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Man on trial for allegedly Spearfishing in Turks & Caicos Waters

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Wilkie Arthur
Freelance Court Correspondent

Magnetic Media, can report that ALEXANDER MESA/CARLOS SALVADOR will stand trial before her honor Ms. Patricia Arana the acting Resident Magistrate of the Grand Turk Magistrate Court for “POSSESSION of a spear gun and possession of marine products taken by use of a spear gun”

The matter is listed on the Grand Turk court listening and it appears he will be unrepresented at the trial which started on Thursday April 4, 2024.

 

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Kew Town Male Sentenced for Causing Death by Dangerous Driving

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Turks and Caicos, April 14, 2025 – The Supreme Court in Grand Turk has sentenced 34-year-old BRUNO LEXIMA of Kew Town, Providenciales, to three years’ imprisonment following a fatal traffic collision that occurred on Millennium Highway in November 2020. Lexima appeared before the Grand Turk Supreme Court and was formally sentenced on April 8, 2025.

The court handed down the following sentence:

  • Three (3) years’ imprisonment for Causing Death by Dangerous Driving.
  • Four (4) months’ imprisonment for Dangerous Driving.

(Both sentences are to run concurrently.)

Lexima’s driver’s license will be disqualified for 12 months after his prison release.

While incarcerated, Lexima is required to:

  • Participate in a Dangerous Driving Education Program facilitated by the Department of Rehabilitation.
  • Receive psychological treatment through the Department of Behavioral Health Services.

On 23 November 2020, at approximately 5:30 a.m., police officers responded to reports of a serious motor vehicle collision involving two pedestrians struck by a white four-door Toyota Wish.

The incident occurred alongside the Millennium Highway, Providenciales.

Tragically, pensioner Kenneth John Walters, 70, of Blue Hills died at the scene as a result of injuries sustained. A 40-year-old female pedestrian was also injured and taken to Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, where she was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Following a thorough investigation, Mr. Lexima was charged.

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Toussaint Fined in case of Attempt to smuggle Contraband into Prison

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Turks and Caicos, April 11, 2025 – Jimmy Toussaint, 20, of North Back Salina, Grand Turk, appeared before the Grand Turk Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, April 9th, 2025, where he was fined $3,000 for the offence of Introducing Prohibited Articles into His Majesty’s Prison, Grand Turk, in breach of the Prisons Act.

Toussaint has until September 30th, 2025, to pay the fine. Failure to do so will result in one year of imprisonment.

A lifeguard by profession, Toussaint was formally charged on March 17th, 2025, and granted $1,500 bail.

The charge relates to an incident on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025, when officers at His Majesty’s Prison—Home of the Department of Correction and Rehabilitation—conducted a routine search of items brought in by Toussaint.
During the inspection, contraband was discovered hidden within food intended for an inmate.

Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) were immediately notified and responded promptly. Toussaint was arrested on suspicion and subsequently charged following a police investigation.

We wish to remind the public that introducing contraband into correctional facilities is a serious criminal offence and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

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Wounding Charge for 28 y.o North Caicos man

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Turks and Caicos, April 4, 2025 – A 28-year-old male from North Caicos was granted $10,000 bail with one surety when he appeared before a Magistrate on March 3.

TERRICO MISICK is charged with Causing Grievous Bodily Harm and is expected to reappear in Court on June 06th, 2025, for a Sufficiency Hearing.
The accused bail conditions include:

  • Reporting Requirement: Must sign in at the Whitby Police Station on specified days and times as outlined by the Court
    · Curfew: Must remain at his residence between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
    · No Contact Order: Must not interfere with the victim directly or indirectly, nor instruct anyone to do so on his behalf.

On March 28, 2025, officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force responded to a report of a wounding incident at a Kew, North Caicos location.
Upon arrival at the scene and subsequently at the Nivlyn Butterfield Clinic, officers observed a male victim who sustained severe facial injuries.

Following investigations, Misick was arrested and later charged.

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