A violent public disturbance inside a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant in Kingstown has resulted in five individuals being formally charged and remanded in custody. The accused—Kezron Peters (17), Jasrick (16), Gabrielle Haywood (18), Veron Holder (17), and Ivorn Thomas (23)—appeared before the Serious Offences Court on Tuesday, each pleading guilty to a single charge of affray.
The incident, which occurred on February 13, was captured on video and circulated widely across social media platforms, showing multiple individuals engaged in a physical altercation and using objects from the customer area as weapons. According to investigative reports, the confrontation began following an argument between Peters and another individual after they had attended the Bethel High School sports event at Independence Park.
The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) issued a strong public statement condemning the behavior, characterizing it as “reckless and wholly unacceptable.” The police emphasized that such public confrontations will not be tolerated and vowed to identify and prosecute all those involved. An active investigation is underway, with authorities reviewing video evidence and witness accounts to identify additional participants.
Law enforcement officials are urging members of the public who witnessed the event or possess relevant recordings to come forward and assist investigators by calling 1784-457-1211. The defendants have been remanded in prison until March 2, pending the presentation of facts and formal sentencing.