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Kpsm Enhances Traffic Enforcement Measures Amid Ongoing Concerns

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten (KPSM) — The Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) has intensified its efforts to address traffic violations and mechanical infractions through a series of targeted vehicle and traffic controls conducted during the third week of January 2025. These operations reflect KPSMs commitment to safeguarding public safety and maintaining order on the islands roadways.

Summary of Enforcement Actions:

Harold Jack Area (Early Week):

A total of 237 vehicles were stopped and inspected. 36 fines were issued for a variety of traffic and mechanical infractions. 14 scooters were subjected to checks, resulting in the impoundment of one scooter due to non-compliance.

Causeway and Sucker Garden Areas (Later in the Week):

40 vehicles were stopped and inspected. Three suspects were arrested on suspicion of criminal activity. Two firearms were confiscated as part of these operations. One scooter and one car were impounded for further investigation.

KPSM emphasizes that these enforcement actions are part of a broader strategy to address ongoing safety concerns on the island Read more

Sint Maarten Flag To Be Hosted On Cole Bay Hill For Flag Day

The Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport Lyndon Lewis was very happy on Wednesday that efficient team-work led to the hoisting of the St. Maarten flag on Cole Bay Hill, affectionately also known as the Bell’s Lookout or Harold Jack Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) is proud to announce the successful completion of the first in a series of emergency drills and training exercises, in collaboration with the Marines and various other emergency response agencies. This vital training event took place on Friday, September 15th, 2023, along the A.J.C. Brouwer Road at Harold Jack.

The primary objective of this exercise was to enhance the readiness and coordination among first responders in dealing with a variety of crisis scenarios Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- On June 16th, 2023, at approximately 10:30 pm, central Dispatch received several calls about an accident that occurred on Brouwers Road between a blue Hyundai Santa Fe and a white Hyundai Accent. The incident took place near the corner of Harold Jack, involving two vehicles traveling in opposite directions.
According to the preliminary investigation conducted by the Traffic Department of the KPSM, the driver of the Santa Fe was heading towards the Kruithoff roundabout on Brouwers Road Read more

Three (3) Men Arrested And Three (3) Firearms Seized During Traffic Controls.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The Sint Maarten police have been are busy with general controls at various locations across the island.

These controls that are being carried out are related to technical requirements of vehicles as well as violations of the Opium and Firearms Law. Vehicles were checked in the vicinity of the Bellevue Border, Harold Jack and on Nisbet road.

While controlling the Nisbeth road on March 09, 2023, a white Kia Picanto with French plates and dark windows was pulled over Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten police have been busy with general controls at various locations across the island.
These controls that are being carried out are related to the technical requirements of vehicles as well as violations of the Opium and Firearms Law.
Vehicles were checked in the vicinity of the Bellevue Border, Harold Jack, and Nisbet road.
While controlling the Nisbeth road on March 09, 2023, a white Kia Picanto with French plates and dark windows was pulled over Read more

Controles En Curso Por El Equipo Especial De Kpsm

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – La Fuerza de Polica de St. Maarten KPSM continu realizando controles generales durante la ltima semana en un esfuerzo por garantizar la seguridad de todos los residentes y visitantes, as como la seguridad vial. Estos controles continuarn durante esta ajetreada temporada navidea.

El equipo de accin especial ha realizado varios operativos durante la ltima semana relacionados con la seguridad y el orden pblico.

La operacin dirigida tuvo lo siguiente:
Un total de 162 vehculos fueron controlados y 135 de esos conductores fueron interpelados por tener vidrios polarizados y 17 fueron multados por diversas infracciones Read more

Ongoing Controls By Kpsm Special Team

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — The St. Maarten Police Force KPSM continued to conduct overall controls in the past week in an effort to ensure safety of all residents and visitors as well as road safety. These controls will continue during this busy holiday season.

The special action team has performed several operations over the last week related to safety and public order.

The targeted operation had the follow:

A total of 162 vehicles were controlled and 135 of those drivers were addressed for having tinted windows and 17 were fined for various offenses Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The St. Maarten Police Force KPSM continued to conduct overall controls in the past week in an effort to ensure the safety of all residents and visitors as well as road safety. These controls will continue during this busy holiday season.

