A major public disturbance in Barbados has concluded with formal criminal charges laid against nine individuals, marking a key step in the investigation of the violent outbreak that took place earlier this month. On May 17, the disorder prompted a swift law enforcement response, and after days of investigative work, the Barbados Police Service has announced charges against six adult men and three male juvenile suspects.
The six adult defendants, all residents of the parish of St Michael, have been publicly identified by authorities. They are 21-year-old Joshua Greg Belgrave from St Hill Road, Carrington Village; 18-year-old Addagio Marlon Bostic from Laynes Gap, Martindales Road; 26-year-old Leonardo Ricardo Allsopp from Grassfield Gap, Stevenson Road, Delamare Land; 18-year-old Chad Seon Codrington from Licorish Village, My Lords Hill; 18-year-old Donte Ricardo Sealy from Carrington Village, Murrals Road; and 23-year-old Seth Ethan Nathaniel from Blackmans Road, Carrington Village.
All nine suspects face a suite of criminal charges tied to the disturbance. The six adults have been formally charged with three main offenses: violent disorder, serious bodily harm, and two separate counts of robbery. The three male juveniles, whose personal information has not been released to the public in line with standard juvenile justice protocols, have also been charged in connection with the same incident.
Following their processing, law enforcement officials have confirmed that all nine accused are scheduled to make their first court appearance this week. The hearing will take place at District ‘A’ Criminal Court on Tuesday, May 26, where the case will move into the formal judicial process next steps.