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Suspect Held; Another Firearm Recovered in Operation MIGHT

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#TurksandCaicos, July 19, 2024 – At approximately 2 pm on Tuesday, July 9th, 2024, officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, acting on information, raided a residence in Blue Hills, Providenciales.

Several people ran off in separate directions during the raid, but one male was detained.

During a search of a bag recovered, officers discovered a firearm, along with one magazine and nine rounds of ammunition.

The 42-year-old male suspect resided in Blue Hills and was arrested for possession of a firearm and ammunition. This latest firearm seizure brings to five the number of illegal firearms found within 72 hours under Operation MIGHT.

Operation MIGHT is a testament to our commitment to community safety. It focuses on deterring criminal activities while harnessing the RT&CIPF’s total resources to disrupt criminality.

The RT&CIPF wishes to thank the public for their cooperation and willingness to provide information on illegal activities. We renew our calls for anyone with information on illegal activities or knowledge of illegal firearms to contact the nearest Police Station, Crime Stoppers, at 1-800-8477 or 911.

Additionally, the RTCIPF asks persons to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app and provide information

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Assault Charge

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Turks and Caicos, February 05th, 2025 – A 50-year-old male will appear before the Grand Turk Magistrate’s Court on February 17, 20225, charged with one count: SEXUAL ASSAULT.

Officers of the Safeguarding and Public Protection Unit charged STEPHEN LYN following a report of sexual touching by a 13-year-old female victim.

The incident allegedly occurred on September 24, 2024.

Mr. Lyn is currently on $5000. bail.

 

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Threats to Police Officers

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Turks and Caicos, February 3, 2025 – A 27-year-old male who threatened to shoot a police officer has been found guilty.

KARONNO MUNNINGS, of Kew Town, Providenciales, was ordered by the court on January 28, 2025, to pay a fine of $2000 or serve sixty days imprisonment.  Mr. Munnings was given until April 28th to pay the fine.

Evidence presented to the court revealed that on Monday, October 28, 2024, at around 9:30 p.m., a team of officers was conducting routine patrols along Pete Close, Kew Town, Providenciales.

While interviewing two individuals, Mr. Munnings approached a police officer and started issuing threats by stating, “I will shoot one of y’all in the head any day”.

Mr. Munnings was arrested and subsequently charged.

Following the verdict, Head of Crime, Safeguarding and Public Protection acting Superintendent Grantley Williams said, “The RT&CIPF welcomes the verdict.  Any threats of violence against police officers or law-abiding persons will be met with swift action.  We encourage respectful interactions with our officers to maintain public safety, especially while they are engaged in their duties.  Threats against the lives of police officers are a serious matter.  Officers uphold the law, and such utterances during our duty are unacceptable and will not be taken lightly.”

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“Trippy” Sentenced to Seven Years

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Turks and Caicos, January 31, 2025 – HENRICO MORRIS, 25, alias “TRIPPY” and “RICO” has been sentenced to seven years in prison.  Mr. Morris was sentenced at the Grand Turk Supreme Court on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025.

Mr. Morris was charged with One Count of Possession of an Imitation Firearm With intent to Cause a Serious Offence.

Based on the evidence presented to the court, an incident occurred at a bar located on Saunders Pond in Grand Turk on January 21, 2023, at approximately 2:30 a.m., resulting in a male receiving injuries to his right leg.

Following a thorough investigation, Morris was arrested on January 30, 2023, and subsequently
charged.

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