St Kitts Police Force seek justice, arrests perpetrators of June 6 Homicide, Image Courtesy: facebook
St Kitts Police Force seek justice, arrests perpetrators of June 6 Homicide, Image Courtesy: facebook

Last Updated on June 12, 2023, 5:30 AM AST by Anthony Morris

The police force of St Kitts and Nevis have successfully arrested and apprehended the culprits of the two separate gun violence incidents that took place on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. The two gun violence incidents claimed the lives of Alden “OJ” Maynard of Shadwell Estate and Vaughn Parris. The culprits for both criminal offences were charged with murder.

The Royal St Christopher and Nevis police force has recognized both the culprits concerning the murders that they have committed. The reports from the Royal St Christopher and Nevis Police Force suggest that they apprehended Keith Godwin of Prickley Pear Alley, St Kitts, for the Murder of Alden “OJ” Maynard of Shadwell Estate.

The murder happened on Bypass Road of the FT Williams Highway around 7:00 AM. At the time, the victim was driving along the highway. Further, the police force arrested and charged Nyon Dasent of Wades Garden, Basseterre, for the murder of Vaughn Parris. The incident took place aat Dorset Park on June 6, 2023, between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.

The police force of St Kitts and Nevis has been working diligently to bring justice to the people and the community who have been wronged recently due to the unforeseen surge of violent crime within the country. The police force has extended its deepest gratitude to the local population of St Kitts and Nevis for their cooperation with the security forces to help them make the significant arrests.

The police force of St Kitts and Nevis believes that with continued public collaboration, they will successfully and quickly arrest the surge in criminal activity. The force adds that they continue encouraging everyone to say something if they see something.

According to the police force, The life-altering effects of criminal activity negatively impact us all. In that regard, criminal acts committed in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis are everyone’s business. This demonstrates what can be accomplished when society and law enforcement work together.

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