Crime
Body DUMPED on Millenium Highway; Police need help to identify victim
By Dana Malcolm
Staff Writer
#TurksandCaicos, June 19, 2023 – There was commotion on the streets of Providenciales this Monday morning as a body was found lying in the middle of the street. Police now say it is being treated as suspicious though cause of death is yet to be determined in the face of conflicting reports.
Officers from the Police Force and their international partners flooded the scene quickly; we are told, attempting to cordon off the grisly discovery and begin their investigations.
Our court correspondent, Wilkie Arthur was on scene immediately and got initial updates from the officers .
“The officers say there were no gunshot wounds but there was a body found on the road. They cannot say what the
cause of death was [yet].”
Arthur was told by officers, who he said were communicative, that the body was a middle aged man who may have been killed elsewhere.
“The officers believed it’s a possible dump, he probably died elsewhere and was dumped on the street,” he said.
A formal police report informed that they had received the first calls around 7 a.m. and also said that there was bleeding from a ‘gunshot wound’; conflicting with on the scene accounts, also from Police.
Top brass has since reached out to all press agencies to say there is no indication of a gunshot rather a wound to the head.
After getting their accounts straightened out they described the scene for the public.
“The unidentified male is 5’ 08” ft tall, slim built, about 150 – 160 pounds, and appears to be between the ages of 18 – 25. The body was clad only in black shorts with white stripes on one side.
RTCIPF officers arrived at the location and found the bleeding body with what appeared to be a wound to the head. The male victim was barefooted.”
Police informed at news production time they were still waiting for the results of a post mortem on the dead man to determine the cause of death. Preliminary reports indicate that they were unable to identify the victim and no missing persons reports were filed matching the man. We are told he has distinctive scars on his upper chest and a short haircut.
Any residents who believe they can identify him are asked to make a report to the police.
Turks and Caicos, 05th January, 2025 – Officers from the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) Serious Crime Unit are investigating a shooting that occurred this morning in Wheeland, Blue Hills.
At approximately 7:00 a.m., the Police Control Room received reports of gunshots near the basketball court in Wheeland. Officers promptly responded to the scene, where they discovered a 54-year-old male with apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was immediately transported to a medical facility for treatment.
Preliminary investigations reveal that the victim was driving a blue Honda Fit when he offered a ride to an individual. During the journey, the passenger demanded to be dropped off at a specific location. When the victim refused, he was shot by the passenger.
The suspect subsequently fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle, which police later recovered.
The RTCIPF is urging anyone with information about this incident to come forward.
Individuals can contact the nearest police station, call 911, reach the Serious Crime Unit directly at 231-1842, or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477.
Additionally, the public is encouraged to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app to share tips and information about illegal activities securely.
Your assistance can make a significant difference in ensuring the safety and security of our communities.
Turks and Caicos, December 31, 2024 – Six individuals, including a female minor, have been charged with various firearm-related offences following investigations conducted by the Serious Crime Unit.
The accused are expected to appear in the Magistrate’s Court next week.
On December 24th, 24-year-old SMALEY LOUIS was charged with the following offences:
- One count of Possession of an Imitation Firearm with Intent to Cause Fear. One count of Gang Membership.
On December 26th, officers charged twin brothers GIVESON MARC and GUBERSON MARC.
The brothers, aged 20, are charged with the following offences:
- One count of Possession of an Imitation Firearm with Intent to Cause Fear.
- One count of Possession of Ammunition.
- One count of Gang Membership.
The charges against Mr Louis and the Marc brothers were laid following investigations into an incident reported on Thursday, December 19, 2024.
On Thursday, December 26, 2024, the following individuals from Dock Yard, Providenciales, were charged:
- ROSEMIRLINE PIERRE, 24
- WOODSON GAY,23, and
- A 15-year-old female -Given that the accused is a minor, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force cannot name nor release her photograph.
The accused face the following charges:
- One count of Possession of Ammunition.
- One count of Illegal Entry.
These charges stemmed from an operation in Dock Yard on Saturday, December 21, 2024.
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