Crime

Jamie Williams, 25, of Morne Du Don Killed in Jeremie Street Shooting

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - August 16, 2025

Castries, Saint Lucia – A Saturday morning shooting along Jeremie Street has left one man dead and two others injured in what police believe to be gang-related violence. The deceased has been identified as Jamie Williams, a 25-year-old resident of...

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Chris Lionel Dies After Three-Week Battle for Life — Marchand Shooting Now a Double Homicide

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - August 15, 2025

What began as a desperate fight for survival has ended in tragedy. Thirty-seven-year-old Chris Lionel of Tou Rouge, Marchand, who was gunned down alongside Kwame George in a brazen July 20 shooting, has died after spending more than three...

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Chastanet Blasts Pierre Administration as ‘Soft on Crime,’ Unveils Aggressive Security Plan

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - August 15, 2025

Opposition Leader Allen Chastanet has delivered a scathing critique of the Philip J. Pierre administration’s handling of crime, accusing the government of being silent, disorganized and soft on the island’s growing security crisis. In a televised national address on...

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Cannabis Worth $51K Seized in Multi-Agency Bust at Port Castries

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - August 14, 2025

Castries, Saint Lucia – August 14, 2025 – A joint intelligence-led operation by the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force’s (RSLPF) Gangs, Narcotics and Firearms Unit and the Customs & Excise Department has intercepted over $51,000 worth of cannabis concealed...

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General Post Office Employee Charged in $320K Cannabis Resin Bust

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - August 12, 2025

Castries, Saint Lucia – A General Post Office employee has been arrested and formally charged in connection with the interception of a high-value shipment of cannabis resin worth an estimated EC$320,800. Eldon Simon Renee faces multiple charges, including Importation of...

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One Dead, One Injured in Wilton’s Yard Shooting

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - August 12, 2025

A man known in the community as “Posess” was shot and killed in Wilton’s Yard early Tuesday morning. Another man, identified as Mandel, was injured in the attack. According to sources, several gunmen entered the area in the early hours...

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PM Pierre Defends Crime Strategy, Accuses Opposition of Politicising Gun Violence

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - August 12, 2025

Prime Minister and Minister for National Security, Philip J Pierre, is pushing back against criticism from the United Workers’ Party (UWP) over his administration’s handling of the recent surge in gun-related crimes. Pierre says his government remains committed to...

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RSLPF K-9 Unit to Be Replenished After “Suspicious” Death of Police Dog Tyson

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - August 11, 2025

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force’s K-9 Unit will be replenished following the “untimely and suspicious” death of Police Canine 642 “Tyson,” Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre confirmed Monday. Speaking at the weekly pre-Cabinet press briefing, Pierre assured the public...

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Daylight Shooting in Marchand Rekindles Fears Amid Recent Violence

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - August 11, 2025

Residents of Marchand are once again reeling after a daring daylight shooting on Monday, which has reignited concerns about escalating gun violence over the weekend. The brazen incident, which occurred in broad daylight, comes less than two weeks after a...

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Evening Shooting in Morne Du Don Leaves One Injured, Second Gun Attack in Castries on Sunday

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - August 11, 2025

A man is nursing gunshot injuries following a shooting in Morne Du Don around 6:00 pm on Sunday, marking the second gun-related incident in Castries within a single day. Police say the victim was transported to hospital for treatment. His...

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