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**Straight Talk** » 2011-01-17 21:27

W.T.F. hit it on the money! I've worked with the police in my area and we have a steady stream of repeat offenders that plague our neighbourhood. They are so predictable it is almost laughable if it weren't so serious. Our last conviction was of a person who had 23 prior convictions and had burgled the house of an elderly couple while they were home! Did the priors and robbery of an occupied home mean anything to the magistrate? No. The man received less than two years of which he is only likely to serve a fraction.

When will we start making and enforcing laws to protect those who follow the law vs. those who don't?

**Dig It** » 2011-01-14 12:32

I am sad to hear, and wish the 75 year victim is okay, and is given the necessary medical assistance. Anyone that committed crime against the elderly, should be dealth with the full extent of the law. I call upon the powers to be to pass tougher legislation to protect the elderly. Those who committed a crime against the elderly shouldn't get away with slap on the wrist.

**my way of helping** » 2011-01-14 10:20

I have just touched your + (plus) **on, very good comments. please keep blogging.

**W.T.F.** » 2011-01-14 06:49

The lack of resources to allow for effective policing is the least of our problems. The court system here is the real obstacle in gaining control of the situation.

Pol icing only works well when the court system works well. Convicting those found guilty of crimes is THE ONLY SOLUTION.

We need to demand better from our Judges and Magistrates. For they are the ones in control of dealing with the ciminals in our own backyards.

Reg ardless of one's financial means, violent crime should be dealt with the utmost of serious consequences. Or else, the Wild West mentality will continue to prevail.

Watch out for 2011 it looks like it could be a bad year for us.

**Sideahderoad** » 2011-01-14 06:22

These bandits in Antigua not easy. I feel like that place is a real wild, western town with no sheriff to protect the townspeople. I better keep my so and so right where it is. Ah Fraid!

**Straight Talk** » 2011-01-14 05:45

The van was recovered, but I doubt the couple's sense of safety will ever be repaired.

Too sad...

**Moi** » 2011-01-14 05:28

Did this article really read that a 10 year old was arrested??? A 10 year old???? Where in heaven's name are the parents of this 10 year old?? As I write this, I keep looking back to make sure that I am reading right. Really......... a 10 year old!?

**my way of helping** » 2011-01-14 05:27

My plan is still available, I notice Commissioner Browne ha implemented a part of my recommendation from my research paper and have town hall meetings every 3 months, even thou i requested every month in every village. However, it is a step forward and the other important parts must also be implemented immediately. The P.E.A.C.E and the F.R.A.N.C.I.S system will drastically decrease crime in the United Islands of Antiguan and Barbuda.

**tenman** » 2011-01-14 03:54

I suspect there are no comments to this story because this has now become to regular. I truly hope that the police get moving on the often repeated "community policing " idea. I am so tired of hearing about it can we see it in action?

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