PHILIPSBURG – Member of Parliament (MP) Raeyhon Peterson was reportedly involved in a physical altercation outside the Red Diamond Exotic nightclub on Tuesday night. The incident sparked public concern and allegedly began inside the venue where Peterson and another individual, identified by some sources as "Boy Boy," clashed.
Eyewitness accounts suggest that Peterson, who was reportedly intoxicated at the time, engaged in a heated argument with "Boy Boy," which escalated into a fight. One bystander claimed that Peterson's aggressive and disrespectful behavior allegedly provoked the other individual. Others suggested his intoxicated state may have impaired his ability to defend himself during the altercation.
Following the incident, MP Peterson was notably absent from a parliamentary meeting scheduled for Wednesday at 1 p.m. Sources close to the matter indicated that his absence may have been due to injuries sustained during the altercation, although no formal statement has been made to confirm this.
Local law enforcement confirmed that no official complaint had been filed regarding the incident. However, given Peterson's status as a licensed firearm holder, the police have launched an investigation to ensure all protocols are observed. Additional details about the altercation and its aftermath remain unclear as investigations continue.
MP Peterson has not yet commented on the matter. Meanwhile, the incident has raised questions about public officials' conduct and accountability both in and outside the professional sphere. As the investigation unfolds, more updates are expected.
