On Monday November 2, 2026, about 2:30 a.m., a coordinated joint operation by the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) resulted in the execution of seven search warrants at premises in Dennery, Bagatelle, Castries and Corinth, Gros Islet.
During the operation, two individuals wanted for extradition to Martinique and the United States of America were apprehended. Markel Jolie and Jermaine Joseph were escorted to the First District court and were remanded into custody at the Bordelais Correctional Facility. Two other individuals were also apprehended on suspicion of murder.
The operation also aimed to locate and recover illegal firearms, ammunition, controlled substances and other evidence that could assist ongoing investigations into organised criminal activity.
RSLPF launches probe into the Homicide of Luckey Kershley Satenay
That same day about 8:00 p.m., officers of the Criminal Investigations Department received a report of a shooting at Sarrot, Castries.
Initial reports indicated that one victim, a male adult, sustained gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to the Owen King European Hospital (OKEU) and was pronounced dead by a medical practitioner. He has been identified as 29-year-old Luckey Kershley Satenay of New Field, Dennery.
Investigations are continuing into this incident and a post mortem is scheduled for a later date.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 456-3756. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be provided by dialling 555 (the Crime Hotline) or by utilizing the RSLPF Crime Hotline Application, which is available in Google Play Store.
Major Crimes Unit Investigates Discovery of Human Remains at Sarrot
Meanwhile, according to a weekend update from the RSLPF, “On October 22, 2026, a missing person’s report was made to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) concerning 16-year-old, Zaheid St Ville, who was last seen on October 16, 2026. About 8:22 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026, the CID received a report that while searching for the missing boy, a discovery of what appeared to be a shallow grave was made.”
“Officers attached to the CID, Special Services Unit (SSU), Scenes of Crime Office (SOCO), and Major Crimes Unit responded… The shallow grave was excavated, during which apparent human remains were recovered,” the RSLPF said.
A medical practitioner subsequently confirmed that the remains were human, however, “The identity of the deceased has not been formally established. The Major Crimes Unit continues its investigation into the circumstances surrounding this matter.”
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
RSLPF Investigates Homicide at New Belair
The RLSPF also gave an update on a homicide which occurred recently.
“On Saturday, October 31, 2026, about 11:00 p.m., officers attached to the Marigot Police Station responded to a report of a shooting at New Belair, Marigot. Preliminary investigations revealed that two individuals had sustained gunshot injuries and were transported to the Owen King EU Hospital for medical attention. They are both in stable condition,” the RSLPF said.
Additionally, “On Sunday, November 1, 2026, about 6:30 a.m., while canvassing the area of the incident, the body of a male individual was found beneath a dwelling house at Belair. He was pronounced dead by a medical practitioner. The deceased has been formally identified as 23-year-old Jessie Antoine.”
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing.