Police are searching for the owner of an illegal firearm recovered during a targeted operation in Grand Turk.   Officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) seized the weapon on Saturday, March 14, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt criminal activity and enhance public safety.   Shortly after 12 p.m., a team of detectives, supported by Tactical Unit officers, conducted a search operation in the Over Back community. During the exercise, office

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) is investigating two separate drowning incidents involving visitors to the Turks and Caicos Islands, as well as a near-drowning incident involving two toddlers earlier this week. Police say the first incident occurred shortly before 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, when the Police Control Centre received reports of a medical emergency involving a man participating in a diving excursion from a vessel operating out of Pr

A woman has died and three children were injured following a two-vehicle collision along Leeward Highway earlier today, according to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF). Police say the Traffic Enforcement Unit is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, which occurred in the vicinity of Central Square on Leeward Highway. Shortly after 11 a.m., the Police Control Room received a report of a traffic accident in the area. At the time

Up until Wednesday, February 18, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force said nine vehicles were towed and 28 tickets issued, while 35 traffic checks were conducted during the second week of Operation Safe Passage.   Officers also issued five warnings of intended prosecution for tint removal and three tint removal notices as part of the exercise.   The impounding of vehicles forms a central pillar of Operation Safe Passage, which officially commenced with a soft launc

A total of 43 traffic tickets were issued during two targeted traffic enforcement operations conducted by the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) through its Traffic Enforcement Unit, in collaboration with the Turks and Caicos Islands Border Force, as part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety across the islands.   A police officer about to check a motorist for compliance The operations, carried out on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, and Friday, 30 January 2

A firestorm of comments has been ignited over the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force’s decision to step-up its crackdown on Jitney drivers across Providenciales.   This photo taken from a Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force Video, show a police officer booking a jitney driver, whose vehicle was seized. Since there is no official public transportation system, Jitneys, for more than 20 years, have been filling that gap, as they have been patronised by persons o

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) is urging residents and visitors to avoid using unlicensed boats and watercraft when participating in excursion activities, including boat tours and jet ski rentals.   The public is advised to ensure that all operators are properly licensed and legitimate before engaging in any marine activity.   To reduce risks and enhance personal safety while on the water, the RT&CIPF advises members of the public to use only licens

A 33-year-old man from Kew Town has been formally charged in connection with two separate burglary incidents in Providenciales, according to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. The Serious Crime Unit (SCU) confirmed that Wolbert Ferguson was charged on Tuesday, January 13, and Thursday, January 15, 2026, with two counts of burglary following separate reports made to police. The first incident allegedly occurred in the Leeward Gates area, where a quantity of tools

Acting Commissioner of Police Rodney Adams has confirmed that two suspected gang members were fatally shot during a police-involved incident in Blue Hills on Monday, December 15, 2025.   Gerson Pierre was wanted for a number of murders A 9mm pistol along with a magazine containing several rounds of ammunition was taken from Keith Reid’s body According to the Acting Commissioner, the shooting occurred shortly after 4:00 p.m. when officers from the Royal Turks and Caicos Island

A key suspect in the July mass shooting at the Island Hookah Lounge has been repatriated to the Turks and Caicos Islands and formally charged by police.   Authorities confirmed that JAEL De JESUS RIGBY, 19, of Providenciales, was deported from the Dominican Republic on 16 November 2025. Upon landing at Howard Hamilton International Airport, he was immediately taken into police custody.   Jael Rigby was caught in the Dominican Republic and deported to the TCI. Rigby, who had b

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force has launched a new Highway Patrol Pilot Initiative aimed at reducing traffic accidents, enhancing public safety and increasing police visibility across the territory.   Governor for the Turks and Caicos Islands Her Excellency Dileeni Daniel Selvaratnam (fourth from left), Deputy Governor Her Excellency Anya Williams (third from right), and Premier Hon. Washington Misick (fourth from right), take a snap with Commissioner of Polic

Major crimes across the Turks and Caicos Islands have dropped significantly, with notable declines in murder, attempted murder, and rape, according to newly released statistics from the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF).   Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey addressing the news briefing on Tuesday, November 18. The update was delivered by Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey during a press briefing held on Tuesday, November 18, at Police Headquarters in Provid

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) has officially launched an investigation following the discovery of a body...

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police (RTCIPF) celebrated a significant milestone in their revamped police records system. The new...

A 23-year-old man is now behind bars following the confiscation of a firearm he allegedly had in possession on Wednesday (May 11) on...

A sufficiency hearing for an American Tourist caught allegedly with a firearm as he tried to leave the country is scheduled for July 7....

Decomposing Body Of Haitian National Found A top-level investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances which led to the...

Between the 10th and 14th April 2023, the Royal Turks and Caicos Police Force hosted and facilitated an advanced armed policing training...

A man who police said have been fingered in a string of burglaries was apprehended by members of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands...

I remain as proud and privileged today, as I was on the first day in my role as the Commissioner of Police for the Royal Turks and Caicos...