Crime
Illegal Firearm Recovered; Four detained
#TurksandCaicos, June 19, 2023 – The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force Response and Operations Team, this morning arrested four males and seized an illegal firearm and ammunition.
According to police reports, while on patrol, the officers noticed a white vehicle, with four occupants parked in the
vicinity of a financial institution located in Downtown Providenciales around 3:30 a.m.
The officers conducted a stop search and discovered a firearm containing a magazine with ammunition.
The suspects ages 31 and 37 are from Haiti, while the remaining two – ages 52 and 27 are from the Bahamas and are currently in police custody assisting with investigations.
Commenting on the illegal firearm and ammunition find, Commissioner of Police Trevor Botting said: “There has been a renewed effort on the part of RTCIPF, to rid the streets of illegal firearms, given that for the year, of the seven homicides, six were committed, with illegal firearms. The number of illegal firearms in the country is fueling violent crime. The RTCIPF has recovered four firearms for the year. I wish to point out and warn criminals that the RTCIPF will not cower from our responsibilities, and we will not be shying away from enforcing our duties. To my officers who on a daily basis place their lives on the line to protect and defend the law abiders of the TCI, I salute you. Thank you for your dedication, commitment, and service.”
Persons with information on any illegal activity can communicate directly through any police station, call 911, or Crime Stoppers TCI at 1-800-8477.
Release: RTCIPF
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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