The special action team has performed several operations over the last week related to safety and public order.

The targeted operation had the following:

A total of 162 vehicles were controlled and 135 of those drivers were addressed for having tinted windows and 17 were fined for various offenses Read more

Resultados De Los Controles Realizado Por El Kpsm

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Debido a las diversas actividades realizadas en relacin con el Da de San Martn, el Cuerpo de Polica ha estado ocupado monitoreando varios de estos eventos.

En general, estos eventos transcurrieron sin mayores incidentes. Sin embargo, a pesar de esto, el equipo especial de polica logr llevar a cabo varias operaciones en toda la isla. Los siguientes resultados se lograron durante estas acciones coordinadas.

Se realizaron varios controles de trfico en AJC Brouwers Road (Harold Jack), Souliga road y detrs de la estacin de polica en Nisbeth road Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Due to the various activities held in relation to St. Maarten's Day, the Police Force has been busy monitoring several of these events.
Overall, these events proceeded without any major incidents.
However, despite this, the police special team still managed to carry out several operations all across the island. The following results were achieved during these coordinated actions.
There were several traffic controls held at A.J.C Brouwers Road (Harold Jack,) Souliga road, and behind the police station on Nisbeth road Read more

Resumen De Accidentes De Trfico Durante El Asueto Del Fin De Semana Santa

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Si bien las playas estuvieron ocupadas el fin de semana de Santa, tambin hubo algunos accidentes de trfico que resultaron en lesiones menores.

El 15 de abril de 2022, a las 6:00 p.m., el Despacho Central de Polica recibi varios informes de un accidente de trnsito que result en lesiones en A.J.C Brouwers Road cerca de Kooyman. El conductor de un four-wheeler que estaba rebasando entre varios autos mientras iba en direccin a Harold Jack Read more

El Mp Arrindell Expresa Preocupaciones Por Las Deplorables Condiciones De Las Calles

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – En las ltimas semanas ha habido mucha publicidad en las redes sociales y en todas las comunidades con respecto a las deplorables condiciones de las calles en la isla, dijo el martes el miembro independiente del parlamento (MP) Akeem Arrindell en un comunicado de prensa.

Despus de una cuidadosa revisin del Presupuesto 2022, observ que no se hicieron reservas, por lo tanto, no se presupuest para reparaciones/revestimiento de calles de una fuerte superficie existentes en la isla y varios otros problemas importantes Read more

Mp Arrindell Expresses Concerns Regarding The Deplorable Road Conditions On The Island.

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten — In recent weeks there has been much publicity on social media, and throughout the communities regarding the deplorable road conditions on the island. After careful review of the Budget 2022, I observed that reservations were not made, thus not budgeted for repairs/resurfacing of existing hard surfaced roads on the island and several other major existing problems. Due to my concerns thereof, I have voiced my concern to the Minister of Public Housing, Spatial Planning, Environment and Infrastructure, the Honorable Egbert J Read more

Extended Pre-Trial Detention For Basseterre Drive Shooting Suspect

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten (OM) The suspect in the Boxing Day shooting has had his pre-trial detention extended by sixty days on today, Monday, January 17, by the instructing judge.

E.C-C. is suspected of shooting his partner in Basseterre Drive, Middle Region, on the afternoon of December 26, 2021. He fled the scene of the shooting, but was apprehended by police in the vicinity of the Bells Lookout Point (commonly called Harold Jack) on Cole Bay Hill on the evening of December 27.

