Ongoing Investigation into Double Fatal Shooting – Arlet Peters Road / KPSM Conducts Targeted Scooter Controls to Improve Road Safety
20 march 2026
Ongoing Investigation into Double Fatal Shooting – Arlet Peters Road
The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) continues its investigation into the fatal shooting that occurred on March 2, 2026, on Arlet Peters Road (Old Cake House Road), in which two individuals tragically lost their lives.
On the same day of the incident, KPSM officers conducted several house searches at several locations across Sint Maarten. These searches were carried out as part of the ongoing investigation and were based on information linking certain individuals and locations to the case.
As a result of the investigation, on March 4, 2026, one suspect, identified by the initials A.H., was arrested in connection with this case. The suspect remains in custody as the investigation continues.
The Major Crimes Team of KPSM is actively working on this case, following multiple leads and gathering further evidence. KPSM is collaborating closely with the Prosecutor’s Office to ensure a thorough and coordinated approach to the investigation. The investigation is progressing steadily, and additional arrests are expected in the near future.
KPSM urges anyone with information that may assist in this investigation to come forward. The cooperation of the community remains vital in bringing those responsible to justice.
Persons with information are urged to contact the Police Force of Sint Maarten at +1 (721) 542-2222 or call the anonymous tip line at 9300.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation develops.
KPSM Conducts Targeted Scooter Controls to Improve Road Safety
The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) informs the public that on Thursday, March 19, 2026, targeted traffic controls were carried out in response to the ongoing issues involving illegal scooters and the unsafe behavior of some scooter riders on public roads.
These controls took place on A.J.C. Brouwers Road and L.B. Scott Road, areas where frequent complaints and the riders, posing a serious risk to other road users.
During the operation, a total of 18 scooter riders were stopped and inspected. As a result of these controls, 8 scooters were confiscated. These scooters were found to be either lacking the required legal documentation to operate on public roads or were deemed technically unfit and not roadworthy.
KPSM emphasizes that the use of illegal or unregistered scooters, as well as reckless riding behavior, continues to negatively impact general road safety across the island. These enforcement actions are part of ongoing efforts to address these concerns and ensure safer conditions for all road users.
The police would like to inform the public that such controls will continue in the coming period. Riders are urged to ensure that their vehicles meet all legal and technical requirements and to adhere strictly to traffic laws.
KPSM remains committed to maintaining public safety and calls on all road users to act responsibly at all times.
