Crime Wave

29/12/2023

Who else get dey back pay?

29/12/2023

MURDER IN ARIMA

There are reports that four persons were shot in Mt. Zion Road in Arima.

This incident happened around 10pm.

Dead is Amy Walcott and Roshan Ali, 16.

The other victims have been identified as Daniel Alibocas who was shot in the palm of his hand and chest & a 12 year old boy who is yet to be identified and was shot in his mouth and hand. They are presently warded at hospital in a stable condition.

29/12/2023

MURDER IN DIEGO MARTIN

One person is dead and four others wounded following a drive by shooting in Diego Martin.

This incident happened around 10:45pm on Thursday at Andrew Trace.

The deceased has been identified as Decklon Allert 30, of Andrew Trace, Diego Martin.

Police are presently on the scene.

More on this story as it becomes available.

06/11/2023

SENT IN_

This happened in St Margaret's Guest House Room 4 I was in Dat room a drunk male person had a quarell with the youth man on the premises because he wanted me to go out with him an I refused It's ah illegal firearm an the person's are on always on the premises. It happened the night of October the 28th

06/11/2023

"SEA LOTS OFFICERS PATROLLING THE HIGH SEAS"

25/10/2023

GUNMEN SHOOT AT POLICE IN CARENAGE

A manhunt is on for two Carenage men who shot at police officers during the wee hours of Wednesday.

According to reports around 1am police officers whilst on mobile patrol along Abbe Poujade Street in Carenage in the vicinity of Jones Street observed the occupants of a gold coloured Nissan Tiida acting suspicious.

The officers then attempted to intercept the vehicle and it sped off. A chase ensued along Abbe Poujade, Vineyard Street and Jones Street where the lawmen observed the driver and front seat passenger exited the vehicle 🚗 whilst in motion and the vehicle subsequently crashed into a wall 🧱.

One of the suspects ran into a nearby yard, whilst the other fired several shots in the officers direction and they returned fire. A chase ensued, however both suspects managed to make good their escape. None of the officers were injured.

Crime Scene Investigators processed the scene and the vehicle & several spent shell casings were recovered.

An arrest is imminent.

Investigations continuing.

21/10/2023

ELDERLY SHOPLIFTER CAUGHT

21/10/2023

FATAL POLICE INVOLVED SHOOTING IN MORVANT

A 31-year-old Malick man is dead following a confrontation with police officers on Saturday.

The deceased has been identified as Kareem Romeo aka "Toppy".

Romeo died at the hospital 🏥 whilst undergoing medical treatment.

More on this story as it becomes available.

21/10/2023

21/10/2023

MAN WHO ATTEMPTED TO EXECUTE DEPUTY PRISONS COMMISSIONER DIED IN PRISON

A man who attempted to killed Deputy Commissioner of Prisons Sherwin Bruce is dead.

The brazen attack happened shortly before 8am on Wednesday 11th October 2023 at Sparrow Avenue, Barataria.

Bruce escaped unhurt, however his bodyguard who was not so fortunate sustained two gunshot wounds to his arm.

According to reports Bruce who was believed to be the intended target whilst walking towards his vehicle gunmen openfire on him and he returned fire. Emmanuel Joseph 22 of La Canoa Road in Santa Cruz was shot in the process and was arrested by investigators at the hospital 🏥 whilst receiving medical treatment.

Joseph appeared virtually before Mrs. Maureen Baboolal - Gafoor at the Port of Spain Magistrate Court on Thursday 19th October 2023 after he was charged for Attempted Murder, Possession of Firearm, Possession of Ammunition, Possession of Firearm & Ammunition to endanger life .

Joseph was not called upon to plea and was denied bail. The matter was adjourned to Tuesday 24th October 2023.

Joseph was remanded in custody at the Eastern Correctional Rehabilitation Center in Santa Rosa and around 9pm on Friday complained about chest pains.

Joseph was subsequently taken to the hospital 🏥 for medical treatment where he died.

Unconfirmed reports suggests that Joseph died from a Cardiac arrest.

An autopsy is expected to be performed on Joseph body at the Forensic Science Centre on Monday to determine the exact cause of death.

Investigations continuing.

17/10/2023

"FREDDY" SHOT IN CARENAGE

There are reports of a drive by shooting in Carenage.

This incident happened around 7pm on Tuesday at Big Yard.

The victim has been identified as Christian Eve aka "Freddy" of Big Yard, Carenage.

Eve was subsequently taken to the St. James Medical Facility for medical treatment.

More on this story as it becomes available.

