SIMPSON BAY:--- The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) has issued a clarification regarding a disturbance that took place on Thursday at a restaurant in Simpson Bay involving a Member of Parliament, Francisco Lacroes, the owner of the establishment, and another male individual.
According to police, officers responded to the incident after reports of disagreement and disruptive behavior at the restaurant. Preliminary findings indicate that the individual had been asked to leave the premises by both the business owner and the Member of Parliament.
Police stated that the man allegedly refused to comply with repeated requests to leave and was eventually escorted from the establishment.
Following the incident, the individual reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with how he was treated and informed authorities that he intended to file an official complaint.
Due to the circumstances of the case, the Acting Prosecutor was consulted and intervened after discussions with all parties involved. Authorities reviewed the available information before resolving the matter.
KPSM confirmed that, by the end of the intervention, all parties agreed to separate peacefully, and no further disturbances were reported.
In its statement, police emphasized their commitment to handling all complaints in a professional, impartial, and fact-based manner.
The matter remains under review.
