Six arrested in connection with aggravated assault, trespassing/vandalizing & driving under the influence | SOUALIGA NEWSDAY

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) – During the past week police officers of the Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) arrested several persons.

A man with the initials A.S.S. was arrested for aggravated assault that took place in the month of December 2020. His victim suffered a broken jaw and several lacerations. After questioning, the suspect was held at the police station in Philipsburg pending further investigation.

Patrols apprehended two men and a woman on Saturday for trespassing and vandalizing a vehicle in the Cole Bay area. It was later revealed that the three suspects had been friends in the past and have an ongoing feud. They were all questioned, issued a summons, and then released.    

Two other suspects were arrested for driving under the influence and not carrying identification when stopped by the officers. They were all questioned and released. (KPSM)