SINT MAARTEN POLICE REPORT 01032017

P O L I C E P R E S S R E L E A S E
Jewelry store robbed
The Special Robbery Unit is presently investigating an armed robbery which took place on Tuesday February 28th at approximately 08.55 p.m. at Blue Rivera jewelry store located in the shopping complex at Maho. According to the report two unknown men arrived on the scene on a scooter. The passenger of the scooter stormed into the establishment armed with a gun and threatened everyone that he would use his weapon. The culprit then broke the showcase and stole and undisclosed amount of jewelry. After committing this act he jumped back on the awaiting scooter and both culprits fled into the direction of Low Lands. No one has been arrested in the case. Anyone who may have information in connection with case should call 54-22222 ext. 213-214, the anonymous tip line #9300 or 911.
University students visit KPSM
On Wednesday March 1st 12 students from the Michigan State University accompanied by Dr. Steven Bow and his wife Linda Bow, Associate professors at the School of Criminal Justice paid a visit to the Police headquarters in Philipsburg where they met with a team of representatives from the Police department. This team consisted of Chief Inspector Ricardo Henson of Public Relation and Communication and the CPO’s/ Inspectors Helen Romeo and Rensley Henson. An extensive presentation regarding the police force and its daily operation was given, including how and when the police force (KPSM) came about, among several other topics. After the presentation the students were allowed to ask questions.
The students were quite impressed with the presentation and were very happy to visit the island. The students also had the opportunity the meet the Chief of Police Carl John who was more that happy to say a few words to them. (See pic attached)
The Police Department is seeking help from the community
The Police Department is again reaching to the entire community and in particular the inhabitants of Hope Estate for cooperation in the ongoing fatal shooting of Franklin Brounache, which took place on January 24th of this year just after 11.00 p.m. Brounache was gunned down at the entrance to his home in Hope Estate. The suspect or suspects after committing this act fled the scene.
Detectives have questioned numerous witnesses and have received some information in connection with this case. However the detectives want to gather more information that would be vital to this investigation and are requesting this assistance from the community and mainly the residents of Hope estate who may have information to come forward. The Detectives would definitely want to speak to anyone who has seen a Hyundai accent with license plate R-2761 driving suspiciously in the area shortly before or after the shooting.
Anyone who may have information can call 54-22222 ext. 213-214, the anonymous tip line #9300 or 911.

Police traffic department monthly traffic accident report
The Police traffic department is reporting that the department has dealt with a total of 33 traffic accidents between the periods of February 1st to February 28th 2017.
30 of these accidents were without personal injuries
03 of these accidents were with personal injuries.
02 of these accidents were with light injuries and 01 with serious injuries.
22 of these accidents were “hit and run” 12 of which have already been solved. The remaining “hit and run” accidents are still under investigation.