ROODVENS SINAUS and WILDER DIEUVEUIL have been found guilty by a jury following trial proceedings in the Supreme Court, Grand Turk.
The trial commenced on Monday, 13 April 2026, during which several police officers gave evidence for the prosecution.
On Tuesday, 21 April 2026, the jury returned guilty verdicts against both accused on:
- Two (2) counts of Possession of a Firearm
- Two (2) counts of Possession of Ammunition
- One (1) count of Unlawful Entry.
The matter has been adjourned for sentencing on 12 May 2026. Both accused have been remanded in custody pending sentencing.
Mr. Sinaus, 38, a Haitian national, was originally charged on 11 July 2024 with:
- Three (3) counts of Possession of a Firearm
- Three (3) counts of Possession of Ammunition
- One (1) count of Unlawful Entry
Mr. Dieuveuil, also known as “Baligaz”, 26, also a Haitian national, faced the same charges:
- Three (3) counts of Possession of a Firearm
- Three (3) counts of Possession of Ammunition
- One (1) count of Unlawful Entry
On the third count for Possession of a Firearm and Possession of Ammunition, Dieuveuil and Sinaus were found not guilty.
These charges followed consultations between police officers and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Both men were arrested by officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force
(RT&CIPF) on the morning of 8 July 2024 at a residence in Dock Yard, Providenciales, while
executing an Authority to Search for Firearms.
We continue to encourage members of the public to report on any illegal activity. Individuals can
contact the nearest police station, call 911, reach the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or contact
Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 to provide information anonymously.
Additionally, members of the public are encouraged to download the CrimeStoppers P3 app via
the Google Play Store or Apple App Store to submit anonymous tips.