From: Head of communication Department
Inspector E.S Josepha April 18th 2023
Victim in Critical but Stable Condition Following Stabbing at Festival Village
The police of Sint Maarten are currently investigating, a stabbing occurred at Festival Village at around 1:00 am early morning of April 16th, 2023. The male victim, who received several stab wounds to his upper body, was treated on the scene by medical personnel before being rushed to SMMC. He is currently in critical but stable condition.
Detectives are actively investigating the incident, and the reason for the stabbing is still unknown. Police are asking for the public’s help, particularly from those who were in the Festival Village area and witnessed the incident.
Anyone with information with about these shootings should contact detectives via + 1 721 542 2222 ext.106, or 175, the anonymous tip line 9300, send a private message via Facebook Page: Police Force of Sint Maarten – Korps Politie Sint Maarten or website http://www.policesxm.sx.
Further updates on the investigation will be provided as they become available.
Forged Insurance Policies
The Sint Maarten Police Force have recently noticed an increase in the circulation of false insurance documents, a situation we have been monitoring for some time now.
Several individuals have attempted to
use forged insurance policies to
collect number plates and some of
these false documents have also been confiscated at the scene of traffic accidents.
The Police of Sint Maarten would like
to warn persons involved with the distribution and circulation of these documents to immediately cease and desist from doing so, as this puts road users at risk.
Counterfeit documents are illegal and can lead to serious consequences for both the individual and victims. Aside from the legal aspect, if an accident occurs, there is no insurance coverage or recourse for victims.
To counter this development, the Police have teamed up with insurance companies, to issue a warning to citizens, as individuals found submitting a falsified insurance document stands to be arrested and prosecuted. This applies both to the person presenting the fake document and any associates involved in preparing or distributing the document.
It is important that individuals make sure that their insurance documents are legitimate and up to date. Forgery of insurance documents is a serious crime that can lead to fines, imprisonment, and other legal consequences. In addition, you can put people at risk should a serious accident occurs.”
The Police remains committed to protecting the public from being exploited by malicious persons, who engage in criminal practices that leave unsuspecting persons as victims. We ask anyone with information on the distribution or circulation of these false documents to the detective department of KPSM, so that we can identify and pursue those involved in this illegal activity.