The suspect is expected to appear in the Court of First Instance for his pro forma hearing on February 23 Read more

Accidente De Pasola En A.J.C. Brouwers Road

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten - Alrededor de las 3:40 p.m., la polica recibi una llamada de un accidente de trnsito en la A.J.C Brouwers Road cerca de Harold Jack. La investigacin preliminar muestra que el conductor de una pasola T-max que vena en direccin a Cole-Bay, perdi el control, cay, resbal y se estrell contra un automvil que vena en direccin opuesta. El ciclista sufri heridas en el rostro Read more

Extienden La Detencin Preventiva Para El Sospecho Del Tiroteo En Basseterre Drive

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten (17 de enero de 2022) Hoy, lunes 17 de enero, el juez instructor prorrog la detencin preventiva al sospechoso del tiroteo del Boxing Day por sesenta das. E. C-C. es sospechoso de dispararle a su ex-compaera en Basseterre Drive, Middle Regin, en la tarde del 26 de diciembre de 2021. Huyendo de la escena del tiroteo y siendo detenido por la polica en las cercanas de Bell's Lookout Point (comnmente llamado "Harold Jack" ) en Cole Bay Hill la noche del 27 de diciembre cuando se diriga a entregarse. Se espera que el sospechoso comparezca ante el Tribunal de Primera Instancia para su audiencia pro formal el 23 de febrero Read more

Extended Pre-Trial Detention For Basseterre Drive Shooting Suspect

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten (17 January 2022) The suspect in the Boxing Day shooting has had his pre-trial detention extended by sixty days on today, Monday, January 17, by the instructing judge.

E. C-C. is suspected of shooting his partner in Basseterre Drive, Middle Region, on the afternoon of December 26, 2021. He fled the scene of the shooting, but was apprehended by police in the vicinity of the Bells Lookout Point (commonly called Read more

The Suspect, Who Shot A Woman In Middle Region Got Arrested

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The suspect, who shot a woman in Middle Region on Boxing Day, was on his way to turn himself in to the police when he was taken into custody on Monday night.   

The Police were aware that the suspect was going to turn himself in. Since Sunday night SXMISLANDTIME and 721 News with close friends were engaged in deep negotiations with the suspect to give himself in.

“We have to say that we convinced him to give up the gun so he agreed, which is why we made sure the moment he was picked up he would have been in a vehicle and the gun in a different vehicle to make sure there was no threat.”  

“When the police intercepted the truck he was going in on Harold Jack, they did not know about the weapon until he reached and we notified them about the weapon Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- The male suspect that shot his partner in the Middle Region on Boxing Day was arrested on Monday evening at A.J. C Browers Road without incident.
Police Spokesman Joe Josepha said the suspect was taken to the Philipsburg Police Station where is he is being questioned.
In the meantime, the victim remains in critical condition at the St. Maarten Medical Center, unfortunately, the woman lost he unborn baby due to gunshot wounds in her stomach area.
SMN News learned that the young woman was about 6 to 8 weeks pregnant and her unborn child could not be saved.

Suspect arrested in connection with Basseterre Drive shooting

Over the past 24 hours, the staff of the police major crimes unit has been busy investigating the shooting that took place at Basseterre Drive in Middle Region in which a woman was shot several times on Boxing Day Read more

Taxi Drivers Proudly Clean Up Harold Jack Lookout Point

Taxi drivers were out in force Saturday morning to clean up the immediate area around the Harold Jack Lookout Point.

COLE BAY--A group of taxi drivers representing the Dutch St. Maarten Taxi Association, Airport Taxi Association and Downtown Taxi Association rolled up their sleeves Saturday, to clean up Harold Jack Lookout Point on Cole Bay Hill Read more

Police Report: Woman Arrested For Severely Injuring Victim With Machete

Serious scooter accident again on Brouwers road
Two scooters slammed into each other in the vicinity of the Harold Jack Lookout Point on A.J.C. Brouwers Road on Saturday, July 10, around 5:30pm.

According to the preliminary police investigation, the scooters riders
were heading in opposite directions and simultaneously overtook vehicles on the
hillside road causing a massive collision Read more

PHILIPSBURG:--- Two scooters slammed into each other in the vicinity of the Harold Jack Lookout Point on A.J.C. Brouwers Road on Saturday, July 10, around 5:30 pm.

According to the preliminary police investigation, the scooters riders were heading in opposite directions and simultaneously overtook vehicles on the
hillside road causing a massive collision Read more

Scooter Hits Railing Near Lookout Point

COLE BAY--A scooter driver was injured when he collided with the guardrail at the side of A.J.C. Brouwer Road near the old Harold Jack lookout point around 2:00am Sunday.

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