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Saint Lucia Police Under Pressure as Homicide Rate Soars, Solve Rate Stalls
Only 13 of 39 killings solved as top cops acknowledge victims’ links to...

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As the island grapples with an unrelenting wave of homicides, Saint Lucia’s top law enforcement officials have admitted that most of this year’s victims were known to police for their involvement in criminal activity, a trend they say reflects...
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“This Is Shameful”: Mary Francis Demands Independent Probe into Missing Evidence Scandal

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Human rights attorney Mary Francis has condemned the handling of evidence in two high-profile cases—those of Kimberly De Leon and Chakadan Daniel—calling it a “shameful” failure of Saint Lucia’s justice system and demanding an independent investigation into what she...
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“I Will Not Give Up”: Kimberly De Leon’s Mother Speaks Out After Key Evidence Goes Missing

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The mother of slain public servant Kimberly De Leon is speaking out with renewed determination after police revealed that critical evidence in her daughter’s murder investigation has gone missing, a revelation she says, though disturbing, comes as no surprise. Mary...
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Alison Jean Outraged Over Missing Evidence in High-Profile Murder Cases: “This Points to Insider Interests”


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Social justice advocate Alison Jean has expressed deep outrage and disbelief following a stunning disclosure by Police Commissioner Verne Garde on Thursday, revealing that critical evidence in two of the country’s most high-profile murder investigations has gone missing. During a...
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Two Firearms Seized in Separate Police Operations; Three in Custody

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Law enforcement officers have recovered two illegal firearms during separate operations conducted Thursday, resulting in the arrest of three individuals. One of the firearms was seized during a day-long traffic operation led by the Department of Road Safety. During the...
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Critical Evidence Vanishes in Kimberly De Leon and Shakadan Daniel Investigations, Police Commissioner Stunned

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In a bombshell revelation that has left a press conference stunned and reignited concerns about justice and accountability, Commissioner of Police Verne Garde has confirmed that key pieces of evidence have mysteriously gone missing in two of the most...
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As RSLPF Waits on Toxicology Report, Preparations Underway for Official Funeral for Fallen K9 Hero

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Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) DeFreitas provided a crucial update on the ongoing investigation into the tragic death of Officer Tyson of the RSLPF’s K9 Unit. The incident has left the Saint Lucian public  reeling, prompting an in-depth probe...
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Drug Bust During Carnival Patrol Leads to Arrest of 33-Year-Old Man

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SAINT LUCIA — Carnival celebrations turned serious on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, when police arrested a 33-year-old man during routine patrols after his suspicious behavior drew their attention. Officers on foot patrol intercepted the individual, later identified as Chad Louisy,...
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Three Injured in Suspected Drive-By Shooting in Sarot

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A suspected drive-by shooting in Sarot on Wednesday night has left three individuals nursing injuries, according to preliminary and unofficial reports. One individual is believed to have received multiple gunshot wounds, while two others were struck once each. The circumstances...
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Gunfire Rocks Castries Again Following Tuesday Night Shooting in Leslie Land

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Gunfire echoed through the city of Castries once again on Wednesday, following the late-night shooting of two Grass Street residents in the Leslie Land area around 11 p.m. Tuesday. According to initial reports, one of the victims sustained a gunshot...
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A Legacy in Motion: Just 4 Fun (J4F) Turns 25 and Redefines What Carnival Means to Saint Lucia

Castries, August 4, 2025 — Under the blazing Saint Lucian sun, the carnival route from Massy Mega to Massy Mega...

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