Man Charged After Recovery Of Stolen Firearm, Ammunition

On Friday, March 15, 2024, the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in Castries commenced investigations into a report of Stealing from Motor Vehicle, which occurred at Vigie, in Castries. Collaborative efforts of various departments resulted in a series of exercises in the Morn Du Don, and Bois Patat communities in Castries. A Warrant to Search for Property was executed on the premises of Savio Peter Hippolyte a resident of Bois Patat, Castries. This operation led to the recovery of one (1) Glock pistol with one (1) magazine containing twelve (12) rounds of ammunition which had been reported stolen in the report received by the CID. Consequently, Savio Hippolyte was arrested and charged for Possession of Firearm and Ammunition, Handling Stolen Goods and Unlawful Possession. These operations also involved traffic enforcement activities and sixty-seven (67) vehicles were searched and sixteen (16) tickets were issued for various traffic violations. The article Man Charged After Recovery Of Stolen Firearm, Ammunition is from St. Lucia Times.