***MEDIA RELEASE***

Turks and Caicos, 10th September 2024 – Shortly after 8 p.m. yesterday (September 9), officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force responded to a fire report at a dwelling in Wheeland, Blue Hills, Providenciales.

Upon arrival at the scene, police officers and firefighters saw a structure in flames.

All efforts to contain the fire were successful. Fortunately, there were no injuries.

Based on initial reports, the fire appears to have been deliberately set.

The RTCIPF wishes to remind the public that under the Malicious Injuries to Property Ordinance Chapter 3.11, Section 4, “Setting fire to a dwelling-house with any person being therein Whosoever shall unlawfully and maliciously set fire to any dwelling house, any person being therein, commits an offence, and being convicted thereof shall be liable to imprisonment for life.”

The RT&CIPF is 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.

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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.

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.