20/03/2024

UPDATE: Police Officers Recover Firearm and Ammunition in Soufriere

By RSLPF

On Monday March 11, 2024, about 7:15 p.m. officers attached to the Soufriere Police Station
arrested a thirty-four-year-old male, in possession of a firearm and ammunition at Fond Benier,
Soufriere. During the course of his arrest, he sustained a gunshot injury. He is currently receiving medical
care, and is reported to be in a stable condition. A Smith and Wesson pistol and one (1) magazine containing one (1) .40 round of ammunition was recovered on his person. Investigations are ongoing in this matter.

UPDATE

On Saturday March 16, 2024 Officers attached to the Soufriere Police Station formally charged
Francis Pascal of Fond Benier, Soufriere for the offences of Assault, Resisting Arrest, Possession of
Firearm and Possession of Ammunition.