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The Public Prosecutor’s Office offers reward in armed robbery case on St. Eustatius

Oranjestad - On Monday, the 15th of May 2023 at about 8:45 p.m., an armed robbery took place on a cash runner on Fort Oranjestraat in St. Eustatius. Two masked men surprised a security guard who was depositing the daily proceeds from a supermarket at an ATM. Both men were armed with firearms and violently robbed the security guard of the money in his possession. The victim was struck on the head with a firearm, leaving him injured. A substantial amount of money was taken in the robbery.

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Police report of Friday, the 22th of September until Monday, the 25th of September 2023

Oranjestad - Results investigation of deceased baby in nursery in St. Eustatius released (Press Release Public Prosecutor's BES) - On Tuesday, September 19, a deceased baby was found at a daycare center on St. Eustatius. A large-scale investigation team was immediately assembled by the KPCN under the leadership of two prosecutors from the Public Prosecutor's Office after which an extensive investigation was conducted. The investigation over the past few days has shown that there are no indications that a crime was committed. It also shows that there is no reason to believe that there was any involvement of others in the tragic death of the baby. KPCN and the prosecution will still be conducting some closing investigative actions but given the results of the investigation, the investigation team will be disbanded. We wish the bereaved family and friends much strength with this tragic loss.

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Dutch Caribbean Police Force with ‘Ketenbeslag’ department

Kralendijk - The Dutch Caribbean Police Force recently established a ‘Ketenbeslag’ department on Bonaire. This is the department that handles vehicles or goods seized and taken into custody.

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Police report of Monday, the 18th of September until Wednesday, the 20th of September 2023

Oranjestad - Infant dies - On Tuesday, the 19th of September, the police received a report about a baby who showed no signs of life at a childcare center on St. Eustatius. The ambulance arrived on the scene and started resuscitation, but to no avail. It concerned a girl of a few months old. The case is under investigation.

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The Dutch Caribbean Police Force has 24 new aspiring officers

Kralendijk - Monday, the 11th of September 2023 marked the official kick-off of the two-year police training program for the Dutch Caribbean. During the opening ceremony, the 24 new aspiring officers were welcomed by the Chief of Police, Mr. Alwyn Braaf.

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Police report of Monday, the 4th of September until Monday, the 11th of September 2023

The Bottom/Oranjestad - Theft of gasoline - On Monday, the 11th of September, gasoline was reported stolen from a boat that was taken out of the water for safety reasons. Because a storm was approaching, and the boat was full of gasoline, it was taken out of the water. The boat was parked in the parking lot behind the Saba Marine Park in Fort Bay on Saba. The case is under investigation.

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Police report of Friday, the 1st of September until Monday, the 4th of September 2023 SABA

The Bottom - Collision - In the morning hours on Friday, the 1st of September, a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle occurred on the curve of Lower Hell's Gate on Saba. The victim was taken by ambulance to the hospital for medical treatment. The cause of the collision is not known.

Cybercrime department of the KPCN warns against 'Sextortion'

Kralendijk - Recently, the cybercrime department of the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force has received several reports about 'Sextortion'.

Police reports from Wednesday, the 23rd of August until Friday, the 25th of August 2023 ST EUSTATIUS

Oranjestad - Collision - At about 12:50 p.m. on Thursday, the 24th of August, a collision occurred on the De Graaffweg on St. Eustatius. A car drove into a building. The driver was checked on the spot by ambulance staff and was subsequently arrested by police for driving under the influence of alcohol. The driver in question was a 74-year-old man with initials C.A.W.

KPCN Agents wear temporary shirt during warm months

Kralendijk - Temporarily, agents of the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force will be seen in the IBT shirt in combination with the vest instead of the usual black polo shirt with the horizontal yellow stripe.

Police report of Friday, the 18th of August until Monday, the 21st of August 2023 SABA

The Bottom - Scheduled traffic check - A scheduled traffic check was held on Saba's Church Street between 9:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 19th.

Police report of Monday, the 14th of August until Wednesday, the 16th of August 2023

The Bottom - Scheduled traffic check - In the afternoon hours on Tuesday, August 15th, a scheduled traffic control was held on the Lambert Hassel Road on Saba. During the check, 79 vehicles were checked and a total of 2 fines were issued for not being able to show a valid driving license and for driving without a paying road tax.

Vessels in distress between St. Eustatius and St. Maarten

The Bottom - In the afternoon hours on Sunday the 13th of August, the central control room received a report of a vessel in distress. The vessel had engine trouble and drifted in the sea waters between St. Eustatius and St. Maarten. In the meantime, it turned out that a second vessel had also had engine trouble about 4 nautical miles from St. Eustatius.

