A police constable is slated to appear before the Serious Offences Court later on Tuesday, charged with attempted murder and other offences over a stabbing attack on a woman at her home on Saturday night.
The officer, Kyle Nimblet, who is said to have been serving in the constabulary for about five years, is charged with attempting to murder Raffiah Sardine at her home in Villa.
He has also been charged with aggravated burglary and damage to property after he allegedly broke into Sardine’s home while armed with a weapon.
Nimblet is slated to appear in court even as the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force said on Monday that it had taken “decisive steps in response to recent incidents involving police officers and civilians”.
The Public Relations and Complaint Department of the RSVGPF said that investigators have been deployed, evidence is being preserved, witness canvassing is underway, and interim administrative measures are in effect where required.
“We are following established investigative protocols to deliver impartial, lawful, and timely outcomes. Rest assured, we are acting decisively and within the law.”
The constabulary said its primary duty is to the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, adding, “Your safety and the fair administration of justice will be protected without compromise”.
The force said that it recognised “the gravity of the violence in a widely circulated incident” one of its officers and a female victim, the distress it has caused, and the strong public concern and outcry it has generated.
“This organisation condemns all acts of violence and is treating this case with the utmost seriousness. In that incident, the accused remains in lawful police custody and is assisting investigators,” said the statement, which came hours before news broke that Nimblet had been charged.
“Public claims of release are incorrect. The same custody, investigative, and supervisory standards that apply to any other subject apply here. Further details will be released only when proper to do so, to protect the investigation and the dignity of those affected,” the statement said.
“This organisation proceeds on facts and law. Edited clips, anonymous posts, and speculative commentary do not meet the standards of verification, balance, and accountability expected of credible reporting.
“Circulating unverified material distorts the information environment, risks prejudicing eventual proceedings, and deepens harm. If you have information, report it to investigators and avoid circulating unverified claims.”
The police force urged the public and the media to rely on official releases from the RSVGPF Public Relations and Complaints Department.
“Treat unverified claims as unconfirmed and refrain from sharing content designed to inflame rather than inform. Persons with first-hand, verifiable information should contact Police Control at 457-1211 or the Public Relations Office at 485-6891,” the statement said.
“The RSVGPF serves the people of St Vincent and the Grenadines. We place the safety and stability of our nation first and will provide verified updates at appropriate stages of these investigations. These matters are being handled with the seriousness and professionalism they demand.”
The police are taking it serious? What happened when Cornelius John was shot 4 years ago, they did not take it seriously?! He was allegedly involved in an incident with 2 govt ULP persons, and the first servant to the people stated he received a phone call from the woman involved. But the evidence then was mishandled.
Ring the bell!!!
I’ll say it again, the fact that we have three convicted criminals in the force creates problems in the force. Once they continue to be members of the constabulary this behaviour will continue. We have created a Mongoose Gang. This media circus by the police is crap.
Where are the women who organized the Rape Rally? Their silence is deafening.