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TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT – MILITARY FUNERAL- Police Constable 2415 Bourne

On Thursday 8th January 2026, the military funeral of Anisè Bourne Police Constable No. 2415, will be held at the St. George Parish Church, The Glebe, St. George. As a result, a number of traffic changes will take effect from 11:00 a.m until its conclusion.

 

TRAFFIC DELAYS

Expect Traffic delays along the follow roads: 

 

  1. Between 11:00 am and 11:40 am – Maxwell Main Road from Top rock Roundabout to its junction with Hilton Road. 

  2. Between 11:45 am and 1:00 pm – Charles Rowe Bridge (in the area of Chefette) along Valley Road to its junction with Walkers Road (in the area of Glebe Market).

The public is encouraged to avoid the above areas and seek alternate routes.  

 

NO PARKING

No person shall park their vehicle or allow any vehicle to remain stationary on any of the following roads, except for the purpose of picking up or setting down passengers:

  1.  Charles Rowe Bridge

  2.  Valley Road

  3.  Walkers Road

 

PARKING

Parking will be provided at the following locations for persons attending the funeral:

  1. Glebe Playing Field

  2. St. George Parish Church 

 

OFFENCES

 

Any person who contravenes these rules or fails to comply with any order given by a member of The Barbados Police Service in uniform, is guilty of an offence and is liable on summary conviction, to a fine of five hundred dollars ($500BDS) or to imprisonment for a term of three (3) months.

 

These rules do not apply to vehicles used by The Barbados Police Service, the Barbados Defence Force, the Barbados Fire Service, or any emergency vehicle.

Police Officers will also be deployed on the day, to assist with all traffic management.

 

The Barbados Police Service thanks the members of the general public for their understanding and cooperation in this matter and apologises for any inconvenience these traffic changes may cause.

CRIMINAL CHARGES – Shawn Okeefe Bridgeman and Lenox Persid

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Serious Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), has arrested and formally charged Shawn Okeefe Bridgeman, 52 years of Drax Hall Hope, St. George and Lenox Persid, 53 years of #23 Mt. Wilton, St. Thomas for the following offences committed on December 12th 2025:

  • Possession of Cannabis
  • Trafficking of Cannabis
  • Intent to Supply Cannabis

The total estimated weight of the suspected cannabis is 395.3 Kilograms, with an estimated street value of one million five hundred and eighty one thousand two hundred dollars ($1,581,200.00 Bds) Barbados currency.

Bridgeman and Persid appeared before Magistrate Ward-Sargeant in the Holetown Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 6th January 2026. They were not required to plead to the offences and were granted bail to the sum of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,00.00 Bds) each, with one surety each. The matters have been transferred to the District ‘D’ Magistrates’ Court for Tuesday 13th January 2026.

WANTED MAN – Derick David Rudolph Crawford

The Barbados Police Service is seeking the assistance of the general public in locating Derick David Rudolph Crawford, who is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters.

Crawford, whose last known address is #12 Lakes Close, Eden Lodge, St Michael is approximately five feet eight inches (5’ 8”) in height, of a dark complexion and muscular build.

Derick David Rudolph Crawford is advised that he can present himself to the Criminal Investigations Department (C.I.D.) of the Northern Division, District ‘E’ Police Station, Major Walk, Speightstown, St. Peter accompanied by an attorney-at-law of his choice.

Any person, who may know the whereabouts of Derick David Rudolph Crawford, is asked to contact C.I.D. Northern Division at telephone numbers 422-0813 or 419-1737, Police Emergency at 211, Crime Stoppers at 1 800-8477 or the nearest police station

Members of the public are also reminded that it is a serious offence to harbour or assist wanted persons; any person caught committing this offence can be prosecuted.

SAFETY WORKSHOP 1/2026

Registration:
https://caribbeansafetyagency.com/jan-17th%2C-2026-workshop

FATAL ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION – Carrington Road St. Philip

Police at District C Station are conducting investigations into a fatal collision which occurred about 2:45 p.m. Sunday January 4th, 2026 along Carrington Road St. Philip involving two motor cars.

Preliminary investigations have revealed that the two vehicles were traveling in opposite directions when they were involved in a collision.

Two persons who were traveling in one of the vehicles succumbed to injuries at the scene, two other occupants of that car were transported to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital by ambulance to seek medical attention. The driver of the other vehicle has sought private medical attention.

Investigations are continuing into the collision.

We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact the District C Police Station at 416-8200.

TRACED WOMAN – Dr. Sonia Linette Richards

Dr. Sonia Linette Richards, 69 years of No. 21B, West Terrace Gardens, St. James, who was reported missing on Sunday 4th January 2026, has been traced and is safe. 

 

The Administration of The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) thanks the public and the media for their assistance in this matter and looks forward to your continued cooperation in the future.

MISSING WOMAN – Dr. Sonia Linette Richards

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing woman Dr. Sonia Linette Richards, 69 years of No. 21B, West Terrace Gardens, St. James, who was last seen about 8:40 pm, on Friday 2nd January 2026. 

 

DESCRIPTION:

Dr. Richards is about five feet one inch (5’1”) in height, medium built, dark complexion, has black and silver hair and wears glasses. She is well spoken with a pleasant manner and walks with an erect appearance. Richards was last seen wearing a dark blue T-Shirt, ¾ shorts and a pair of pink and white Sketchers softwear.

 

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Dr. Sonia Linette Richards, is asked to contact the Holetown Police Station at 419-1700 or 419-1701, Police Emergency at 211, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIPS (8477), or any police station.

CRIMINAL CHARGES UPDATE – Dion Davidson Leacock

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Major Crime Unit (MCU), has arrested and formally charged Dion Davidson Leacock, 18 years of No. 21, Dover Crescent, Cave Hill, St. Michael for the following offences.

  • Possession of Firearm – December 27th 2025
  • Possession of Ammunition (7) – December 27th 2025

Leacock appeared before Magistrate Alison Burke in the District ‘A’ Traffic Court on Saturday 3rd January 2026. He was not required to plead to the indictable offences and was remanded to the Barbados Prison Service (Dodds). He is scheduled to reappear on Friday 30th January 2026.

CRIMINAL CHARGES – Dion Davidson Leacock

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Major Crime Unit (MCU), has arrested and formally charged Dion Davidson Leacock, 18 years of No. 21, Dover Crescent, Cave Hill, St. Michael for the following offences.

  • Possession of Firearm – December 27th 2025
  • Possession of Ammunition (7) – December 27th 2025

Leacock is scheduled to appear in the District ‘A’ Criminal Court on Saturday 3rd January 2026.

CRIMINAL CHARGES – Hassan Gregg O’Neil Alleyne

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Narcotics Unit, has arrested and formally charged Hassan Gregg O’Neil Alleyne, 40 years of Grants Ave, Bayville, St. Michael for the following offences committed on December 30th 2025:

Possession of Cannabis

  • Trafficking of Cannabis
  • Intent to Supply Cannabis
  • Importation of Cannabis

 The total estimated weight of the suspected cannabis is 3.20 Kilograms, with an estimated street value of twenty-five thousand six hundred dollars ($25,600.00 Bds) Barbados currency.

 Alleyne appeared before Magistrate Douglas Frederick in the District ‘B’ Magistrates’ Court, on Friday 2nd January 2026. He pleaded guilty to the offences and was fined ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00 Bds) Barbados currency, to be paid in three (3) months or be sentenced to nine (9) months at the Barbados Prison Service (Dodds).