MISSING MAN – Ramon Jamal Hewitt
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing man Ramon Jamal Hewitt, 41 years of Turners Hall, St Andrew, who was last seen on Monday 6th April 2026.
DESCRIPTION:
Hewitt is about five feet eight inches (5’ 8”) in height, slim built, dark complexion with small protruding ears and tattoos about his body. He walks with an erect appearance and his clothing is unknown. Hewitt is known to frequent the area of New Orleans, St. Michael.
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Ramon Jamal Hewitt, is asked to contact the Central Police Station at 430-7676 or 430-7630, Police Emergency at 211, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIPS (8477), or any police station.
CRIMINAL CHARGES UPADTE – Darion Alex Hackett
The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Major Crime Unit (MCU) and Criminal Investigations Department (South), have arrested and formally charged Darion Alex Hackett, 34 years of Block 8E, Sorrel Lane, Eden Lodge, St. Michael for the following offences:
DISTRICT ‘C’ – 12th January 2025
● Murder – Mitch Boyce
● Serious Bodily Harm
● Endangering Life x 5
● Aggravated Criminal Damage
● Use of Firearm x 4
● Violent Disorder
DISTRICT ‘A’
● Possession of Firearm – April 1st 2026
● Possession of Ammunition (21 rounds) – April 1st 2026
Hackett appeared before Chief Magistrate Douglas Frederick in the District ‘A’ Criminal Court #1, on Monday 13th April 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 Monday 11th May 2026. The District ‘C’ matters were transferred to the District ‘C’ Magistrates’ Court for Thursday 7th May 2026.
CRIMINAL CHARGE – Sheriann Dione Norris
The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) District ‘A’ Station, has arrested and formally charged Sheriann Dione Norris, 40 years of 6th Avenue, Austin Drive, St. Michael for the following offence:
● Malicious Communication – Between March 1st 2026 and April 7th 2026
Norris appeared before Chief Magistrate Douglas Frederick on Monday 13th April 2026. She pleaded not guilty to the offence and was granted bail to the sum of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00 Bds) Barbados currency with one surety. She is scheduled to reappear on Tuesday 14th July 2026.
CRIMINAL CHARGES – Darion Alex Hackett
The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Major Crime Unit (MCU) and Criminal Investigations Department (South), have arrested and formally charged Darion Alex Hackett, 34 years of Block 8E, Sorrel Lane, Eden Lodge, St. Michael for the following offences:
DISTRICT ‘C’ – 12th January 2025
● Murder – Mitch Boyce
● Serious Bodily Harm
● Endangering Life x 5
● Aggravated Criminal Damage
● Use of Firearm x 4
● Violent Disorder
DISTRICT ‘A’
● Possession of Firearm – April 1st 2026
● Possession of Ammunition (21 rounds) – April 1st 2026
Hackett is scheduled to appear in the District ‘A’ Criminal Court on Monday 13th April 2026.
UNNATURAL DEATH UPDATE – Andre Omar Burgess
The Police Operations Control Room received a report of gun shots being fired at Deanes Village, Hindsbury Road, St. Michael about 9:18 p.m. on Thursday 9th April 2026.
CIRCUMSTANCES:
Police Units from the Bridgetown Division responded to the area and found the lifeless body of a male lying on the roadway next to a motorcar. Medical assistance was sought, a medical doctor visited the scene, examined the body and pronounced death.
Investigations revealed that the deceased and another male were conversing when three masked men approached them and discharged a number of gun shots, striking them in the process. The masked men then fled the area on foot. The injured male was transported to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in a private motorcar where he is undergoing medical treatment. Investigations are continuing.
The deceased has been identified by a relative as Andre Omar Burgess, 42 years of Baycroft New Road, Bridge Road, St. Michael
We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or have any information that may assist us to please contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1800-8477, Police Emergency at 211 or the District A Police Station at 430-7242 or 430-7246.
ALL INFORMATION RECEIVED WILL BE STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL
CRIMINAL CHARGES – Tishawn Jaden Clarke
The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Serious Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), has arrested and formally charged Tishawn Jaden Clarke, 26 years of Lower Carters Gap, Christ Church for the following offences:
● Possession of Firearm – April 5th 2026
● Possession of Ammunition (9 rounds) – April 5th 2026
Clarke appeared before Chief Magistrate (Ag) Douglas Frederick in the District ‘A’ Criminal Court #1, on Friday 10th April 2026. He was not allowed to plead to the indictable offences and was remanded to the Barbados Prison Service (Dodds). The matter was transferred to the Oistins Magistrates’ Court for Friday 8th May 2026.
UNNATURAL DEATH – Deane’s Village, Hindsbury Road, St. Michael
The Police Operations Control Room received a report of gun shots being fired at Deane’s Village, Hindsbury Road, St. Michael about 9:18 p.m. on Thursday 9th April 2026.
Police Units from the Bridgetown Division responded to the area and found the lifeless body of a male lying on the roadway next to a motorcar.
Medical assistance was sought, a medical doctor visited the scene, examined the body and pronounced death.
Investigations revealed that the deceased and another male were conversing when three masked men approached them and discharged a number of gun shots, striking them in the process. The masked men then fled the area on foot. The injured male was transported to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in a private motorcar where he is undergoing medical treatment.
Investigations are continuing.
We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or have any information that may assist us to please contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1800-8477, Police Emergency at 211 or the District A Police Station at 430-7242 or 430-7246.
CRIMINAL CHARGES – Shan Andrew Babb
The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Serious Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), has arrested and formally charged Shan Andrew Babb, 24 years of Gays, St. Peter for the following offences:
● Possession of Firearm – April 6th 2026
● Possession of Ammunition (15 rounds) – April 6th 2026
Babb appeared before Chief Magistrate (Ag) Douglas Frederick in the District ‘A’ Criminal Court #1, on Thursday 9th April 2026. He was not allowed to plead to the indictable offences and was remanded to the Barbados Prison Service (Dodds). The matter was transferred to the Holetown Magistrates’ Court, for Thursday 7th May 2026.
UNNATURAL DEATH UPDATE – Veril Glenroy Harewood
The police at Operations Control received a report about 6:57 pm, on Monday 6th April 2026, about gunshots being heard along Brownes Beach, St. Michael.
Personnel from Hastings/Worthing Police Station responded and discovered the unresponsive body of a male lying in the area of a business establishment. A medical doctor visited the scene, examined the body and pronounced death. Investigations are continuing into the matter.
The deceased has been identified by a relative as Veril Glenroy Harewood, 50 years of Sargent Street, St John.
We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to please contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1800-8477, Police Emergency at 211 or the Hastings/Worthing Police Station at 430-7608 or 430-7609.
ALL INFORMATION RECEIVED WILL BE STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL
CRIMINAL CHARGES UPDATE – Ricardo Okella Stanford
The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Criminal Investigations Department (Black Rock), has arrested and formally charged Ricardo Okella Stanford, 54 years of Bank Hall, St. Michael for the following offences:
● Murder – Shanell Smith March 27th 2026
● Arson – March 27th 2026
Stanford appeared before Chief Magistrate (ag) Douglas Frederick in the District ‘A’ Criminal Court on Tuesday 7th April 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 Tuesday 5th May 2026.
