KPSM Conducts Weekend Traffic and Business Inspections, Resulting in Multiple Arrests / KPSM Investigates Two Serious Traffic Accidents on March 29, 2025
From: Head of communication Department
Inspector E.S Josepha
March 30, 2025
KPSM Conducts Weekend Traffic and Business Inspections, Resulting in Multiple Arrests
The Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) conducted a series of targeted traffic and business controles over the past weekend as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance public safety. These operations, which primarily took place between 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM, resulted in multiple fines, arrests, and the confiscation of illegal items.
During the traffic controls, officers stopped and controlled more than 100 vehicles. Several citations were issued for various traffic violations. KPSM urges all drivers to ensure that their vehicles meet technical requirements and that they carry the necessary legal documentation to avoid penalties.
In addition to traffic enforcement, KPSM conducted an inspection at a gentleman’s club. During this operation, officers identified and arrested an individual who was wanted in connection with a prior case involving threats with a firearm. The suspect was immediately transported to the police station, where he remains in custody for further questioning.
Furthermore, on the afternoon of Friday, March 28, 2025, KPSM officers and detectives observed a suspect in the Zagersgut, Cul-de-Sac area who was wanted for an armed robbery that occurred in December 2024. The suspect was inside a vehicle with another male individual. Upon stopping and controlling the vehicle, officers arrested the wanted individual and transported him to the police station for further investigation.
During the same operation, officers discovered that the second male occupant of the vehicle was residing illegally on the island. He was subsequently processed and handed over to the Immigration Department for further handling. Additionally, officers found and confiscated a quantity of narcotics and a crossbow inside the vehicle.
KPSM emphasizes that these enforcement operations will continue in the coming weeks as part of its commitment to maintaining public order and safety. The police urge all vehicle owners and drivers to ensure compliance with traffic regulations and to cooperate with officers during inspections.
KPSM Investigates Two Serious Traffic Accidents on March 29, 2025
The Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) is conducting investigations into two significant traffic accidents that occurred on Saturday, March 29, 2025, resulting in serious injuries to the individuals involved.
First Incident: Amazon Road, Pointe Pirouette
At approximately 3:00 AM, officers responded to a collision on Amazon Road in the Pointe Pirouette area. Preliminary findings suggest that the operator of a quad (four-wheeler) lost control of the vehicle, resulting in a collision with a pickup truck parked along the roadside. The rider sustained a fractured wrist and severe lacerations to the head. Emergency medical personnel provided immediate on-site care before transporting the individual to the Sint Maarten Medical Center (SMMC), where he remains in serious condition.
Second Incident: Welfare Road
Later that day, around 2:30 PM, a second accident occurred on Welfare Road involving an SUV and a scooter. The driver of the SUV, traveling from the direction of the Kruithoff Roundabout, attempted a left turn into a business establishment. Concurrently, a scooter rider approaching from the opposite direction collided with the side of the SUV. The scooter operator sustained severe lacerations to the hands and legs. Paramedics administered first aid at the scene before transporting the injured party to SMMC for further medical attention.
Safety Advisory
KPSM urges all road users to exercise caution, particularly given the current traffic congestion on the island. Motorists are reminded to remain vigilant, adhere strictly to traffic regulations, and be especially mindful of vulnerable road users, including motorcyclists and pedestrians.