17/10/2023

POLICE OFFICER CHARGED AFTER SOLICITING MONEY FROM ROBBERY VICTIM

A Police Constable attached to the Capital City Patrol Unit (CCPU) Port of Spain Division, was denied bail, when he appeared before Magistrate Maureen Baboolal- Gafoor, at the Port-of-Spain 5th Magistrates’ Court, on Monday 16th October, 2023.

DEON INCEa Special Reserve Police Officer was arrested during an intelligence-led exercise by officers of the Professional Standards Bureau (PSB), after he allegedly solicited and received a sum of money from a victim of a report of Robbery with Violence.

The matter was postponed to 23rd October, 2023.

According to police reports, on Friday 6th October, 2023, a woman walking along Charlotte Street, Port of Spain, was robbed of a quantity of Trinidad and Tobago currency and United States of America currency, her passport and other personal items. This incident went viral via social media thereafter. Later that day, a police officer approached the victim at the Nelson Street Housing Development Plannings, Port of Spain, and she reported to him what happened to her earlier that day. He allegedly assured her that by midnight he would get back her stolen items.

On Saturday 7th October, the officer again met with the victim and allegedly assured her that he would get back her items, but she had to reward him for his efforts and a further reward when he retrieved the items for her.
The woman made a report at the office of the Professional Standards Bureau on Tuesday 10th October, and WPC Pakeera was detailed to investigate the matter. On Wednesday 11th October, the woman met with the officer at Independence Square, Port-of-Spain, where she allegedly handed over the sum of $1000.00 to the officer. He was immediately arrested by a team of officers from the Professional Standards Bureau which included ASP Francis, Cpl Joseph and WPC Pakeera . The investigation was supervised by Woman Senior Superintendent Martin and Senior Superintendent Montrichard.
On Friday 13th October, 2023, after meeting with the Director of Public Prosecutions Mr. Roger Gaspard S.C., he advised that the accused be charged for the offence of Corruptly Receiving the sum of $1000.00 as a reward to do an act in relation to his role as a police officer, contrary to the Prevention of Corruption Act.

12/10/2023

Female Customer VS Vendor:- Charlotte Street, Port of Spain...

12/10/2023

DJ GLOBAL MURDERED IN WOODBROOK

Police are investigating the murder of music producer and DJ Kaveer Alvin Nandram, aka DJ Global.

At around 11 pm on Tuesday, Nandram and two other men went to buy food at a popular food court on Carlos Street, Woodbrook.

The men collected the food and left, but were pounced upon by gunmen shortly afterwards.

Witnesses say they heard several gunshots and saw two of the men running back into the food court.

Meanwhile Nandram tried to drive off towards Wrightson Road in a white Toyota Fielder wagon.

But the car crashed into a parked car and came to a stop.

All three men were shot but Nandram died of his injuries.

A video circulating on social media shows people gathered at the scene moments after the shooting and loudly hailing the police as they exclaim that Nandram is still breathing.

Homicide officers and members of the police Special Evidence Recovery Unit visited the scene and investigations into the incident are ongoing.

09/10/2023

FIREARM, AMMUNITION & CO***NE SEIZED IN DIEGO MARTIN

An anti crime exercise was conducted in the Western Division.

This exercise was held between 4pm & 8pm on Thursday 5th October 2023.

The lawmen executed a search warrant at the home of Richie Jaggernauth - Gopaul Avenue, Diego Martin. A quantity of Co***ne that weighed 5.28 grams was found concealed inside stereo and a magazine containing six (6) rounds of 9mm ammunition was found inside a black sock underneath the mattress of a bed located in the bedroom 🛌.

Jaggernauth was arrested in connection with the find.

The officers received certain information and as a result searched a bushy lot of land located at Gopaul Avenue, Diego Martin in the vicinity of the river and a Berretta Pistol was found concealed in a black plastic bag. No one was arrested.

This exercise was spearheaded by Senior Superintendent (Ag) Henry and included members of the Western Division Task Force.

PC Ottley continuing enquiries.

09/10/2023

"JOHN WICK" KILLED IN DIEGO MARTIN

There are reports of a murder in Diego Martin.

Shortly after 8pm on Sunday gunmen openfire on Che Murdock aka " John Wick" at Bridge Road in Diego Martin.

Murdock who was well known to the police was member of the Gorilla Strike Force(GSF) Gang.

Murdock was released from prison earlier this year on bail after he was charged in 2021 for Attempted Murder.

Police are presently on the scene.

More on this story as it becomes available.