Police Arrest Suspect in Parham Assault and Theft Case
A male suspect has been arrested and taken into custody by the police in relation to an assault and theft incident that took place in Parham.
At approximately 9:30 PM on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, a male suspect in Parham was reported to have stolen a cellular phone and a wallet from a woman’s vehicle. The incident was reported to the police at the Parham Police Station. Upon responding to the report, officers discovered the suspect armed with an object that resembled a firearm, which was concealed in his waistband.
The suspect ignored police commands for disarmament, which led to a physical confrontation, resulting in injuries to three officers’ wrists, thighs, and ankles – a weapon was recovered from the scene of the incident.
The suspect sustained a gunshot wound to the thigh during the altercation and was taken to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center, where he is presently undergoing treatment for a non-life-threatening injury. The injured officers were treated and discharged from the hospital, and investigations are ongoing.
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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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