Police report of Monday, the 7th of August until Friday, the 11th of August 2023 ST. EUSTATIUS

Sint Eustatius - Arrest - On Thursday, August 10th, a 32-year-old man with initials R.A.T. was arrested at Hubert Berkel's Drive on St. Eustatius for threat of violence, assault, attempted homicide, vandalism and violation of the BES Weapons Act. The suspect had assaulted and threatened a woman in which there was also material destruction. Two guns with munitions were also confiscated for further investigation.

New Deputy Chief of Police/ Head of Operations of the Dutch Caribbean Police Force

Kralendijk - From the 14th of August, 2023, the Caribbean Netherlands Police Force will have a new Deputy Chief of Police/ Head of Operations : Mr. Rob Meijer. He will follow Ronald Zwarter, who returns to the European Netherlands on the 1st of October, 2023 after a period of 4 years and will enjoy his well-deserved retirement at the beginning of 2024.

Police report of Monday, July 24th until Wednesday, July 26th 2023 ST. EUSTATIUS

St. Eustatius - Arrest for threat - In the evening hours on Monday, July 24th , a 21-year-old man with initials J.R.N. was arrested on the Sugarcane Road in St. Eustatius for threatening. The suspect had threatened a woman with a knife.

Police report of Friday, July 21st until Monday, July, 24th 2023 SABA

The Bottom - Scheduled traffic control - On Saturday, July 22nd , between 11.20 AM and 12 PM, a scheduled traffic check was held on Church Street on Saba.

Police agents and military police in the Caribbean Netherlands trained as skippers for new patrol vessel

Kralendijk - Agents of the Dutch Caribbean Police Force (KPCN) and the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee (KMar) have passed the Boatmaster 3 training course in Bonaire. With this certificate, they can work as skippers of the new patrol vessel that is expected to be launched in October in Bonaire.

Police report of Wednesday, July 12th until Monday, July 17th 2023

Sint Eustatius - Scooter collision - On Saturday, July 15th , an accident involving a scooter occurred on the H.M. Beatrix Road on St. Eustatius. For unknown cause, the driver fell off the scooter. Upon arrival of the patrol, they checked for valid documents. The driver of the scooter was found to have no driver's license. He also did not have the insurance documents with him. For this he was issued an official report. The driver was also found to be under the influence of alcohol and was arrested on the spot for driving under the influence. the scooter was impounded.

Deputy Chief of Police and Head of Operations KPCN, Ronald Zwarter, says goodbye

Kralendijk - On 14th of August 2023, Mr. Ronald Zwarter will hand over his duties as Deputy Chief of Police/Head of Operations of the Dutch Caribbean Police Force (KPCN) to his successor.

The CyberCrime Unit warns against phishing via Facebook

Kralendijk - Recently, the cybercrime unit of the Dutch Caribbean Police Force has received many reports about phishing via Facebook.

Police report of Friday, June23rd until Monday, June 26th 2023 St. Eustatius

St. Estatius - Collision - A one-sided collision occurred on Peru Road on St. Eustatius on Sunday, June 25th. A pickup collided with a lamppost. The owner of the pickup stated that he was in the process of trying to get the pickup going.

Police report of Friday, the 9th of June until Monday, the 12th of June 2023 Saba/St. Eustatius

Saba/St. Eustatius - Collision - On Friday, June 9th at about 3:15 P.M., a collision occurred on the Upper Road on Saba between two vehicles. Both drivers were injured and were taken by ambulance to the hospital for medical treatment.

Police report from Friday, June 2nd until Monday, June 5th 2023 St. Eustatius/Saba

St. Eustatius / Saba - Armed robbery On Sunday, June 4th , a report of an armed robbery on the Heyligerweg on St. Eustatius was made. Two men were sitting in front of a barbershop around 10:55 PM when they were approached by two men. The two men were both armed with a gun.

Police report of Wednesday, the 31st of May until Friday, the 2nd of June 2023

St. Eustatius - Scooter theft - On Thursday, June 1st , a person came to report a stolen scooter from a home located on the Soachie Road on Sint Eustatius.

Police report of Monday, the 29th of May until Wednesday, the 31th of May 2023

St. Eustatius - Traffic check - A traffic check was held on Tuesday, May 30th , at the Dr. H.A. Korthalsweg on St. Eustatius. The check focused on checking valid driver's licenses, insurance documents and motor vehicle taxes.

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