Saba Police Conduct Traffic Control Check on Lambert Hassell Road

The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is investigating a home invasion that took place on the morning of Saturday, September 5, 2026, in the Point Pirouette area of Sint Maarten. Central Dispatch began receiving multiple calls about the incident shortly after 10:30 a.m. Point Pirouette is a residential and resort area on the southwestern tip of Sint Maarten, making the incident notable for a neighborhood frequented by both locals and tourists. KPSM has not yet released details regarding suspects, victims, or whether any injuries or property losses occurred. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not indicated whether any arrests have been made. Residents and visitors in the area are advised to remain vigilant as police continue their inquiry.

Windward Islands Bank (WIB) has issued a fraud alert to its customers in Sint Maarten regarding the circulation of fraudulent text messages (SMS) falsely claiming that recipients' bank accounts have been blocked. The scam messages contain links that direct users to provide or confirm personal and banking information. This type of attack, known as SMS phishing or 'smishing,' is designed to trick individuals into handing over sensitive financial credentials. WIB is urging customers not to click on any suspicious links or respond to such messages. The bank has not specified when the messages began circulating, but the warning signals an active and ongoing threat to local account holders. Customers are advised to contact WIB directly through official channels if they receive any such communications.

Two suspects, aged 16 and 18, were arrested in connection with a public assault on a fellow student in Philipsburg, St. Maarten, with the incident captured on video. The attack took place at or near L.B. school and the footage of the assault drew public attention and concern. A tribunal subsequently reviewed the case and decided to extend the pretrial detention of both suspects beyond an initial holding period. The fact that the attack was recorded and widely seen added urgency to law enforcement's response. The extension of detention signals that authorities are treating the case seriously and that a formal legal process is underway. Youth violence on the island, particularly when it involves students and circulates on social media, raises broader community safety concerns.