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CRIMINAL CHARGES – Damario Francis, Jahmali Maynard and Marc Francis

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Criminal Investigations Department (North), has arrested and formally charged Marc Anderson Francis, 39 years of Yearwood Road, Mount Standfast, St. James, Junior Maynard 19 years of The Garden, St. James and Damario Javon Francis 19 years of Sion Hill, St. James for the following offences:

 

JOINT CHARGES – Marc Francis, Jahmali Maynard and Damario Francis

  • Criminal Damage – Barbados Public Workers’ Co-Operative Credit Union 22nd July 2025

 

JOINT CHARGES – Marc Francis and Damario Francis

  • Burglary – Jordan’s Supermarket Limited between 24th and 25th July 2025
  • Criminal Damage – Barbados Public Workers’ Co-Operative Credit Union between 24th and 25th July 2025

 

JOINT CHARGES – Marc Francis and Jahmali Maynard

  • Burglary – Nauti HQ between 10th July and 11th July 2025
  • Endangering Life – Roger Grecia November 8th 2025
  • Criminal Damage – Roger Grecia November 8th 2025
  • Assault with Intent to Rob – Roger Grecia November 8th 2025

 

JAHMALI MAYNARD

  • Burglary – Sun Collection Limited between 23rd and 24th October 2025
  • Burglary – Bridgetown Duty Free between 5th and 6th November 2025
  • Use of Firearm – November 8th 2025

 

MARC FRANCIS

  • Aggravated Burglary – Kenneth Jones 11th September 2025
  • Use of Firearm – November 8th 2025

 

 Francis, Maynard and Francis appeared before Magistrate Wayne Clarke in the Holetown Magistrate Court, on Tuesday 16th December 2025. They were not required to plead to the indictable offences and were remanded to the Barbados Prison Service (Dodds). They are scheduled to reappear on Tuesday 13th January 2026.

CRIMINAL CHARGES – Denson Emroy Bailey

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Narcotics Unit, has arrested and formally charged Denson Emroy Bailey, 53 years of #24, Tamarind Avenue, Culloden Road, St. Michael, for the following offences:

● Trafficking of Cannabis – December 11th 2025
● Importation of Cannabis – December 11th 2025

The total estimated weight of the suspected cannabis is 3.1 Kilograms, with an estimated street value of twenty-four thousand eight hundred dollars ($24, 800.00 Bds) Barbados currency.

Bailey appeared before Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes in the District ‘A’ Criminal Court No. 1, on Friday 12th December 2025. He pleaded guilty to the offences and was fined six thousand dollars ($6,000.00 Bds) Barbados currency

WANTED MAN – Ishmael Orlando Cupid

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is seeking the assistance of the general public in locating Ishmael Orlando Cupid who is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters.

Ishmael Orlando Cupid, whose last known addresses are Merriville Apartments, Rockley Terrace, Christ Church and Harmony Lodge, St. Martins, St. Philip is approximately six feet (6’ 0”) in height, brown complexion, is slim built and has a plaited hairstyle.
Ishmael Orlando Cupid is advised that he can present himself to the Serious Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) at the 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 Ishmael Orlando Cupid, is asked to contact the Serious Organized Crime Unit 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.

CRIMINAL CHARGES – John Mitchell Cozier

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Serious Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), has arrested and formally charged John Mitchell Cozier, 66 years of Niles Road, Eagle Hall, St. Michael, for the following offences:

● Possession of Firearm – December 10th 2025
● Possession of Ammunition (15) – December 10th 2025

Cozier appeared before Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes in the District ‘A’ Criminal Court No.1, on Thursday 11th December 2025. 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 Thursday 8th January 2026.

CRIMINAL CHARGES – Shanece Alicia Atkinson

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Narcotics Unit, has arrested and formally charged Shanece Alicia Atkinson 32 years of Charnocks Land, Charnocks, Christ Church, for the following offences committed on December 8th 2025:

● Possession of Cannabis
● Trafficking of Cannabis
● Intent to Supply Cannabis
● Importation of Cannabis

The total estimated weight of the suspected cannabis is 2.5 Kilograms, with an estimated street value of forty thousand dollars ($40,000.00 Bds) Barbados currency.

Atkinson appeared before Magistrate Douglas Frederick in the District ‘B’ Magistrates’ Court, on Wednesday 10th December 2025. She pleaded not guilty to the offences and was granted bail to the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00 Bds) Barbados currency, with one surety. She is scheduled to reappear on Thursday 12th March 2026.

