Crime

Three Arrested, Drugs Seized in North Caicos

Published

5 months ago

February 20, 2024

#TurksandCaicosIslands – February 20, 2024 – Serious Crime Unit detectives of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force have arrested three men and seized a quantity of marijuana and cocaine during anti-crime operations in North Caicos.

Senior Officers and Magistrates issued Authorities and Warrants to Search four premises from noon on February 14th to 3 pm today (February 16th).

Three males, two of whom are aged 21 and an 18-year-old, were arrested for murder. Investigations remain ongoing.

Head of the Serious Crime and Public Protection Unit Superintendent Dean Holden said: “Our team’s dedication and intelligence-led policing continue to play a significant role in disrupting criminal activities.

“Our operations will remain ongoing throughout the TCI as we continue to pursue leads and ensure those responsible for causing fear are held accountable within the confines of the law. Our communities deserve to feel safe, and we won’t rest until that goal is achieved.

“I wish to also thank members of the public for their continued support and information ”.

Additionally, Tactical Officers conducted a series of operations in Grand Turk. Several field searches were conducted in Over Back, and several items relating to ongoing investigations were found, including a firearm.

The public is asked to contact 911, the closest police station, the RTCIPF Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 and anonymously give any information on illegal activity.

Crime

Shooting Incident

Published

3 days ago

July 23, 2024

Deandrea Hamilton

***MEDIA RELEASE***

July 23^rd, 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.

Crime

Male Charged with Theft and Handling Stolen Goods

Published

3 days ago

July 23, 2024

Deandrea Hamilton

***MEDIA RELEASE***

July 23^rd,2024.

A 23-year-old male from the Bight, Providenciales, has been charged with the theft of a boat.

CHANDELER JOSEPH is expected to appear before a Magistrate next week to answer the following charges:

Two Counts of Theft
Two Counts of Handling Stolen Goods

The charges against Mr. Joseph followed a report of a stolen boat in the Turtle Cove district on July 19^th,2024.

Inquiries were conducted shortly after Mr Joseph was arrested and subsequently charged.

The RTCIPF is asking anyone with information on illegal activities 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 CrimeStoppers P3 app.

Crime

Firearm and Drug Charges

Published

7 days ago

July 20, 2024

Deandrea Hamilton

Media Release

July 15^th, 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.