Police apprehend one of two wanted men

By Terresa McCall
Reporter-SKNVibes.com

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – THE man who was recently listed as being wanted by the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force has been apprehended.

A Police press release issued yesterday afternoon informed that Sylvester ‘Munkush’ Hodge of Camps Estate, who was wanted in connection with obtaining property by false pretenses, was formally arrested and charged yesterday.

Head of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force’s Public Relations Department, Inspector Cromwell Henry told SKNVibes that Hodge was apprehended by Police sometime yesterday while he was the Basseterre Ferry Terminal.

The offence, according to Police, was committed in February 2008 and Hodge is expected to appear before one of the Federation’s magistrate courts to answer to his charge.  ~~Adz:Right~~

The Police, however, are still seeking the public’s assistance in locating Mad House Alley, Newtown resident Terrence Ritchen, who is wanted in connection with a June 21, 2008 offence of “causing grievous bodily harm”, committed at Pitcairn Street, Newtown.

“Any person knowing the whereabouts of Ritchen is asked to call the Basseterre Police Station at telephone number 465-2241, or the nearest Police Station.  Ritchen should not be approached by members of the public as he is considered armed and dangerous, ” the release said.