KPSM Investigates Scissors Assault in Dutch Quarter

The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is investigating an assault that took place in the Dutch Quarter area on Monday, August 10, 2026. The incident began shortly after 7:00 p.m., when Central Police Dispatch received multiple calls reporting an ongoing altercation between a man and a woman. The use of scissors in the confrontation elevated the severity of the incident beyond a routine domestic dispute. Officers were dispatched to the scene following the wave of emergency calls from concerned witnesses or bystanders. Investigations are currently underway to determine the full circumstances of the altercation, including the relationship between those involved and what triggered the violence. No arrests or injuries have been publicly confirmed at this stage. The incident adds to ongoing public safety concerns in residential neighborhoods across Sint Maarten.