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Ericson Williams Charged With Attempted Murder

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St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda — Thursday, May 15, 2025

The police have arrested and formally charged 33-year-old Ericson Williams of Potters with Attempted Murder.

The charge stems from an incident that occurred on April 21 in Potters, where Williams allegedly sprayed Josh Charles, also of Potters, with a hazardous substance. Charles sustained severe injuries as a result and remains hospitalized at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre.

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Williams is expected to make his first court appearance today.

The police continue their investigation and urge anyone with additional information to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or 462-3914.

Orville Charles

About the author

Orville Charles grew up in Potters Village, Antigua. After graduating from the University of Baltimore with a degree in Digital Communication, he spent years in the Social Work field, serving vulnerable populations and doing community outreach. He is an avid student of History, with many years of freelance experience in Multimedia.

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Comments (6)

  • Unruly One May 15, 2025, 8:48 PM

    Wait is this the red skin guy that play like he head nah good, I am hoping it is not him used to drive a car but he stop driving for some time. All I see is him walking around town. I hope it is not who I am thinking,

  • Ah potter me from May 15, 2025, 4:38 PM

    He does a walk round a play he backside crazy. Till now police cant find he likkle thief brother who should not even be in Antigua because he was deported bk to Dominica years ago but manage to come back after hurricane irma mash up DA. Come bk to cause havoc in the place.

  • Juju Bee May 15, 2025, 11:08 AM

    What a sad situation for the victim

  • Stone May 15, 2025, 9:52 AM

    What could that chemical be????

  • Cleer May 15, 2025, 9:41 AM

    Say it louder. What’s in the dark shall come to light.

  • Faithful National #1 May 15, 2025, 9:35 AM

    Walk good my peeps. Stay close to God. There is great evil festering in the hearts and minds of your fellow man, but God knows each one by name.

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