Crime

Motor Vehicle Road Collision Leads to Firearm Recovery

Published

2 years ago

June 19, 2022

#TurksandCaicos, June 19, 2022 – On Saturday 18^th 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

Male Charged with Robbery

Published

4 days ago

May 13, 2024

Deandrea Hamilton

#TurksandCaicos, May 13, 2024 – Detectives of the Serious Crime Unit of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force have charged a man who allegedly stole a vehicle.

The accused, DANVANTE BRISCO, 30, of Kew Town, Providenciales, was charged with:

One Count: Robbery
One Count: Taking Motor Vehicle Without Authority
One Count: Using Offensive Weapon to cause fear

Mr. BRISCO appeared in court today (May 13 ) and was granted bail of $7500.00 with one surety.

The matter was adjourned to July 05 for a Sufficiency Hearing.

Crime

Dock Yard Male Charged

Published

4 days ago

May 13, 2024

Deandrea Hamilton

#TurksandCaicos, May 13, 2024 – A 20-year-old Dock Yard male appeared in court today (May 13th) charged with a series of firearm-related offences.

The accused, JAMES SIMON, was denied bail and remanded into custody pending a Sufficiency Hearing scheduled for July 05^th, 2024.

Mr. SIMON faces the following charges: 

One Count: Robbery;
One Count: Gang Membership
One Count: Possession of a Firearm for the Benefit of a Gang
One Count: Possession of Ammunition for the Benefit of a Gang.

The charges against Mr. Simon followed investigations by officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force into a robbery at the parking lot of a Casino where three males robbed a victim.

Additionally, Mr. Simon is charged with the following offences, having been arrested on May 02^nd, 2024, along South Dock Road.

One Count: Possession of a Firearm
One Count: Possession of Ammunition
One Count: Unlawful Entry

Officers also charged a teenage minor who was in the company of Mr. Simon on May 02^nd with One Count of UNLAWFUL ENTRY.

The accused, seventeen and from Kew Town, Providenciales, pleaded guilty and will be sentenced on May 20^th.

Crime

Plea & Directions exposes Attorney Not Ready, Accused changes Plea and alleged fake gunman remanded to Prison

Published

5 days ago

May 12, 2024

Shanieka

Wilkie Arthur

Freelance Court Correspondent

At the Plea and Direction Hearing (PDH) on Thursday 25th April, 2024, a number of matters from the list were adjourned to the next PDH on 31st May, 2024 and some to other dates for various reasons.

The first case called was that of GINO GERBEX. He is represented by Mrs Kimone Tennant. He pleaded not guilty to two charges of conspiracy to supply a firearm and ammunition along with JUMILLO ISMA and others unknown. The charges were read to him via video link from the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR).

It reads that GINO GERBEX acting together with JUMILLO ISMA and others conspired to supply a gun and ammunition on dates between 27th December 2022 to 25th June 2023. His remand was extended to his trial date to commence on 04th October 2024 for two weeks in the Grand Turk Supreme Court.

Up next was the case of MELIUS PIERRE.

No charges were read to him as his attorney, Mr.Astwood Forbes, was not yet ready to proceed due to the fact he was not able to speak to his client as yet to take instruction. He is in prison on remand.

Presiding justice in all the criminal matters for Thursdays April 25 was Mr Justice Chris Selochan and Ms. Roseanne Richardson was for the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, who was present in court throughout.

The court was not pleased that the accused had been coming to court repeatedly, and due to his attorney not seeing or speaking to him, the matter had to be adjourned to a later date once again.

Deputy DPP Dr. Angela Brooks said she’s ready to proceed as she already attended court some five or more times in this matter and the matter has not progressed.

The judge set a next PDH date for May 3, 2024.

The accused has very serious immigration charges, such as returning to the Islands contrary to deportation order, aggravated assisting illegal entry and illegal entry.

Following was KADEN LIGHTBOURE, who pleaded not guilty for possession of imitation firearm with intent to cause fear.

It is alleged that on 15th January this year, he used an imitation firearm to cause fear to other persons. This alleged incident was in North Backsalina, Grand Turk.

Lightbourne is remanded until his trial commences on 20th June this year.

His lawyer, the Hon. Mr. Willin Belliard indicated to the judge and prosecutor that he has filed a bail application for his client that is expected to be heard next week.

Meanwhile, his remand continues.

JOHN SPENCER MISSICK has two lawyers, Mrs. Kimone Tennant represents him on an aggravated burglary involving a firearm (home invasion style) along with others as he acting together on 31st July, 2023 they did invade the occupants and stole a number of items such as:

Louis Vuitton bag value at $2000.00.
Gucci sunglasses value at $795.00.
Burberry sunglasses value at $395.00.
$700.00 in cash.
A mini laptop value at $800.00.
Laptop case value at $20.00.
A Michael Kors wallet/bag value at $188.00.
$300.00 in cash

Among other valuable items as well as identification cards, drivers licenses,etc, to a total value of nearly $6500.00.

SPENCER pleaded guilty with an explanation but was stopped immediately by Judge Selochan and his attorney because there’s really no such thing as ‘guilty with an explanation.’

Even though this is sometimes used at arraignment it is either you plead guilty or not guilty. T

he judge then questioned his attorney, Mrs Kimone Tennant, and she told the judge that was not in line with her instructions when she and Missick met and discussed this case. She invited the judge to allow her some more time to speak with Missick before this arraignment continues.

The judge then granted the attorney’s request and advised that no other charges be put to him at this time.

The case was then adjourned to the next plea and directions hearing on May 31st 2024.

Missick’s second case was called, and his other lawyer, Ms. Sheena Mair asked for more time to speak with him as well, and it was granted.

Both matters put to the same date, and his remand was extended to that date as well.