughtered in any place any bull, cow, ox, steer, heifer, calf, ram, ewe, sheep, lamb, goat or kid or any swine...
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