BREAKING: Glen resident arrested in Grenada and charged with 2021 murder in SVG 

By Admin. Updated 2:55 p.m., Monday, April 14, 2025, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4). 

The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) said it arrested a man for a 2021 murder.

In an April 14 press release, the RSVGPF said that on April 7, 2025, 30-year-old Ormando Mofford, also known as “Heads” of Glen, was apprehended in Grenada by the Royal Grenada Police Force and handed over to Vincentian authorities shortly thereafter. He has since been charged with murder in connection with the April 9, 2021 shooting death of 19-year-old Dale Hooper, also known as “Micey,” of Glen.

Police said that in the 2021 incident, the victim, Mr. Hooper was fatally shot multiple times around 7:00 p.m. on that date and died on the scene. Notably, the murder occurred on the same day as the eruption of the La Soufrière volcano, a time of national crisis and uncertainty.

Mofford appeared before the Serious Offences Court today, Monday, April 14, 2025, for arraignment. Because of the indictable nature of the charge, he was not required to enter a plea and was remanded into custody at His Majesty’s Prison. The matter was adjourned to May 5, 2025.

In our jurisprudence, an individual charged with committing a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.

Police said the development falls under its thrust to remain steadfast in its mission of upholding law and order, dismantling criminal networks, and delivering justice through diligent police work.

“This breakthrough is the result of a meticulous investigation led by detectives from the Major Crimes Unit, whose persistence and professionalism played a critical role in advancing this case. The RSVGPF also acknowledges the cooperation and collaboration of the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) in Mofford’s arrest,” the RSVGPF said.

“This development sends a clear message: the RSVGPF continues to push back against criminal elements and will pursue justice regardless of how much time has passed. The Force remains dedicated to protecting the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and strengthening public trust through results,” the RSVGPF said.

The RSVGPF said it thanks the public for its continued support and urges all citizens to report all information that may assist in ongoing investigations.