On Friday, October 16, 2020 around 5:00 p.m. officers
arrested the man with the initials T.J.J for seriously
injuring his girlfriend after an altercation. This incident
took place in the Dutch Quarter neighborhood. During
the altercation, the victim was a bite on her lower lip
by the suspect. She was subsequently taken to the
Sint Maarten Medical Center for further treatment.
Following his arrest, the suspect was transported to
the Philipsburg police station, where he is being held
for questioning.
In the subsequent arrest, patrol officers were
dispatched to the Arbutus Road in Saunders on
Saturday, November 13, 2021 around 10:55 a.m. for
an case of ill-treatment. During the preliminary investigation it was determined that the young man with initials S.D. had punched his mother several times after she questioned him about the theft of cash from her purse. This suspect was arrested and brought to the police station where he was detained pending further investigation.
The continued number of reports of domestic and family violence is of great concern to the Sint Maarten Police Force.
Community awareness must be raised to drastically stop this abuse. This behavior should no longer be considered a “private” matter. It is recognized by all sectors that abuse towards a person in a relationship is considered “criminal” behavior and is punishable by law. Individuals who choose to engage in abuse will be held accountable for their actions, it is only a matter of time. Instead of engaging in this illegal act, choose to walk away from the situation.
Do the right thing, put an end to domestic violence.
