Crime

Serious Crimes Down, overall an increase says Police Commissioner

Published

2 years ago

January 28, 2022

Deandrea Hamilton

By Dana Malcolm

Staff Writer

#TurksandCaicos, January 28, 2022 – Crime in the Turks and Caicos has increased slightly by two per cent in 2021 compared to 2020, but worrying is the 25 per cent reduction in serious crimes for the first three quarters of 2021.

The 2021 Polices statistics show that from April 2021 to December 2021 there were 1,235 crimes, 24 more crimes than 2020. And during that same period, there were 184 serious crimes, 63 fewer crimes from 2020.

More specifically, there were 29 aggravated burglaries, a 16 per cent increase or 4 added crimes from 2020. And 22 per cent or 15 more firearm offenses were recorded; 84 firearm offenses happened in 2021.

For the reductions, there were 226 burglaries, 1 per cent less compared to 2020. Eleven murders were recorded in 2021, which signifies a reduction of seven crimes or 39 per cent compared to 2020. And 67 robberies happened, the statistics show that that is a 45 per cent reduction with 54 fewer robberies from the previous year.

Trevor Botting, Commissioner of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, in a January 21 media debriefing said the police remain concerned about the increase in aggravated burglaries and firearms offenses and are working to drive down the number of crimes in those areas.

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Shooting Incident

Published

3 days ago

July 23, 2024

Deandrea Hamilton

***MEDIA RELEASE***

July 23^rd, 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.

Crime

Male Charged with Theft and Handling Stolen Goods

Published

3 days ago

July 23, 2024

Deandrea Hamilton

***MEDIA RELEASE***

July 23^rd,2024.

A 23-year-old male from the Bight, Providenciales, has been charged with the theft of a boat.

CHANDELER JOSEPH is expected to appear before a Magistrate next week to answer the following charges:

Two Counts of Theft
Two Counts of Handling Stolen Goods

The charges against Mr. Joseph followed a report of a stolen boat in the Turtle Cove district on July 19^th,2024.

Inquiries were conducted shortly after Mr Joseph was arrested and subsequently charged.

The RTCIPF is asking anyone with information on illegal activities 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 CrimeStoppers P3 app.

Crime

Firearm and Drug Charges

Published

7 days ago

July 20, 2024

Deandrea Hamilton

Media Release

July 15^th, 2024.

SHAIWANZO MISSICK of South Back Salina, Grand Turk, has been charged with six counts of firearm-related offences.

Missick, 30, was charged on July 13 after police officers consulted with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

The offences against Missick are:

One Count – Discharging Firearm
One Count- Discharging Ammunition
One Count-Possession of Firearm with intent to commit a serious offence
Two Counts-Possession of Ammunition
One Count –Possession of Firearm
One Count-Possession of Controlled Drugs
One Count- Possession of Controlled Drugs with intent to supply.

The charges against Missick came following a report made on Saturday, 29 June 2024, following a shooting incident in Breezy Brae.

Officers obtained a warrant and searched the accused’s residence based on the information received.

The RT&CIPF is asking the public to notify the closest police station, contact 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477, and anonymously give any information on illegal activity.

Additionally, persons are encouraged to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app from the Google Play Store or Apple Apps and share information anonymously.