PHILIPSBURG:---- Previously on Tuesday July 21st at around 4:30pm the Simpson bay patrol was directed to the paid parking area located at the PJIA. On arrival they encountered a 39 year male bleeding from a stab wound to his right forearm. At the hospital he explained detectives that his child’s mother was the one that had stabbed him after partially causing damage to his vehicle that was parked in the paid parking at the airport. The reason behind this outburst is still sketchy. The victim told detectives that he did not want to press charges but would give a full recount of the incident in the days to come.
Jet Ski accident
PHILIPSBURG:--- On the July 21st at around3pm several tourists staying at a local hotel were involved in a crash involving Jet Ski’s in the Great Bay harbor. According to reports the jet ski’s were rented by two brothers and while riding they collided into each other. One of the brothers sustained injuries to his ankle while the other brother was uninjured. The injured tourist was transported by ambulance to the St. Maarten Medical Center for treatment.
Man arrested with stolen car
PHILIPSBURG:--- On Wednesday July 22nd the patrol arrested a male suspect who was in possession of a stolen vehicle. The vehicle had been stolen several weeks ago from the French side of the island but was spotted numerous times driving on the Dutch Side of the island.
The stolen vehicle was once again seen and the patrol was dispatched to the location. Upon question the male subject that was standing by the vehicle stated that he was the owner and had bought it from a third party. He was immediately arrested and the vehicle was confiscated. After questioning he was placed in preventive custody pending further investigation.
Man arrested
PHILISPBURG:--- On Wednesday July 22nd a 25 year male was arrested after being suspected of breaking into cars in the area of the Causeway. After a report was filed stating that shortly after having discovered that their vehicle had been broken into they spotted a suspicious vehicle driving away from the scene patrols were on the look out for this vehicle. The vehicle number plate, make and model were also given to the police. The vehicle was spotted in Philipsburg and police patrol mange to stop and control the vehicle. In his possession was found items belonging to several victims who had had their vehicle broken into while parked in the area of the Causeway Bridge. The suspect was kept for questioning as detectives are busy investigating further.
KPSM Police Report.
