Hezekiah Parker Jr. Charged with Unlawful Possession of Firearm, Ammunition, and Cannabis

St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, Tuesday, January 13, 2026

The police have formally arrested and charged Hezekiah Parker Jr. of Cedar Valley Heights in connection with several serious offences.

The charges stem from an operation conducted by the police at his Cedar Valley Heights residence during the early morning hours of Saturday, January 10, 2026

The police discovered a Smith & Wesson .380 Pistol with seven (7) matching rounds of ammunition, along with 100 grams of cannabis.

He was charged with unlawful of
Possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, possession of cannabis, and possession with Intent to supply.

The Police Administration continues to intensify targeted operations aimed at removing illegal firearms and narcotics from communities, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance public safety.

Members of the public are encouraged to continue cooperating with law enforcement by reporting suspicious activity to the nearest police station or the Criminal Investigations Department.

The accused is expected to appear before the court to answer to the charges.

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