ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Office of Strategic Communications – STRATCOM
MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

JAVIA PETERS & SAQUAMI CHRISTIAN CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH VILLA SHOOTING AND OTTO’S ROBBERIES

St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, Wednesday, September 30, 2026

The police have arrested and jointly charged Javia Peters of Potters and Saquami Christian of Tindale Road in connection with the recent shooting at Villa and two separate robberies at Ottos.

Peters and Christian were jointly charged with shooting with intent to murder and using a firearm in furtherance of an offence in connection with the shooting of 47-year-old Francis Dennis of Villa.

The incident occurred at approximately 3:40 a.m. on Sunday, September 27, on Gordon Street, Villa. Dennis sustained gunshot injuries during the incident and was transported to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre for medical treatment.

The accused were also jointly charged in connection with two robberies that occurred on Baxter Street, Ottos, on September 27.
They are charged with using a firearm in furtherance of an offence and robbing one woman of a cellular phone, SIM cards, a handbag, jewellery, cash and other personal items with a combined value of approximately EC$1,285.

They were further jointly charged with robbing another woman of a cellular phone, SIM card and cash with a combined value of approximately EC$880.
Both accused are expected to appear before the court today, Wednesday, September 30, to answer to the charges.

The Police Administration expresses its sincere appreciation to members of the public for their patience, assistance, and continued cooperation with the police.

The police continue to encourage anyone with information concerning criminal activity to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or 462-3914, Crimestoppers at 800-TIPS (8477), or the nearest police station.