A Minor Charged with Firearm Offences
A 16-year-old male from Blue Hills, Providenciales, has been officially charged with the following offences:
- Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of Ammunition
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) will not release the individual’s name or photograph because he is a minor.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Magistrate’s Court next week.
Charges against the teen arose from an incident on Friday, April 4, 2025, shortly after 9:00 p.m. Officers from the RT&CIPF Tactical Unit were on mobile patrol in the Blue Hills area and observed a vehicle being driven suspiciously.
When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver failed to comply and sped off to evade police. A short pursuit ensued, and officers successfully intercepted the car.
Two male occupants exited the car and fled on foot.
One suspect escaped, while the other—later identified as the 16-year-old—was apprehended. During the arrest, officers recovered a pistol with an extended magazine from the suspect.