TCI News
Parole Board grants two early prison releases; woman in 2010 Rolex heist set free
#Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Tuesday September 25, 2018 – The woman in this video was convicted and imprisoned as an accomplice in one of the most notorious heists in Turks and Caicos history and now she is a free woman.
Magnetic Media is told that the parole board agreed to release Roxanne Lockhart from Her Majesty’s Prison last Wednesday and her departure was swift and tearful. Lockhart got to go home after serving five years of a 12 year sentence in prison for the crime of participating in the brazen armed robbery of Jai’s Jewelry Store in Grace Bay in 2010. 
Nearly half a million dollars in Rolex watches was taken at the time of the bold daytime robbery, where Lockhart was initially believed to be a woman in danger, but eventually due to video surveillance, was shown to be a decoy and a key player in the sordid plot. Well placed, some say, to unlock secured doors and allow into the store a group of men who shot at and stripped the Rolex showcase of its expensive hardware.
Only two people have ever been incarcerated for the crime; Roxanne Lockhart who was sentenced to 12 years and Wilkie Arthur, who was sentenced to 15 years.
There were ten individuals up for parole in the sitting of Wednesday September 19, two were granted early release. William Noel is also freed now after having served six years for a drug bust in 2012, where over 120 pounds of marijuana was found in Noel’s vehicle by Police.
In the case of the stolen Rolex watches and Roxanne Lockhart; our media house is told the loot was never recovered.
***MEDIA RELEASE***
July 23rd, 2024.
Around 10:59 am, the Police Control Room received a call of gunshots at a location along the Millennium Highway, Providenciales.
Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force were dispatched and, based on preliminary investigations, were told that the occupant (s) of a red Suzuki Swift was at a business place when another car pulled alongside it, and the occupants started shooting.
The driver of the Swift drove off while the other unidentified vehicle sped off in a separate direction. 
Officers found the Swift abandoned near Miracle Close, Blue Hills, shortly after.
Based on investigations, no injuries were reported.
This remains an active investigation.
The RT&CIPF is asking anyone with information or CCTV footage of the shooting that may assist the police with enquiries to contact 911, the closest police station, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 and anonymously give any information.
Additionally, persons are being asked to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app.
***MEDIA RELEASE***
July 23rd, 2024.
There are twelve new officers within the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force.
The officers—Ronn James, Ernie Henry, Aron Charlery, Andrew Ottley, Emmanuel Dabreo, Damion Clarke, Jeffrey Kaye, Roan Waugh, Shan Livermore, Kemar Chambers, Michael Campbell, and Ajay Budhai—took an oath to protect and serve the citizens of the
Turks and Caicos Islands yesterday (July 22nd) afternoon at Police Headquarters, Providenciales.
Commissioner of Police Edvin Martin, who administered the officers’ oath, said, “Thank you for choosing the TCI. It will not be a bed of roses. Policing requires hard work, and you ensure our communities are safe. Your arrival was anticipated and highly overdue.
“You are now officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, and you are committed to the safety of the people of these archipelagoes. We must lead by example and not let our guard down. Stand firm on the foundation of our motto- Service With Pride and Integrity. Integrity is doing the right thing in the absence of anyone watching.”
The President of the Christian Council, Pastor Wilbert Jennings, delivered the opening prayer and told officers to always call on God in
their time of need.
Deputy Commissioner Rodney Adams, Assistant Commissioner Kendall Grant, acting Assistant Commissioner Mat Newton, Chairman of the Police Welfare Association Sgt. Jepson Victor and Human Resources Manager Rex Swann also attended the ceremony.
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