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Motor Vehicle Road Collision Leads to Firearm Recovery

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#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.”

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Guilty Plea from Dock Yard Man arrested for Firearm, Ammo

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Turks and Caicos, February 7, 2025 – A 20-year-old Dock Yard male pleaded guilty to four charges today (January 31) following a
robbery which occurred in 2024. JAMES SIMON is expected to be sentenced on April 03rd, 2025, having been convicted for the following offences:

  • One Count Possession of Firearm
  •  One Count Possession of Ammunition
  • One Count Robbery
  • One Count using a Firearm in the Commission of a Serious Offence

Based on the evidence presented before the court, Mr. Simon was arrested on May 02, 2024, along South Dock Road, where he was found with an illegal firearm.

Acting Superintendent in charge of Crime, Safeguarding and Public Protection Grantley Williams said, “Given the prevalence of firearm-related incidents, the Force has successfully removed one more illegal firearm from our streets. I applaud my officers for their vigilance and
dedication to their duty. I urge the public to assist us by reporting illegal firearms—if you have any information, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.

Please contact the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477, or you can also anonymously share information via the Crime Stoppers P3 app. Together, we can make the Turks and Caicos Islands safer.”

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Assault Charge

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Turks and Caicos, February 05th, 2025 – A 50-year-old male will appear before the Grand Turk Magistrate’s Court on February 17, 20225, charged with one count: SEXUAL ASSAULT.

Officers of the Safeguarding and Public Protection Unit charged STEPHEN LYN following a report of sexual touching by a 13-year-old female victim.

The incident allegedly occurred on September 24, 2024.

Mr. Lyn is currently on $5000. bail.

 

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Threats to Police Officers

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Turks and Caicos, February 3, 2025 – A 27-year-old male who threatened to shoot a police officer has been found guilty.

KARONNO MUNNINGS, of Kew Town, Providenciales, was ordered by the court on January 28, 2025, to pay a fine of $2000 or serve sixty days imprisonment.  Mr. Munnings was given until April 28th to pay the fine.

Evidence presented to the court revealed that on Monday, October 28, 2024, at around 9:30 p.m., a team of officers was conducting routine patrols along Pete Close, Kew Town, Providenciales.

While interviewing two individuals, Mr. Munnings approached a police officer and started issuing threats by stating, “I will shoot one of y’all in the head any day”.

Mr. Munnings was arrested and subsequently charged.

Following the verdict, Head of Crime, Safeguarding and Public Protection acting Superintendent Grantley Williams said, “The RT&CIPF welcomes the verdict.  Any threats of violence against police officers or law-abiding persons will be met with swift action.  We encourage respectful interactions with our officers to maintain public safety, especially while they are engaged in their duties.  Threats against the lives of police officers are a serious matter.  Officers uphold the law, and such utterances during our duty are unacceptable and will not be taken lightly.”

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