Crime
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Jury Convicts Man of Attempted Rape After 2022 Ordeal Involving Teenager
A jury has found a man guilty of attempted rape and serious indecency following a 2022 attack on an 18-year-old woman, after his conflicting accounts were rejected by the court. He is remanded in custody and set to be sentenced on April 27.
Police Photographer Casts Doubt on Key Evidence in Nigel Christian Murder Trial
A police photographer testified Thursday in the Nigel Christian murder trial that items prosecutors use to link a key piece of evidence to the victim were not present when he documented the bag at Perry Bay. The disclosure raises fresh questions about the handling of evidence in the high-profile case.
Taxi Driver Granted Bail on Five Charges After Long Street Police Confrontation
Taxi driver Denicia Martin has been granted bail on five charges, including disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, following a March 16 confrontation with a police officer on Long Street that drew widespread attention after video footage circulated online. The case is scheduled to return to court on May 20.
Jury Convicts Sazeek Joseph of Attempted Rape and Serious Indecency
A High Court jury has convicted Sazeek Joseph of attempted rape and serious indecency stemming from an incident in June 2022 involving an 18-year-old woman. Joseph has been remanded in custody and is set to be sentenced on April 27.
Female Taxi Driver Faces Five Charges After Confrontation with Police Officer
Denicia Martin of Bethesda has been charged with five offences, including disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, following a March 16 altercation with a female police officer on Long Street. The incident gained public attention after video of the encounter spread online.
Aunt of Slain 9-Year-Old Chantel Crump Recounts Moment Child Was Taken
Gretna, the aunt of nine-year-old murder victim Chantel Crump, has spoken outside court about witnessing the moment her niece was taken. According to Antigua.news, she provided a firsthand account of the child's final moments.
Chantel Crump Murder Case Committed to High Court After Months of Delays
The Chantel Crump murder case has been committed to the High Court after months of delays, drawing an emotional crowd to the Magistrate's Court and renewing hopes for justice.
Court Gives Prosecution Until 2026 to File Complete Evidence in Chantel Crump Murder Case
Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emmanuel has ruled that the prosecution's exhibit list in the Chantel Crump murder trial is incomplete, granting prosecutors until March 23, 2026, to submit full documentation to the court.
March 23 Deadline Set for DPP to Complete Evidence Filing in Chantel Crump Murder Case
Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emmanuel has ordered the DPP's office to file a complete list of exhibits by March 23, 2026, after the prosecution's submission in the Chantel Crump murder case was found to be incomplete. The accused, Angela Mejia, faces trial in the High Court over the death of nine-year-old Chantel Crump.
Girlfriend's Testimony Links Bag to Slain Customs Official in Murder Trial
The girlfriend of murdered Customs official Nigel Christian testified in the murder trial of three accused men, identifying a black bag recovered at Perry Bay as belonging to him — an identification disputed by defence attorneys. The trial continues Wednesday.
Committal Hearing Adjourned in Death of Guyanese Law Student
A committal hearing for Victor Ince, charged in connection with the death of Guyanese law student Joyleen Abraham, has been adjourned to 3 June, with prosecutors ordered to deliver the case file to the defence by 15 April.
Committal Hearing Adjourned to June for Man Charged in Guyanese Student's Death
A committal hearing for Victor Ince, charged in connection with the death of Guyanese law student Joyleen Abraham, has been adjourned to June 3. The prosecution must serve the defence with the case file by April 15.
Driver Blackout Sends Jeep Into Bus Stop, Injuring Woman and Two Children
A woman and two children were struck by a jeep at a Clark's Hill bus stop after the driver reportedly blacked out at the wheel. No serious injuries were reported, and authorities are continuing their investigation.
Chantel Crump Murder Case Committed to High Court
The murder case in the death of Chantel Crump has been committed to the High Court, with a trial date to be set. Accused Angela Mejia appeared at the courthouse under police escort.
Murder Case in Death of Nine-Year-Old Chantel Crump Committed to High Court
The murder case against Angela Mejia, accused of killing nine-year-old Chantel Crump, has been committed to the High Court after prosecutors presented additional evidence at the St John's Magistrates' Court. The case, which has faced months of delays, will now proceed before a judge and jury.
Family of Chantel Crump Gathers as Alleged Killer Faces Committal Hearing
The family of murder victim Chantel Crump assembled at the Magistrates' Court as a committal hearing got underway to decide whether accused Angela Mejia will stand trial in the High Court. According to Antigua.news, Mejia arrived under heavy police escort and concealed her face from the public and media.
High Court Rejects Fishermen's Co-Op Bid to Reclaim Control in Decade-Long Dispute
A High Court judge has dismissed the Antigua and Barbuda Fishermen Co-Operative Society's bid to force a rival group to hand over control of the organisation, ruling it would be unfair to issue orders against parties who had no notice of the case. The decision is the latest development in a governance dispute that has divided the society for nearly a decade.
Magistrate Set to Rule on Whether Angela Mejia Stands Trial for Murder of Chantel Crump
A magistrate is set to rule today on whether Angela Mejia, charged with the murder of nine-year-old Chantel Crump, will face trial, following nearly a year on remand and five adjournments. A committal proceeding will determine if sufficient evidence exists to send the case to the High Court.
Court to Rule Today on Whether Angela Mejia Child-Killing Case Proceeds to Trial
The St. John's Magistrates Court is set to rule today on whether the case against Angela Mejia, accused of killing nine-year-old Chantel Crump, will proceed to the High Court or be dismissed after five postponements. According to Antigua.news, a committal hearing will determine if prosecutors have presented sufficient evidence to advance the matter to trial.
Fatal Stabbing in Newfield Claims Life of Glanvilles Man
A 38-year-old Glanvilles man, Daniel Lewis, died following a stabbing at Lion's Estate in Newfield in the early hours of Monday, March 16. The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda is appealing to the public for information as investigations continue.