Travis Peters Charged with Murder; Expected to Appear in Court Today

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Travis Peters has been charged with the murder of Javaughn Joseph
Jahvaughn Joseph of Jennings

Travis Peters is expected to make his first appearance in court sometime today after being arrested and charged with murder. The 31-year-old of Bendals allegedly killed Jahvaughn Joseph of Jennings.

According to police reports, the incident occurred on Redcliffe Street at approximately 3 a.m. on December 16, 2024. It is alleged that Peters shot Joseph while he was standing in the area. Joseph sustained a gunshot wound to his abdomen and was later pronounced dead at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre.

But Peters is not new to prison. Last December, he was charged with stealing 17 air-conditioning units from the Agriculture Ministry on the Queen Elizabeth Highway.

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Further police investigations led to Peters’ arrest and subsequent charge for the offence.

The public is encouraged to share any information that may assist in ongoing investigations by contacting the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or Crime Stoppers at 800-TIPS (8477).

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Comments (8)

  • Rakeim July 9, 2025, 7:27 AM

    Ex-con and no stranger to the prison walls and cell! Weren’t he charged for stealing 17 AC units from the Ministry of Agriculture Building on Queen Elizabeth Highway? I don’t even remember when but I know
    Reply
  • Rhea July 9, 2025, 7:28 AM

    Now the deceased family can try and rest assured. I mean, you going to jail cannot bring back their son but they receive justice
    Reply
  • Donna July 9, 2025, 7:54 AM

    Stealing 17 air conditioning units would take a few hours to load into a vehicle. I believe all government properties are well secured fay and night. Where were the security guards?
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    • Paul July 9, 2025, 8:31 AM

      The person should have said attempted. I think the robbery was intercepted by law enforcers
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  • Apex Jones July 9, 2025, 10:30 AM

    I’m happy that the investigation was kept open and the police did not let this one fall through the cracks
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  • Private investigator July 9, 2025, 11:01 AM

    How is it Travis Peter’s now when the alleged killer is at her majestic prison 🤔 yall police is so locking in your job field it’s unbelievable. eyewitness saw the individual of said shooting on spot and it wasn’t the Travis so I guess the killer is apart of the antigua police force are working with the police
    Reply
  • Sheesh July 10, 2025, 2:17 PM

    From all the things i heard about Mr i honestly thought he was behind bars . But then again its ANU
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  • informed Citizen July 10, 2025, 5:33 PM

    Antigua’s version of GTA: theft, murder, and still on the streets. Just missing the getaway car.
    Reply

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