USP Leader MP Frans Richardson arrested by TBO. | SMN News

September 2, 2019

PHILIPSBURG:--- The TBO team arrested Member of Parliament and leader of the United St Maarten Peoples Party (USP) Frans Richardson on Monday morning, Richardson is suspected of abusing his power, bribery, and forgery. Details on this new investigation are not immediately available.

Sources say MP Richardson was on his way to Philipsburg when he was stopped by members of the RST and TBO team on Pondfill Road. The source said MP Richardson was speaking to the detectives when they stopped him and moments after he was placed under arrest.

On February 14th, 2018, MP Richardson was arrested as a suspect in

To read more: http://www.smn-news.com/st-maarten-st-martin-news/32629-usp-leader-mp-frans-richardson-arrested-by-tbo.html

Source: https://www.sxm-talks.com/st-martin-news-network/usp-leader-mp-frans-richardson-arrested-by-tbo-smn-news/

Top Weekly

Injunction filed to nullify WIFOL board election | The Daily Herald

October 12, 2026

Robbery attempt at Maho jewellery store | The Daily Herald

October 09, 2026

SOL given Oct. 15 deadline, BTP inquiry into GEBE charges enters next phase | The Daily Herald

October 08, 2026

Maho potholes raise road safety concerns ahead of tourist season | The Daily Herald

October 13, 2026

Ministry VROMI launches tender for St. Maarten Zoning Plan | The Peoples Tribune

October 08, 2026

Scooter rider sustains injuries in accident with a motor vehicle | Soualiganewsday

October 08, 2026

Two Young People from Saint-Martin Join BPJEPS Basketball Training Program in Lyon | Soualiganewsday

October 11, 2026

Headlines

October 13, 2026

Maho potholes raise road safety concerns ahead of tourist season | The Daily Herald

MAHO--Potholes are reportedly beginning to reappear in parts of Maho, raising concerns about road safety as St. Maarten prepares for the upcoming tourist season and bringing renewed attention to the Government’s responsibility to maintain public roads. A concerned resident con...

October 12, 2026

Injunction filed to nullify WIFOL board election | The Daily Herald

PHILIPSBURG--An injunction has been filed seeking to nullify the election of the new executive board of the Workers Institute for Organized Labour Association (WIFOL), with attorney Cor Merx telling The Daily Herald on Monday that the election procedure allegedly did not compl...

October 09, 2026

Robbery attempt at Maho jewellery store | The Daily Herald

The robbers are seen running away from the store to the getaway car in this screen grab from a social media video. MAHO--An attempted robbery was reported at J.N. Jewellers in Maho on Thursday evening, October 8. In videos widely circulated on social media, a car was seen park...

October 07, 2026

COURT: He “collected” gun cartridges to make jewelry out of them | Faxinfo

Tried on Wednesday, September 30th, in an expedited hearing for unauthorized possession of category B weapons and ammunition A 29-year-old man explained that he collected cartridges to melt them down and make a piece of jewelry .   During a search of his mother's home, wh...

October 05, 2026

Heyliger-Marten: Philipsburg revitalization moving toward implementation | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Minister of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Transport and Telecommunication Grisha Heyliger-Marten says the Philipsburg Beautification and Revitalization initiative remains active and is moving toward implementation, with Government pursuing a phased series of projects a...

October 05, 2026

Minister Gumbs: I never ordered halt to teacher appreciation coupon distribution | The Peoples Tribune

GREAT BAY--Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Melissa Gumbs has rejected claims that she ordered a halt to the distribution of Teacher Appreciation Coupon Sheets to public school teachers, saying no such instruction was ever given. Gumbs was responding to con...

Now Showing

1/6

Visit Caribbean Cinemas

USP Leader MP Frans Richardson arrested by TBO. | SMN News

Headlines

Now Showing

Category