According to a press release issued by STRATCOM on the evening of June 2, the Police investigated a report of Larceny made on Tuesday, June 1 where a senior Police Officer within the Fire Department allegedly stole a large sum of money and personal items.
During the investigation, the Police recovered an unlicensed firearm with ammunition at the home of the Officer.
As a result, the Officer was arrested and charged with the following offences (1) Larceny, (2) Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, (3) Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. The Officer is expected to make an appearance before a Magistrate on Thursday, June 3.
The Officer will be suspended pending the determination of the charges against him.
It must be noted that a person is innocent until proven guilty. However, the Police Administration take these allegations seriously as they do not represent the core values of the Royal Police Force of Antigua Barbuda.
The release ended by reassuring the public of the force’s commitment to displaying professional and ethical behaviours as they serve the community.
