Two Men Remanded Over Vehicle Break-Ins at Soca Sangria Event

Two individuals have been formally charged in relation to a series of criminal activities that occurred during the Soca Sangria event on November 2. Omar Richards, a 19-year-old resident of Carnival Gardens, and St. Claire Simon, a 26-year-old from Barnes Hill, appeared before Senior Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel on Tuesday. The charges against them include providing false information to law enforcement, malicious damage, and theft. According to police reports, the duo, along with other known accomplices, allegedly broke into multiple vehicles at the event. Among the items reported stolen or damaged were a Nissan Xtrail key, Versace perfume, Apple AirPods, and various personal belongings, collectively valued at $977. Richards, who was already on bond for a prior larceny charge, and Simon were both remanded into custody. Their next court appearance is scheduled for Friday.