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The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands police force acknowledges public discussion concerning the appointment of assistant commissioner Dr Terrence Bent. The matter being referenced was fully disclosed, investigated and appropriately considered as part of a thorough recruitment and vetting process. Following a comprehensive assessment, the relevant authorities were satisfied that it did not affect Dr
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) notes the conviction of Jevano Arthur and Archley Forbes both of Residence Yard, Five Cays, Providenciales, for the murder of Evason Walkin, also known as "Archie" The convictions were returned on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, following a three-week trial in the Grand Turk Supreme Court. The
Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) recovered a firearm and ammunition on Tuesday, June 23. At approximately 1:30 p.m., responding officers attended a location on Grace Bay Road. During a search of the area, officers discovered a black sock concealed beneath a 40-foot storage container. Further examination revealed that the
Shortly after 5 am today (22 June 2026), the Marine Branch of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force intercepted a vessel suspected of being involved in illegal migration as it made its way toward Providenciales. Based on information received, the Coastal Radar Unit reported tracking a vessel outside Northwest Point. The Marine Branch
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Five Cays, yesterday (12th June) evening. Shortly after 8:00 p.m., the Police Control Room received reports of loud explosions being heard in the area behind Liz Baker, Five Cays. In response, police officers from various units were dispatched to
Today, June 12, officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) Marine Branch successfully intercepted an overloaded migrant vessel transporting ONE HUNDRED and THIRTY-FIVE (135) irregular migrants. Four of whom are minors. The interception was the result of a highly coordinated and complex maritime operation involving several key local and international partners.
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force is seeking the assistance of members of thepublic in the ongoing murder investigation into the shooting death of Melvin Wellington. Investigations are currently being conducted by the Serious Crime Unit. Mr. Wellington was fatally shot on Wednesday, 12th November 2025, in the East Suburbs areaof Grand Turk.
