VIDEO: Happy-looking Melissa Joseph appears in court for murder
Melissa Joseph, who is charged with fatally stabbing Joseph Herman, appeared in the Gros Islet Court today, Jan. 11, 2016. Joseph, 32, was formally charged with murder. She was remanded in prison...
View ArticleCASTRIES STABBING DEATH: Jacky Robert wants justice for boyfriend
Jacky Robert The woman whose companion was stabbed on Old Year’s night on Jeremie Street and later succumbed to his injuries while in hospital, has said she wants justice in the matter. Jacky Robert...
View ArticleUS urges St. Lucia government to act on IMPACS report
St. Lucia police during a patrol. * Photo credit: Telesurv. PRESS RELEASE – The Government of Saint Lucia took a commendable initial step in 2014 by inviting CARICOM’s Implementation Agency for Crime...
View ArticlePolice press release on suspected drowning at Monchy
PRESS RELEASE – Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 51 year old, Alexander Marcellin alias “Ryzo” of Riviere Mitant, Monchy. According to reports, on Monday, January...
View ArticleKNOW YOUR LAWS: Physical restraints
PHYSICAL RESTRAINTS It is lawful for a police officer or correctional officer to put on a person arrested, whether with or without a warrant, physical restraints, whether by hand cuffs,...
View ArticlePolice officer facing assault charges suspended
Troy Philomon The police officer who was charged with two counts of assault in Babonneau has been suspended. Special Police Constable Troy Philomon received his letter of suspension on Tuesday, January...
View ArticlePolice Executive visits Governor General
PRESS RELEASE – On Wednesday, January 13, 2016 the Acting Police Commissioner Errol Alexander and other Executive Members of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force paid a courtesy call on Her Excellency,...
View ArticleEU diplomats assured DPP, Deputy DPP will be appointed
Left to right: : Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation Mikael Barfod, British High Commissioner Victoria Dean, and the Ambassador of France Eric de Moussaye. Several issues were raised in relation...
View ArticleLa Corbiniere concerned about threat of ISIS
National Security Minister Victor La Corbiniere. National Security Minister Victor La Corbiniere said he has serious concerns as it relates to the threat the Islamic State (ISIS) poses to the Caribbean...
View ArticleStray bullet hits building housing Western Union, DHL
Mongroo building A bullet from a police officer’s pistol missed its target Thursday afternoon and perforated through a glass window at a building located at Upper Bridge Street, Castries. Reports are...
View ArticleAlexander, Garde applications for COP post rejected
Left to right: Alexander, Garde. The applications of both top runners for the post of Commissioner of Police (COP) have been rejected. Reports are that Acting Commissioner of Police Errol Alexander and...
View Article35 police officers disciplined for offenses committed in 2015
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) has put systems in place to deal with internal disciplinary matters involving police officers at all levels of the Force. Acting Police Commissioner Errol...
View ArticleSaint Lucia sees increase in rapes, decrease in overall crime in 2015
Acting Police Corporal Delvin Mathurin Statistics released by the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) on Friday, January 15, 2016 revealed that there was an overall decrease in reported crimes for...
View ArticleCocaine seized continues to outstrip cannabis – Police Force
* Not the actual cocaine seized by the police. The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) said illicit narcotics remains a problem in Saint Lucia. Acting Police Corporal of the Crime Intelligence Unit...
View ArticleUPDATE: Caye Mange homicide victim named
Police are investigating the stabbing death of a male in Caye Mange, Monchy (Gros-Islet) Sunday night, Jan. 17. Reports are that the victim was stabbed multiple times during a break-in/attempted...
View ArticleUPDATE: Caye Mange homicide victim named
Police are investigating the stabbing death of a male in Caye Mange, Monchy (Gros-Islet) Sunday night, Jan. 17. Reports are that the victim was stabbed multiple times during a break-in/attempted...
View ArticleCaye Mange residents on edge after robbery, homicide
There was still evidence of blood at the crime scene on Monday morning. The door was also taped as ‘Evidence’. Residents of Caye Mange are scared and worried about their safety following the gruesome...
View ArticlePolice receive Forensic Kit
PRESS RELEASE – The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force is the recipient of a Crime Scene Forensic Kit which would aid the Force in its crime scene investigations. The investigative tool was handed over to...
View ArticleRobbery up, burglary down in Saint Lucia
Robbery offences have increased steadily over the past three years, with 2015 recording an increase of 18 percent when compared to 2014, according to recent statistics released by the Police Force....
View ArticlePolice make drug bust in Mabouya Valley
* Not the actual items found by police. Some seven blocks of cocaine, along with a pistol and 13 rounds of live ammunition were discovered during a police operation on Saturday in Mabouya Valley....
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