PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Police made two arrests over the weekend in connection with domestic violence.
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 Quarterneighborhood. 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 Friday, November 12, 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 SintMaarten 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.
