Four teenagers among 5 arrested after Feb 13 violent disturbances in Kingstown

By Admin. Updated 4:49 p.m., Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4). 

Police say they have arrested five people, including four teenagers in relation to violent disturbances in Kingstown on February 13.

Videos circulated on the internet showing a fight in KFC, Kingstown and other incidents in public spaces.

In a February 17 press release, the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) said:

“Following the violent disturbances at a business establishment in Kingstown on February 13, the Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force moved quickly to contain the situation, identify those involved, and place the matter before the court,” police said.

Police say, “As a result of police investigations, Kezron Peters, 17, Car Wash Attendant of Campden Park; Jasrick Young, 16, Student of Lower Questelles; Gabrielle Haywood, 18, Resident of Campden Park; Veron Holder, 17, Sales Clerk of Lowmans Leeward; and Ivorn Thomas, 23, Resident of Brighton were arrested and jointly charged with the offence of affray inconnection with the fight at a fast-food restaurant.”

“The accused appeared before the court today, February 17, 2026, pleaded guilty to the offence, and were remanded into custody pending sentencing on March 2, 2026,” police say.

“Every Vincentian deserves to move freely throughout the country and return to their communities without fear. When that sense of safety is threatened, the response must be immediate and decisive,” the RSVGPF said.

“Public confrontations of this nature will not be allowed to take hold. Any effort to normalise intimidation, organised fighting, or initiation-type behaviour will be identified early and addressed firmly,” police say.

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During the same period, in a separate and unrelated investigation, police also laid charges of Grievous Bodily Harm following a serious assault in Langley Park on February 13 in which a 51-year-old labourer sustained significant injuries. Ezron Harper, 39, Police Officer of Chili Village, and Damian Harper, 35, Barber of Chili Village, were charged in connection with that matter.

These incidents are distinct, but the approach remains consistent. The law applies evenly, and enforcement follows wherever the evidence leads.

Across the country, officers continue to work around the clock, gathering intelligence, intervening early, and maintaining order where it is threatened. The expectation of safety in our streets, businesses, and neighborhoods is not taken lightly, and it continues to guide every response.

The work does not end with these charges. Investigations remain active, and further action will follow where necessary.

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