Crime

Murder No. 24 in Wheeland, Described as a ‘Night of Terror’

Published

2 months ago

July 19, 2024

Deandrea Hamilton

Wilkie Arthur

Eagle Legal News

#TurksandCaicos, July 19, 2024 – Thursday, July 18th, 2024 Eagle Legal News Media received information that the Royal TCI Police Force had received reports on firearm robberies, immediately after a deadly shooting -around 8:30 p.m. – which killed one young male and had another in critical condition at the hospital.

Residents at the scene explained, the robberies were of two business establishments located in the back or not far from the murder and attempted murder shooting location.

It was said, that, four armed, masked men committed these robberies.

So far, there has been no information from TCI Police on this latest incident; recorded now as the 24^th murder for the Turks and Caicos this year.

Crime

19 year old, Grand Turk Murder Accused Remanded to Prison

Published

5 days ago

September 4, 2024

Deandrea Hamilton

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.

Crime

Armed Robbery in Grand Turk under Investigation

Published

5 days ago

September 4, 2024

Deandrea Hamilton

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.

Crime

Investigation Opened, Male Gunshot Victim

Published

5 days ago

September 4, 2024

Deandrea Hamilton

Turks and Caicos, September 4, 2024 – The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force officers are investigating the wounding of a male near South Dock Road, Providenciales.

Based on initial information gathered thus far, at 12:58pm today (2 September, 2024) the Police Control Room was informed that a male visited a medical facility with what appeared to be a gunshot wound.

The public is being advised to notify the closest police station or to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 and give any information of illegal activity anonymously.

Additionally, individuals are encouraged to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app to share information.