Police K-9 unit in Antigua and Barbuda will expand with four new dogs, Cabinet announced Friday. Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant said the move strengthens crime prevention and boosts public safety. “The Cabinet approved a recommendation from the Attorney General and Minister responsible for the police to acquire four additional dogs,” Merchant said. The […]
Police have arrested two men following an attempted cheque fraud at ACB Bank. The bank sits at the corner of High and Market Streets. Bank employees grew suspicious when the men tried to cash cheques believed to be fraudulent. Consequently, staff immediately alerted law enforcement. Officers rushed to the scene within minutes. They detained one […]
Police are warning residents and business owners about simple security lapses. The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda says unlocked doors and poor lighting increase crime risks. In addition, careless social media posts can expose properties. This week, the Community Policing Unit issued detailed safety advice. The goal is to reduce theft and break-ins […]
Police are searching for a truck driver accused of illegal dumping in Parham. The search follows secret camera footage captured by residents. Community members installed the hidden camera after months of frustration. They said indiscriminate dumping plagued the area for a long time. As a result, residents decided to act. They set up surveillance to […]
Police are issuing an urgent warning about rising electronic fraud. Reports of unauthorized banking transactions have increased. Moreover, several residents have filed complaints. They reported money disappearing from their bank accounts. These incidents have raised serious concern within the Police Administration. As a result, police are taking action. They are seeking dialogue with officials in […]
A series of coordinated police operations conducted across the island on Tuesday has resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of a firearm, ammunition, and significant cash, authorities confirmed. The raids were executed by officers from the Criminal Investigations Department Task Force (CIDTF) in collaboration with the Gang and Guns Suppression Unit (GAGSU). As part […]
Police have detained a Newfield woman in connection with the alleged theft of a wallet outside a supermarket on Factory Road. The investigation began after a man from Green Bay reported losing his brown leather wallet while shopping at Chase Supermarket on January 3. He later realized the wallet was missing. The wallet contained several […]
Police are actively investigating the death of Karen Johannsen, an American woman from Paradise View. Her death followed an attack at Dickenson Bay. Reports indicate that around 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2025, Johannsen was struck in the back of the head with a blunt object by an unknown male while on a horseback […]
Police carried out a targeted operation in the Nut Grove area and uncovered several illegal items. During the exercise, criminal investigators worked alongside K-9 units. As a result, officers searched properties and nearby open spaces. Authorities reported seizing ammunition and firearm-related accessories. In addition, officers recovered several electronic devices. Police also found vehicles believed to […]
Police are investigating a violent attack on an American businesswoman along Runaway Beach in Antigua. Authorities say the incident happened near the former Rush nightclub. The area is known as a popular tourist location. According to sources familiar with the matter, the woman was offering horseback riding services at the time. During the incident, a […]
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