Glen resident to appear in court over alleged ‘plum rose’ killing

On Monday, May 19, Glen resident, DeAndre McDonald will appear in court charged with the murder of a man from the same community.

McDonald, age 26, is charged with the fatal cutlass attack on Ronaldo Adams which occurred in Glen around 11:30 pm on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

Adams sustained multiple chop wounds about his body following an altercation. He was transported to the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital by individuals at the scene, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The altercation which led to the attack is reportedly over a quantity of plumrose. Adams is said to have made an attempt to flee from McDonald but the accused pursued him into someone’s one and inflicted chop wounds.

Police say the Crime Scene Unit (CSU) processed the area and collected several items of evidential value. The accused was initially taken into custody following the incident and was assisting the police with their investigation before being formally charged.

Speaking at a press briefing on Saturday, May 17, 2025, Assistant Commissioner of Police with responsibility for crime, Trevor ‘Buju’ Bailey condemned the community response to Adams’ killing.

“The community response to this incident was shocking. We witnessed the vandalism of properties as a direct response to this killing.

We urge members of the general public that they ought not to engage themselves in any sort of vigilante justice … we are the organization charged with the responsibility for investigating crimes in St Vincent and the Grenadines. People ought to comply with the laws … and cooperate with the police.”

ASP Bailey added, “the information you have channel it to the police.”

McDonald is expected to be arraigned at the Serious Offences Court on Monday, May 19, 2025. Due to the indictable nature of the offence, he will not be required to enter a plea at this stage.

The matter will proceed to a preliminary inquiry before being forwarded to the High Court for trial.

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