39 YEAR OLD ON MULTIPLE DRUG CHARGES – THE BIGHT
Police have made a significant arrest and seizure of Cannabis yesterday (Wednesday August 26, 2015) in Providenciales.
According to reports, sometime before 6pm, police officers on patrol observed the driver of a vehicle along Leeward Highway that drew their suspicion. The officers pulled over the vehicle and conducted a search. During that search, a quantity of Cannabis was found and then seized for investigation purposes. The driver, a 39 year old male of a Lower Bight address was arrested for the offence of Possession of Controlled Drug.
Shortly after being arrested, while in police custody it was alleged that the 39 year old male escaped on foot into a nearby bushy area. He was sought after and later captured. He was then arrested for Escaping Police Custody.
Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force later that same day executed a search warrant at the home of the 39 year old male at a Kingstown address and found another quantity of Cannabis which was seized for investigation purposes.
After thorough investigations, officers of the Royal Turks & Caicos Islands Police Force have formally charged the 39 year old male with one count of Possession of Controlled Drugs, two counts of Possession of Controlled Drugs with Intent to Supply and one count of Escaping Custody.
The 39 year old male is expected to appear before Chief Magistrate Clifton Warner this week.
POLICE APPEAL FOR VIGILANCE IN WAKE OF VEHICLE BREAK-INS
The Royal Turks & Caicos Islands Police Force is appealing for vigilance in the wake of a number of vehicle break-ins.
Police responded to 15 such incidents over the last several days, in some cases vehicles were left unattended overnight, others for just a few hours.
Special Constable Audley Astwood said the public must exercise the necessary precautions as criminals are looking for easy targets. He is advising that persons lock their vehicle if it is left unattended for any length of time and refrain from leaving valuables or cash in public view in their vehicles.
“We believe there may be a possible link with the recent vehicle break ins where someone or a number of persons are operating within Providenciales, entering cars and taking whatever is available. Perpetrators are breaking car windows particularly when the incentive is good such as exposed valuables on the seats, in opened glove compartments or on the floor of the vehicle,” he noted.
“While police continue their efforts to identify a suspect, it is important that the necessary precautions are taken to protect your valuables,” he added.
Police are appealing to anyone with information about any crime, no matter how small or insignificant (the tip) may seem, to call Crime Stoppers on 1-800-8477 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: www.crimestoppers.tc. Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence. All calls are answered by Miami Dade Police and no one from the RTCIPF will know who called. Only the information received will be provided to the RTCIPF.
We remind people they should not report crime information via our Facebook and Twitter pages.
CRIME PREVENTION TIP – Protect Yourself at Night
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Travel with a friend or in a group
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Be alert and aware of your surroundings
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Avoid dark, vacant or deserted areas; use well-lit, well-traveled routes
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Dress in clothes and shoes, which will not hamper movement.
Please visit the Royal Turks & Caicos Islands Police Force website at www.tcipolice.tc or Facebook page at www.facebook.com/rtcipffor Crime Reports and additional Crime Prevention Tips.