RTCIPF Press Release: FIVE CAYS MURDER UPDATE

Published

2 years ago

January 25, 2023

#TurksandCaicos, January 25, 2023 – An investigation has commenced into the shooting death of a male.

The murder occurred today (January 24^th).

Based on preliminary reports, at around 3pm, the Police Control Room received a call from a resident stating that gunshots were being heard in Five Cays

RTCIPF officers responded to the given location at Reece Street and found the lifeless body of a male, lying face down on the ground with what appeared to be gunshot wounds about the body.

Based on initial information received, the victim resided at Sand Bar Street, Five Cays.

Officers are at this time gathering pertinent details to ascertain a motive behind the murder of the deceased.

The public is being advised to notify the closest police station or to contact Crime Stoppers and give any information regarding this murder or any illegal activity anonymously.

Please note, that Crime Stoppers calls are answered in Miami and in Houston by 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.

19 year old, Grand Turk Murder Accused Remanded to Prison

Published

5 days ago

September 4, 2024

Deandrea Hamilton

Turks and Caicos, September 4, 2024 – On Tuesday (27th August, 2024) 19 years old Kaden Lightbourne of Grand Turk appeared at Grand Turk Magistrate’s Court where he was remanded to prison until 4 October, 2024.

Mr. Lightbourne was charged on Monday 26th August 2024, by Officers of Grand Turk Criminal Investigations Department, in connection with the death of Stavardo Talbot.

The deceased of South Back Salina was shot multiple times on Sunday, August 04th 2024 near the Parade Ground, Back Salina. We are 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.

Crime

Armed Robbery in Grand Turk under Investigation

Published

5 days ago

September 4, 2024

Deandrea Hamilton

Turks and Caicos, September 4, 2024 – Officers of the Grand Turk Criminal Investigations Department of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force are actively investigating an armed robbery that occurred at about 9:59 pm on Thursday, 29th August 2024.

Preliminary reports are that two males dressed in all black clothing who were armed with pistols entered an establishment in Grand Turk and robbed two persons. The suspects stole several personal items and fled the scene. No injuries were reported.

The RT&CIPF is asking anyone with information that may help in this investigation to contact the closest police station, 911, the Grand Turk CID 649-231-1713, 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.

Crime

Investigation Opened, Male Gunshot Victim

Published

5 days ago

September 4, 2024

Deandrea Hamilton

Turks and Caicos, September 4, 2024 – The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force officers are investigating the wounding of a male near South Dock Road, Providenciales.

Based on initial information gathered thus far, at 12:58pm today (2 September, 2024) the Police Control Room was informed that a male visited a medical facility with what appeared to be a gunshot wound.

The public is being advised to notify the closest police station or to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 and give any information of illegal activity anonymously.

Additionally, individuals are encouraged to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app to share information.