PHILIPSBURG:--- The Police Department (KPSM) is reporting a very successful Jouvert Jump Up for the 2014 Carnival Season. This Jump Up which took place on Saturday April 26th, 2014 was one of the largest ever. It started on time (4:00am) and arrived back at the Festival Village at approximately 10:00am. There were thousands of revelers jumping behind the bands and DJs and thousands of onlookers along the route. During the Jump-Up and when it arrived at the Festival Village a few minor fights started which were quickly broken up by the police. During the parade two young men (18 and 21 years old) were arrested for the possession of a machete. The machetes were confiscated and both suspects were taken to the Philipsburg Police Station for further investigation. One other man was also arrested for being involved in a fight. All suspects will remain in custody until after the Carnival season and will be charged with illegal weapon possession. Three other persons that were brought in for questioning were released on the decision of the Public Prosecutor.
KPSM Police Report