The police made two arrests over the weekend in connection with domestic violence.
On Friday, November 12th 2021, around 5:00 pm the patrol officers arrested a man with the initials T.J.J as he had severely injured his girlfriend after an altercation. This incident took place in the area Dutch Quarter. During the course of the altercation, the victim received a bite to her lower lip. She was subsequently taken to the hospital to undergo treatment. After being arrested, the suspect brought to the Philipsburg police station, where he is being held for questioning.
In the subsequent arrest, the patrol officers were directed to Arburtus road in Saunders on Saturday november 13th 2021 around 10.55 am for , an ill-treatment case. According to the preliminary investigation it turned out that the young man with initials S.D. had punched his mother a couple of times, after questioning him regarding the theft of cash from her handbag . The suspect was later arrested and transferred to the police station where he was detained pending further investigation.
The continuing number of reports of domestic and family violence is an eminent cause for concern by Sint Maarten Police Force.
An increase in community awareness is needed to bring this abusive behavior to a drastic halt. This behavior should no longer be considered a ‘private’ matter. It is recognized by all sectors that abusive behavior towards a person in a relationship constitutes as ‘criminal’ behavior and is punishable by law.
Persons choosing to engage in abusive actions will be held accountable for their actions, it is just a matter of time. Instead of engaging in this illegal act, choose to walk away from the situation.
Do the right thing, put a stop to domestic violence.
