FATAL COLLISION – Natalia James
The police at Holetown Station are conducting investigations into a collision which occurred about 10:15 p.m. on Wednesday 24th December 2025 along Lancaster Bridge, St.James.
Initial investigations have shown that a vehicle was traveling towards the north when the driver lost control of the vehicle and collided with the retaining barrier causing injury to himself and his female passenger. Ambulance personnel visited the scene, examined both persons and found no signs of life in the passenger. A medical doctor visited the scene and pronounced death. The driver was transported to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for urgent medical attention.
The deceased was identified by a relative as Natalia James 24 years of Deacons Farm St. Michael.
Investigations are continuing.
We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact the Holetown Police Station at 419-1700/01.
UNNATURAL DEATH – Carlos Kerwin Jones
The police at District ‘C’ Station are conducting investigations into a report of a shooting, which occurred about 10:22 pm, along Chapel #3 St. Philip, on Wednesday 24th December 2025.
Investigations revealed that a male was sitting inside of a business establishment, when an assailant approached and discharged a number of gunshots, injuring that male. Ambulance personnel were summoned, they examined the body but found no signs of life. A medical doctor subsequently visited the scene and pronounced death.
The deceased was later identified by a relative as Carlos Kerwin Jones, 46 years of #6 Chapel Land, St. Phillip.
Investigations are continuing into this matter.
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 ‘C’ Police Station at 416-8200 or 416-8204.
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IN CUSTODY – Anthony Julian Bishop
Anthony Julian Bishop, of Chapman Village, St. Thomas, who was the subject of a “Wanted Man” bulletin, issued on Friday 19th December 2025, in connection with serious criminal matters, is now in police custody.
On Monday 22nd December 2025, he was brought into police custody and is currently assisting police personnel with their investigations.
The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) wishes to thank the general public and the media for their assistance in this matter.
TRACED MAN – Sylvester Bertie Cumberbatch
Sylvester Bertie Cumberbatch, 51 years of St. Stephen’s Hill, St. Michael, who was reported missing on Sunday 21st December 2025, 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.
UNNATURAL DEATH – Andy Rudolph Arthur
Missing Man – Sylvester Bertie Cumberbatch
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing man Sylvester Bertie Cumberbatch, 51 years of St. Stephen’s Hill, St. Michael, who was last seen on Saturday 20th of December 2025, about 3:45 a.m. at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH).
DESCRIPTION:
Cumberbatch is about five feet nine inches (5’ 9”) in height, dark complexion, slim built, full eyes, with a black and grey moustache and goatee. At the time he was wearing a yellow and blue shirt along with navy blue short pants. He speaks with a slight slur and also has a catheter installed.
Cumberbatch suffers from a heart condition and is known to frequent the area of Westbury, St. Michael.
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Sylvester Bertie Cumberbatch, is asked to contact Central Police Station at 430-7676 or 430-7630, Police Emergency at 211, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIPS (8477), or any police station.
WANTED MAN – Anthony Julian Bishop
The Barbados Police Service is seeking the assistance of the general public in locating Anthony Julian Bishop, who is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters.
Anthony Bishop, whose last known address is Chapman Village, St. Thomas is approximately five feet seven inches (5’ 7”) in height, brown complexion, slim built with a rectangular shaped tattoo under his left eye and the letters ‘MOB’ tattooed on his right wrist.
Anthony Julian Bishop is advised that he can present himself to the Criminal Investigations Department (Central), Pinfold Street, Bridgetown, St. Michael, accompanied by an attorney-at-law of his choice.
Any person who may know the whereabouts of Anthony Julian Bishop, is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Department (Central) at telephone numbers 430-7189 or 430-7190, 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.
Public Notice Accreditation 2026
The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is Internationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).
As an accredited Service, we undergo an annual web-based assessment by CALEA, this is scheduled to commence April 10-18, 2026.
To facilitate this process, members of the public will be given the opportunity to provide comments, commendations and any other relevant information regarding the quality of service and the performance of TBPS.
Comments may be posted via the comments portal which can be accessed at http://cimrs2.calea.org/524.
We look forward to your cooperation in this exercise.
IN CUSTODY – Nico Cyril Alexander Norville
Nico Cyril Alexander Norville, of Josey Hill, St. Lucy, who was the subject of a “Wanted Man” bulletin, issued on Friday 12th July 2024, in connection with serious criminal matters, is now in police custody.
On Tuesday 16th December 2025, he was brought into police custody and is currently assisting police personnel with their investigations.
The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) wishes to thank the general public and the media for their assistance in this matter.
