Police in Anguilla reported on Wednesday, June 11, that, after a long and careful period of investigation, a resident of West End, bearing the initials “TG”, was arrested and charged in connection with the arson of two boats owned by Funtime Charters.
The incident occurred in December last year. “TG”, a suspect, left the island during the investigation period. He was arrested and charged when he returned to Anguilla. He appeared in the Magistrate’s Court and was remanded in custody.
Meanwhile, the Police arrested a suspect in connection with a report of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor.
Other matters under investigation by the Police included five thefts at Sandy Hill, Rendezvous Bay, South Hill and Little Dix; an attempted burglary at Long Path; a report of wounding at Island Harbour; and a report of shots being fired at Island Harbour.
Five persons were arrested for a number of the above offences.