Crime
Motor Vehicle Road Collision Leads to Firearm Recovery
#TurksandCaicos, June 19, 2022 – On Saturday 18th June, 2022, about 12:37am, the Police Control room received a report of a motor vehicle collision on Millennium Highway, Blue Hills, Providenciales. Officers on patrol were dispatched to the scene. The Officers saw a two car motor vehicle accident. Initial inquiries revealed that one of the drivers involved in the accident fled the scene in a separate vehicle.
The Officers observed that the other driver who was met on scene, limped as a result of the collision, however, he refused medical assistance, despite complaining of pain. Further Police inquiries revealed that the driver was not the holder of a valid Turks and Caicos Islands Driver’s license. As a result, he was warned of intended prosecution for the offences of Unlicensed Driving and Use of Motor Vehicle Without Insurance.
About 12:58am RTCIPF Officers who were attending the scene of a motor vehicle received certain information from the 911 Control Room. As a result of the information received, additional support Officers were instructed to attend the scene. Police then conducted a search of the surrounding area of the collision site.
During the search, Officers recovered a long arm firearm with a magazine loaded with ammunition. The driver was
cautioned and arrested for Carrying Firearm and Ammunition.
The male is currently in Police Custody as the investigation continues.
Acting Commissioner of Police, Mr. Rodney Adams stated, “I want to recognize all the Officers involved in this firearm recovery, especially the Force Silver Commander at the time, whose leadership and diligence effected the safe recovery and removal of this high powered, illegal firearm, which has no place in our communities. This is another success as RTCIPF continue the work to keep our communities safe. This was outstanding teamwork by RTCIPF Officers and again, I commend the team for a job well done.”
Crime
“Life in Prison for setting fire” as Wheeland Residents say fire bomb tossed into residence Monday night
Wilkie Arthur and Deandrea Hamilton
Turks and Caicos, September 13, 2024 – TCI Police are not saying how the fire was set, but they do confirm a fire was intentionally set and witnesses speaking to Eagle Legal News Media report that it was thrown into a Wheeland house where it landed in the living room and exploded.
“…it is alleged criminals sent fire bomb (s) through a home, but thankfully no one was in the living room area where it landed and an explosion was heard loudly, no one was hurt or injured,” reported Wilkie Arthur of Eagle Legal on the night of the horrifying incident.
The Police report explains: Shortly after 8 p.m. yesterday (September 9), officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force
responded to a fire report at a dwelling in Wheeland, Blue Hills, Providenciales. Upon arrival at the scene, police officers and firefighters saw a structure in flames.
All efforts to contain the fire were successful. Fortunately, there were no injuries. Based on initial reports, the fire appears to have been deliberately set.
The RTCIPF wishes to remind the public that under the Malicious Injuries to Property Ordinance Chapter 3.11, Section 4, “Setting fire to a dwelling-house with any person being therein Whosoever shall unlawfully and maliciously set fire to any dwelling house, any person being therein, commits an offence, and being convicted thereof shall be liable to imprisonment for life.”
Fire Trucks and Police were summoned to the scene on Monday night. Images of the response are shared by Eagle Legal.
Meanwhile, the RT&CIPF is asking anyone with information that may help in this investigation to contact the closest police station, 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 8477 to provide any information anonymously.
***MEDIA RELEASE***
Turks and Caicos, 10th September 2024 – Shortly after 8 p.m. yesterday (September 9), officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force responded to a fire report at a dwelling in Wheeland, Blue Hills, Providenciales.
Upon arrival at the scene, police officers and firefighters saw a structure in flames.
All efforts to contain the fire were successful. Fortunately, there were no injuries.
Based on initial reports, the fire appears to have been deliberately set.
The RTCIPF wishes to remind the public that under the Malicious Injuries to Property Ordinance Chapter 3.11, Section 4, “Setting fire to a dwelling-house with any person being therein Whosoever shall unlawfully and maliciously set fire to any dwelling house, any person being therein, commits an offence, and being convicted thereof shall be liable to imprisonment for life.”
The RT&CIPF is asking anyone with information that may help in this investigation to contact the closest police station, 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 to provide any information anonymously.
Additionally, individuals are encouraged to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app to share information.
Photo by Eagle Legal News Media
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