Crime
Alleged Dock Yard Robber Beaten and held until Police Arrive
#TurksandCaicos, December 10, 2023 – He carried over 14 rounds of 9mm ammunition in a loaded black hand gun at a small business establishment located on Bible Street, Blue Hills (aka behind Mara), Providenciales, with intent to carry out a robbery of the store.
JOSIAH PARFAIT, 20, of Dock Yard, Providenciales was stopped in an attempt to rob on Saturday 25th November, 2023 by regular civilians/persons, who took his gun, after he allegedly fired shots and they held him until the Police
arrived.
Parfait appeared before the Hon Chief Magistrate Mr. Jolyon Hatmin unrepresented on Tuesday December 5th, 2023, for the charges to be read to him. His matter was transferred to the Supreme Court for a Sufficiency Hearing on Friday February 2nd, 2024.
Parfait was remanded until that date to His Majesty’s Prison (HMP) in Grand Turk.
He’s charged with the following offences:- Count #1:- Possession of firearm; Count #2:- Possession of Ammunition; Count #3:- Discharging firearm; Count #4:- Assault with intent to rob and Count #5:- Discharging Ammunition.
In a police report published on November 28th, 2023, head of Crime, Safeguarding and Public Protection Unit Superintendent Dean Holden said: “It is now known that the suspect was detained at the scene by three persons who acted incredibly brave in the face of such a severe threat. Though their actions are commendable, he warned that, the RTCIPF wishes to advise that persons should not put themselves at risk but instead call 911 or the closest police station.”
***MEDIA RELEASE***
July 23rd, 2024.
Around 10:59 am, the Police Control Room received a call of gunshots at a location along the Millennium Highway, Providenciales.
Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force were dispatched and, based on preliminary investigations, were told that the occupant (s) of a red Suzuki Swift was at a business place when another car pulled alongside it, and the occupants started shooting.
The driver of the Swift drove off while the other unidentified vehicle sped off in a separate direction. 
Officers found the Swift abandoned near Miracle Close, Blue Hills, shortly after.
Based on investigations, no injuries were reported.
This remains an active investigation.
The RT&CIPF is asking anyone with information or CCTV footage of the shooting that may assist the police with enquiries to contact 911, the closest police station, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 and anonymously give any information.
Additionally, persons are being asked to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app.
Media Release
July 15th, 2024.
SHAIWANZO MISSICK of South Back Salina, Grand Turk, has been charged with six counts of firearm-related offences.
Missick, 30, was charged on July 13 after police officers consulted with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The offences against Missick are:
- One Count – Discharging Firearm
- One Count- Discharging Ammunition
- One Count-Possession of Firearm with intent to commit a serious offence
- Two Counts-Possession of Ammunition
- One Count –Possession of Firearm
- One Count-Possession of Controlled Drugs
- One Count- Possession of Controlled Drugs with intent to supply.
The charges against Missick came following a report made on Saturday, 29 June 2024, following a shooting incident in Breezy Brae.
Officers obtained a warrant and searched the accused’s residence based on the information received.
The RT&CIPF is asking the public to notify the closest police station, contact 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477, and anonymously give any information on illegal activity.
Additionally, persons are encouraged to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app from the Google Play Store or Apple Apps and share information anonymously.
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