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Two plead not guilty to Soca Sangria vehicle break-ins

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Two plead not guilty to Soca Sangria vehicle break-ins
Two plead not guilty to Soca Sangria vehicle break-ins

Two men have pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from a series of vehicle break-ins during the Soca Sangria event on November 2.

Omar Richards, 19, of Carnival Gardens, and St. Claire Simon, 26, of Barnes Hill, appeared before Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel this week where they faced multiple criminal complaints.

Richards and Simon are facing several charges.

The alleged offences include giving false information to police, malicious damage to personal property belonging to several individuals, and theft.

Among the items allegedly stolen or damaged are a Nissan Xtrail key, one black scraper, one Versace perfume, one orange and black item, Victoria Secret Pure Seduction lotion, and Apple Air pods, all valued at $977 belonging to one man. The items were allegedly taken after the accused broke into his vehicle by breaking a glass.

They were also charged for breaking the glass of several other vehicles.

Richards is behind bars for having committed another theft while Simon was granted bail.

Both men are scheduled to return to court on March 4,2026.

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Comments (7)

  • Lena November 9, 2025, 11:41 AM

    Soca Sangria supposed to be a time for fun, not foolishness like this. Hope the organizers tighten security next year

  • Informed citizen November 8, 2025, 7:56 PM

    Too much of this going on lately! Every big event turning into an unfortunate headline

  • unruly one November 8, 2025, 7:32 PM

    These young men really need to think about their future. Breaking into people’s cars at an event? Come on man

  • Apex Jones November 8, 2025, 6:39 PM

    So people pay all that money to go out to enjoy themselves only to have wicked people like them taking advantage of the situation

  • Andrea November 8, 2025, 3:47 PM

    Interesting that one guy is in jail for another theft and the other got bail. Makes me wonder about their criminal history

  • Food4thought November 8, 2025, 3:46 PM

    Breaking into cars at a party? That’s bold and reckless. People’s stuff getting stolen is so frustrating.

  • Cleer November 8, 2025, 11:02 AM

    Wow! These young ppl can’t get a life? Gosh man

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