Crime
Two Charged for BRUTAL kidnapping of Ex-Police; One man hopes to end ‘drugs’ case with a GUILTY plea
Wilkie Arthur
Freelance Court Correspondent
#TurksandCaicos, March 9, 2024 – Appeared in Court properly hidden from cameras and on lookers only this week were three individuals all charged with indictable offenses.
Two men were charged jointly for kidnapping, robbery, inflicting grievous bodily injury, taking a motor vehicle without consent or authority and possession of offensive weapon(s).
It is alleged that WILFREDO WILLIAMS aka Biggz, 32 years old and JOHNATHAN HANDFIELD, aka Fatboy 34 did kidnapped, robbed, beat him up with a piece of 2×4, stole his car, his Rolex Watch value at $39,000.00 and $25,000.00 in cash belonging to the virtual complainant Ricardo Fulford.
The incident alleged to have happened on Thursday, 17th August, 2023, at Olympics Plaza, Providenciales. The alleged injuries sustained are considered very serious and were possibly life-threatening before emergency medical surgery.
The duo was not required to plea at the Magistrate’s Court on Monday March 4 and was remanded to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation without bail until April 10th for sufficiency hearing.
They were represented by Mr. Ashwood Forbes, senior counsel who did not make a bail application for them in the Magistrate’s Court (even though he could have as they are not charged with any firearm offences) but indicated he preferred do so in the Supreme Court.
SEVENTH CONSPIRATOR CHARGED IN SERIOUS CONSPIRACY RING
ANTHONY “Andy or Clarkey” CLARKE JR, 32, who also properly hid his face as he entered the courtroom has been granted $20,000.00 bail by the learned Chief Magistrate Mr. Jolyon Hatmin. That bail hearing was concluded on Tuesday March 5th and follows Clarke being charged the week prior, with conspiracy to supply drugs along with JUMILLO ISMA and others sometime between May to August 2021.
It is alleged that CLARKE was part of an illegal drug smuggling ring.
CLARKE is the seventh person charged in this conspiracy probe by investigators of the Serious Crime Unit.
CLARKE did speak to Magnetic Media whilst waiting to be called in Court and said, “I’m doing very good now, I have my boat tour trips waiting on me, I already collected people money and these people playing round with big man life for wa? Lil bit a drugs I tried getting in the prison while I was in prison in 2021, smt”.
CLARKE went on to say, “all these serious things going on in TCI now, and you’ll white people ,(meaning the police officers from the UK) here messing with lil bit drugs that value under $250.00″?
Man, I going plea guilty to that because that’s foolishness. You’ll wasting my and you’ll time charged me.”
He told his attorney, Mr. Ashwood Forbes clearly in our hearing that he wants to put this behind him and Forbes did attempt to have the case pleaded to and dispose of the matter on the very Tuesday however, the Hon. Chief Magistrate said he has no jurisdiction and transferred the matter to the Supreme Court for sufficiency hearing on April 10th along with the others charged in the conspiracy investigation over ISMA’s confiscated cell phone.
CLARKE said, “this from 2021, we in 2024, what a judge could do to me for something from so long and something so small. This come to hold my life back man, I was in jail with that nigga around them times.”
The Crown did not oppose bail, but Mr. Ashwood Forbes strongly challenged some of the conditions by stating they are unnecessary and unwarranted for well-known businessman and boat captain like Andy CLARKE.
Clarke is now freed on bail.
Crime
Acting Police Commissioner, Rodney Adams issues statement on Jouvly Inelus and gruesome photo of his dead body
Turks and Caicos – For the past three months, Jouvly Inelus has been wanted by the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) in connection with firearm-related offences, including homicides and robberies. Earlier this morning, officers from the Serious Crime Unit received forensic confirmation that the body found yesterday (September 30) is that of 32-year-old Mr Inelus, a resident of Blue Hills. This remains an active investigation, and the RT&CIPF extends condolences to Mr Inelus’ relatives and all families that lost their loved ones to violent crime.
Acting Commissioner of Police Rodney Adams issues the following statement: “At around 11:12 p.m., officers received information and proceeded to a bushy area in Miracle Close, Blue Hills. Upon arrival, the officers discovered the motionless body of a male dressed in a black jersey and black basketball pants with what appeared to be gunshot and other injuries.
“Mr. Inelus had been evading the police for the past three months. Despite the challenges, the RT&CIPF remained relentless in their pursuit of leads and conducted joint operations across the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) with the assistance of local and regional partners.
“We wish to thank Crime Stoppers and also express gratitude to the members of the public who acted in the best interest of the TCI. The police force remains committed to pursuing anyone who seeks to cause instability in the islands while ensuring the safety and security of all communities.”
In a direct message to the youth, Acting Commissioner Adams said, “I am pleading with the young men—put down your guns and preserve your life and the lives of others. Crime does not pay and only leads downhill. Many opportunities are available, and the RT&CIPF is launching a mentorship program to support and guide the youth. I encourage everyone to take advantage of this initiative.”
The RT&CIPF is also aware of a photograph on social media of the victim’s body. The circulation of such imagery is appalling and demonstrates a complete lack of respect. We urge the public to refrain from viewing and sharing material of this nature.
The RT&CIPF calls on anyone with information regarding illegal activities to contact the nearest police station, 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 to provide information anonymously.
Additionally, individuals are encouraged to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app to share information.
Turks and Caicos, October 8, 2024 – On Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024, Eagle Legal News learned that the man shot on September 27 in an apparent ambush in Snake Hill has now died, bringing the country’s murder rate to a record setting high.
The man, who had been medically evacuated to Jamaica for further hospital care was shot along with the late, former TCI Police officer, PAULCIUS LOUITES VEREUS.
Vereus was recorded as the 34th murder in 2024 for the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Here is the police report from the incident:
Blue Hills resident FRANCIUS PIERRE, has succumbed to gunshot injuries.
Pierre, 41, was shot on September 27 while at a location at Stammers Run, Snake Hill. The Police Control Room had received calls indicating gunshots were heard at around 8:35 pm.
Police and medical personnel arrived and found two males, Mr. Pierre and Paulcius Louites Vereus.
Mr Vereus was unresponsive.
Head of Crime, Safeguarding, Public Protection and Intelligence Superintendent Dean Holden said, “The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force extends condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Pierre, who succumbed to injuries this morning while undergoing medical treatment in Jamaica.
The Serious Crime Unit officers are continuing investigations and will leave no stone unturned as we actively pursue leads obtained.”
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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