KPSM Arrests Three Suspects and Confiscates Firearm During Early Morning control.
From: Head of communication Department
Inspector E.S Josepha
July 31, 2026
KPSM Arrests Three Suspects and Confiscates Firearm During Early Morning control.
As part of the Police Force of Sint Maarten’s continued efforts to combat the illegal possession of firearms and reduce firearm-related violence on the island, KPSM officers arrested three individuals during an early morning operation on Friday, July 31, 2026.
At approximately 1:10 a.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026, the Central Police Dispatch received information regarding two males, both dressed entirely in black clothing, who were reportedly hanging out in the area of several closed food stalls located at Walter Plantz Square on Front Street. I n response to the report, several police patrols were dispatched to the location.
Upon arrival, officers observed two male individuals dressed in black clothing together with one female standing near one of the closed food stalls. As officers approached, one of the male suspects immediately fled toward the rear of the stalls. One of the responding officers pursued the suspect on foot. After a brief search of the area, the suspect was located hiding behind one of the stalls and was taken into custody.
During a subsequent search of the immediate area, officers discovered a firearm concealed underneath a garbage bin. The weapon was immediately confiscated.
Based on the circumstances surrounding the incident, all three individuals were arrested for violations of the Firearms Ordinance. The arrested suspects have been identified by their initials as A.A.C., S.A.E., and D.S.H.
The two male suspects are known to law enforcement, as both have previously been arrested for offenses involving the illegal possession of firearms.
All three suspects were transported to the Philipsburg Police Station, where they remain in custody pending further investigation. The recovered firearm has been confiscated for forensic examination.
KPSM remains fully committed to its ongoing fight against the illegal possession of firearms and firearm-related violence. The removal of illegal weapons from the streets continues to be one of the Force’s highest operational priorities in ensuring the safety and security of the community.
The investigation into this incident remains ongoing.
KPSM Investigating Armed Robbery at Business on Union Road
The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is actively investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at a business establishment located on Union Road, a short distance from the French border.
At approximately 3:00 p.m., the Central Police Dispatch received several calls reporting an ongoing robbery at a business situated near the roundabout on Union Road.
In response, several police patrols and detectives were immediately dispatched to the location. The preliminary investigation indicated that three male suspects, all dressed in dark-colored clothing, arrived at the business in an older-model gray-colored vehicle. Two of the suspects exited the vehicle and entered the establishment, while the third suspect remained inside the vehicle.
Upon realizing that a robbery was taking place, the employees of the business managed to escape through the rear of the establishment. The suspects subsequently robbed the business and fled the scene in the waiting vehicle in an unknown direction before police arrived.
Detectives and members of the Forensic Department processed the scene and have since launched an extensive investigation into the incident. At this stage, investigators are reviewing available evidence and following up on information received.
KPSM is appealing to members of the public who may have witnessed the incident or who may have information that could assist in identifying the suspects or the vehicle involved to come forward. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Police Force of Sint Maarten by calling +1 (721) 542-2222 or the anonymous Tip Line at 9300. Information can also be provided directly to the Detective Department.
The Police Force of Sint Maarten reminds the community that public cooperation remains vital in solving violent crimes and bringing those responsible to justice.
The investigation into this armed robbery is ongoing. Further information will be released when it becomes available.
