Two Men Face Multiple Charges Following Villa Shooting and Ottos Robberies

Two men are expected before the court after police investigations into a shooting in Villa and a pair of robberies in Ottos resulted in several charges being laid against them. Javia Peters of Potters and Saquami Christian of Tindale Road have been jointly charged in connection with all three incidents, which police say occurred on Sunday, September 27. The most serious allegations stem from an early-morning shooting on Gordon Street in Villa. According to police, 47-year-old Francis Dennis was shot at approximately 3:40 a.m. and later transported to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre for treatment. Peters and Christian have since been charged with shooting with intent to murder, along with using a firearm in furtherance of an offence. Investigators have also accused the pair of involvement in two separate robberies on Baxter Street in Ottos. One woman was allegedly relieved of several belongings, including a cellular phone, SIM cards, jewellery, a handbag and cash. Police placed the combined value of the stolen property at approximately EC$1,285. A second woman was allegedly robbed of a cellular phone, SIM card and cash valued altogether at approximately EC$880. The two accused are also facing firearm-related charges arising from the robbery investigation. Peters and Christian are scheduled to appear before the court on Wednesday, September 30, to answer to the charges. Police have thanked members of the public for their cooperation and are continuing to appeal for information concerning criminal activity. Anyone with information can contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or 462-3914, Crimestoppers at 800-TIPS (8477), or their nearest police station.