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RTCIPF Press Release: BROTHERS IN CUSTODY

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#TurksandCaicos, January 23, 2023 – Two brothers are assisting officers with investigations, after trying to flee the Turks and Caicos Islands onboard a vessel believed to have been stolen from Leeward, Providenciales yesterday (January 20).

The duo, aged 19 and 22, reside in Dock Yard and were apprehended by officers of the Marine Branch following a high speed chase in the early hours of this morning (January 21st).

According to preliminary police reports, officers received information whilst on surveillance at sea.

Based on the information obtained, an attempt was made to intercept a 24 ft. Boston Whaler, yellow and white vessel, but the vessel was not compliant.

After several attempts the vessel was brought to a forced stop and the men arrested and detained.

This is the second interception of a stolen vessel made by the Marine Branch within the past month, where individuals were attempting to leave the TCI.

The RTCIPF are urging any person with information surrounding this incident to contact the nearest police station, 911, or contact Crime Stoppers.

All calls are answered in the United States and managed by the Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers which is a non-profit and not a police agency. The calls are anonymous and cannot be traced in the United States or the TCI.

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Unidentified Homicide Victim Found in Five Cays

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Wilkie Arthur

Eagle Legal News

 

Turks and Caicos Islands (Wednesday, 6th November 2024) – Authorities are still trying to identify the man shot dead three nights ago behind a house in the Five Cays/South Dock area. Despite images of the victim’s bloodied body circulating on social media, no one has come forward with information about his identity.

Eyewitnesses in the neighborhood reported hearing multiple gunshots—some say five, others six, and one resident described hearing “plenty, plenty” shots. The sound sent residents scrambling to hide, and it was only after a pause in the gunfire that they dared to look outside. They discovered the body of a man lying on the ground, positioned between a green fence and a small house.

Fearful that the shooter(s) might still be nearby, residents hesitated to approach the scene. Eventually, someone called the police, and officers soon arrived, bringing a measure of security. As the investigation began, residents cautiously emerged from hiding, though they kept their distance from the crime scene.

Details about the man remain sparse. Up until Tuesday, November 5th, authorities had yet to receive any identification for him.

The victim marks the 41st murder in Turks and Caicos Islands this year. Disturbingly, a 42nd homicide followed the next evening, claiming the life of Aiesha Williams.

According to Eagle Legal News, this brings the year’s toll to 40 male and two female victims in TCI.

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Homicide No. 40 for the Turks & Caicos is a wake up call

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Deandrea Hamilton and Wilkie Arthur

Editorial Team

 

Turks and Caicos, October 25, 2024 – Another Sunday murder was recorded on October 20 and the victim, a man was discovered in a dark blue car, reportedly with what appeared to be his leg hanging out of an opened door of the vehicle.

Images from the crime scene were heartbreaking, as a wife charges toward the car to see if the report of her husband being shot dead was true. Sadly, it was.

The 40th murder for the year in the islands seems to have taken place on Walter Cox Drive, where the body of the victim was found.

Royal TCI Police information said, we are “investigating the 40th homicide of the year, which occurred on Sunday, October 20, 2024.

Preliminary investigations reveal that the victim, identified as 43-year-old ESTON LUNDY, was seated in a vehicle along Walter Cox Drive, Kew Town when he was fatally shot.

Officers responded to the scene after receiving multiple calls reporting gunfire at approximately 2:23 p.m.

The brazen nature of this crime reflects an ongoing concern in the TCI regarding the illegal use of firearms,” the report issued on Monday October 21st said.

A day before, the chiefs of the National Security Council – Her Excellency Daleeni Daniel-Selveratnam and Hon Washington Missick – were weighing in on the grim milestone. It’s the highest ever homicide rate for the TCI.

“This situation is unacceptable. We want to assure you that we are taking decisive action to secure our law enforcement response and build our capability to deal with the threats we face.  In the last month, the RTCIPF has received additional specialist capability assigned to the serious crime team and tactical firearms unit.  Our multi-agency law enforcement efforts have intensified in high-risk areas, with intelligence-led operations aimed at disrupting and dismantling criminal groups.  The safety of our communities and all who visit is our top priority”, said the Governor and Premier.

But for many residents, the common refrain offered little solace and failed to inspire confidence about their grip on crime.

From one of the country’s spiritual leaders and regular writer, Chad Archbold there was this, “The murder rate in our beloved islands has catapulted us into a realm of violence once unimaginable. Each death feels like an open wound on the national consciousness, especially for a people so connected to community. In a population as small as ours, every murder hits twice as hard, resonating across families, churches, and communities.   This year, Turks and Caicos is on track for a record-breaking number of murders. Gun violence, in particular, has become the tool of destruction, leaving behind broken homes, shattered lives, and deepening fear.  The tragedy of the 40th death marks more than a statistic; it is a clarion call for change. As we reach this symbolic number, the spiritual and national implications cannot be ignored. Just as 40 in Scripture signals a moment of reckoning, so too must we recognize this moment as one that demands reflection, repentance, and revival.”

Police say “ELEVEN firearms and a large quantity of assorted ammunition for the year.  The RT&CIPF is working closely with regional and international law enforcement agencies to stem the illegal flow of firearms and ammunition, as well as to identify the major perpetrators of these organized criminal network.”

All of the statements offered condolences and called for synergy.

“…we cannot do it alone, as the public’s assistance and support in the fight against crime is indispensable.”

To help, contact 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or Crime

Stoppers at 1-800-8477 to provide information anonymously.

You can also download the Crime Stoppers P3 app to provide information.

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Boat Owners Plead for Help After Five Boats Go Missing

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Wilkie Arthur 

Eagle Legal News

 

Turks and Caicos Islands — Friday, October 25, 2024 – Despite the potential dangers posed by five missing boats, there has been no official statement from the police, DECR, or other law enforcement agencies. This silence from authorities on such a critical issue is raising concerns among the public and boat owners alike.

The owners of these boats reached out to Eagle Legal News this morning, expressing frustration at the lack of response from officials. They reported that attempts to contact government ministers for assistance have gone unanswered.

With five boats stolen as of today, owners are urging authorities to take swift action, given the implications of such thefts in the region.

Wilkie Arthur

Investigative Journalist, Eagle Legal News Network

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