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT – The Common Wealth Society of Barbados Lighting Ceremony

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT FOR THE COMMON WEALTH SOCIETY OF BARBADOS LIGHTING CEREMONY
On Wednesday 10th December 2025, the Common Wealth Society of Barbados, will be holding a lighting ceremony for a “Christmas in the Square” event, at Independence Square, Bridgetown, St. Michael. As a result, a number of traffic changes will take effect from 4:30 pm until the completion of the event.

PARTIAL ROAD CLOSURES
Fairchild street – The left lane from the junction with Bay Street to the traffic lights will be closed. (Only PSVs are allowed access)

TRAFFIC DIVERSIONS
a) Motorists travelling along Bay Street towards the city, can make a right turn onto Jemmotts Lane at the traffic lights, before making a left onto River Road and continuing into the city.
b) Alternatively, motorists travelling along Bay Street towards the city, can also make a right turn onto Wellington Street, before making a left onto Nelson Street and continuing into the city.

TRAFFIC DELAYS
As part of the lighting ceremony, the band of the Barbados Defence Force will leave Queens Park via the Nelson Gate (Crumpton Street) and proceed to Independence Square. As a result, expect traffic delays along the following roads.
a) Constitution Road
b) Crumpton Street
c) St. Michael Row
d) Bridge Street
e) Fairchild Street

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.

SHOOTING INCIDENT – Kendal Hill, Christ Church

The police at Oistins Station, are conducting investigations into a shooting which occurred along Kendal Hill, Christ Church, on Monday 8th December 2025, about 7:35pm.

CIRCUMSTANCES:
Initial investigations have shown that a male was in the area, when a group of persons approached and discharged a number of gunshots injuring him. He was transported to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital by ambulance personnel, where he is currently receiving medical treatment.
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 Oistins Police Station at 418-2612 or 418-2604.

ALL INFORMATION RECEIVED WILL BE STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL

CRIMINAL CHARGES UPDATE – Ocean Maat Lolita Hinds

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Narcotics Unit, has arrested and formally charged Ocean Maat Lolita Hinds, 18 years of Lammings, St. Joseph, for the following offences committed on December 5th 2025:

● Possession of Cannabis
● Trafficking of Cannabis
● Intent to Supply Cannabis
● Importation of Cannabis

The total estimated weight of the suspected cannabis is 22.80 Kilograms, with an estimated street value of one hundred and eighty-two thousand four hundred dollars ($182,400.00 Bds) Barbados currency.

Hinds appeared before Magistrate Douglas Frederick in the District ‘B’ Magistrates’ Court, on Monday 8th December 2025. She pleaded not guilty to the offences and was granted bail to the sum of forty thousand dollars ($40,000.00 Bds) Barbados currency, with one surety. She is scheduled to reappear on Wednesday 11th March 2026.

CRIMINAL CHARGES UPDATE – Cherisse Romona Nanton

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Narcotics Unit, has arrested and formally charged Cherisse Romona Nanton, 22 years of Bournes Land, Silver Sands, Christ Church and Baxters Road, St. Michael, for the following offences committed on December 6th 2025:

● Possession of Cannabis
● Trafficking of Cannabis
● Intent to Supply Cannabis
● Importation of Cannabis

The total estimated weight of the suspected cannabis is 4.7 Kilograms, with an estimated street value of thirty-seven thousand six hundred dollars ($37,600.00 Bds) Barbados currency.

Nanton appeared before Magistrate Douglas Frederick in the District ‘B’ Magistrates’ Court, on Monday 8th December 2025. She pleaded guilty to the offences and was granted bail to the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00 Bds) Barbados currency, with one surety. She is scheduled to reappear on Thursday 11th December 2025.

CRIMINAL CHARGES – Ocean Maat Lolita Hinds

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Narcotics Unit, has arrested and formally charged Ocean Maat Lolita Hinds, 18 years of Lammings, St. Joseph, for the following offences committed on December 5th 2025:

● Possession of Cannabis
● Trafficking of Cannabis
● Intent to Supply Cannabis
● Importation of Cannabis

The total estimated weight of the suspected cannabis is 22.80 Kilograms, with an estimated street value of one hundred and eighty-two thousand four hundred dollars ($182,400.00 Bds) Barbados currency.

Hinds is scheduled to appear in the District ‘B’ Magistrates’ Court, on Monday 8th December 2025.