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Suspect in Hookah Night Club Mass Shooting Arrested in Dominican Republic, Charged by Local Police
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

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Dec 32 min read


RTCIPF Launches Highway Patrol Pilot to Boost Road Safety and Visibility
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

Vivian Tyson, NewslineTCI Editor
Nov 273 min read


Major Crimes Plummet In TCI As Police Force Marks 226 Years Of Service
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

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Nov 263 min read


Police Launch Investigation into Body Discovered in Missing Person Case
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) has officially launched an investigation following the discovery of a body...

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Mar 301 min read


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

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Jan 9, 20242 min read


Police Arrest Alleged Gun-Toting Man On Grand Turk
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...

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May 11, 20231 min read


July 1 Sufficiency Hearing For US Visitor Charged With Illegal Gun
A sufficiency hearing for an American Tourist caught allegedly with a firearm as he tried to leave the country is scheduled for July 7....

Vivian Tyson, NewslineTCI Editor
May 9, 20231 min read


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

Vivian Tyson, NewslineTCI Editor
May 9, 20232 min read


RTCIPF Officers Undergo Advance Firearms Training
Between the 10th and 14th April 2023, the Royal Turks and Caicos Police Force hosted and facilitated an advanced armed policing training...

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Apr 24, 20231 min read


18-Year-Old Man, Alleged Rapist Minor, Face Series Of Burglary Charges
A man who police said have been fingered in a string of burglaries was apprehended by members of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands...

Vivian Tyson, NewslineTCI Editor
Apr 2, 20231 min read


Commissioner Trevor Botting’s Police Week Address
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...

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Mar 8, 20235 min read


RTCIPF Releases Police Week Calendar Of Events
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force has released its Calendar of Events for the 2023 edition of Police Week. The theme for...

Vivian Tyson, NewslineTCI Editor
Feb 15, 20231 min read


Manhunt launched For McAllen Washington Gardiner
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) has launched a manhunt for Five Cays man McAllen Washington Gardiner after an...

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Feb 14, 20231 min read


Sand Bar Street Man Gunned Down
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) has launched an investigation into the shooting death of a man in the...

Vivian Tyson, NewslineTCI Editor
Jan 24, 20231 min read


Chabo Capron Remains At Large
Up until posting of this article, crime sleuths had not apprehended Chabo Capron, who they say is wanted in connection with a gun-find...

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Jan 11, 20232 min read


Police Officer Charged With Harboring Illegals Out On Bail
Police Officer, Paul Agenor, who has been suspected of harboring illegal Haitian Nationals has been given bail, according to a report...

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Jan 5, 20231 min read


More Photos From The RTCIPF Commissioner's Parade
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force held its Commissioner's Parade in Providenciales at the Downtown Ball Park. The spectacle...

Vivian Tyson, NewslineTCI Editor
Dec 28, 20221 min read


TCI Authorities Intercept Boat With 52 Haitian Migrants/Empty Vessel
The Turks and Caicos Islands Marine Branch of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) together with the TCI Regiment...

Vivian Tyson, NewslineTCI Editor
Dec 24, 20221 min read


Seven 'Experienced' Jamaican Police Officers Sworn in
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force welcomes the addition of seven new police officers in time for the festive season. The...
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Dec 22, 20221 min read


Police Investigate Dock Yard Shooting/Gun-find
Crime sleuths of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force are continuing their investigations into the midmorning gun wounding of...

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Dec 5, 20222 min read
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