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.
CRIMINAL CHARGES – 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 is scheduled to appear in the District ‘B’ Magistrates’ Court, on Monday 8th December 2025.
CONGRATULATIONS – DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF POLICE (ag) SONIA BOYCE
On behalf of the Commissioner of Police and all ranks of the Barbados Police Service, we extend heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Sonia Boyce on her historic appointment as the first-ever Acting Female Deputy Commissioner of Police.
This moment marks a proud milestone in the history of the Barbados Police Service. Your leadership, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to service have paved the way for this achievement and continue to inspire officers across every division and rank.
We salute your dedication, your integrity, and your steadfast pursuit of excellence. As you step into this distinguished role, we offer our full support and confidence. May your tenure be marked by continued progress, strengthened community trust, and the advancement of policing in Barbados.
Congratulations, Acting Deputy Commissioner Boyce.
Your accomplishment is not only a personal triumph but a defining moment for the entire Service and the nation.
CRIMINAL CHARGES UPDATE – Jarell Stefon Sutherland
The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Criminal Investigations Department (South), has arrested and formally charged Jarell Stefon Sutherland, 28 years of Ellerton, St. George, for the following offences committed on November 27th 2025:
● Use of Firearm
● Endangering Life – Akeil Jackson
● Endangering Life – Sachin Etwaroo
● Endangering Life – Chad Bynoe
● Endangering Life – Brandon Devonish
● Criminal Damage – Janelle Russell
● Criminal Damage – Patel Puckerin
Sutherland appeared before Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes in the District ‘A’ Criminal Court, on Saturday 6th December 2025. He was not required to plead to the indictable offences and was remanded to the Barbados Prison Service (Dodds). The matter has been transferred to the District ‘B’ Magistrates’ Court for Monday 15th December 2025.
CRIMINAL CHARGES – Jarell Stefon Sutherland
The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Criminal Investigations Department (South), has arrested and formally charged Jarell Stefon Sutherland, 28 years of Ellerton, St. George, for the following offences committed on November 27th 2025:
● Use of Firearm
● Endangering Life – Akeil Jackson
● Endangering Life – Sachin Etwaroo
● Endangering Life – Chad Bynoe
● Endangering Life – Brandon Devonish
● Criminal Damage – Janelle Russell
● Criminal Damage – Patel Puckerin
Sutherland is scheduled to appear in the District ‘A’ Criminal Court, on Saturday 6th December 2025.
WANDERING – Cuthbert A Greaves
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the family, caregiver, or guardian of Cuthbert A Greaves, 76 years, who was discovered wandering in the area of Weymouth, St. Michael on Thursday 4th December 2025 about 8:00 pm.
DESCRIPTION:
Greaves is about five feet eight inches (5’ 8”) in height, of a slim build, dark complexion, big ears, medium mouth with two gold caps on the bottom row of his teeth and a protruding jaw. He has a low haircut and a low grey beard. Greaves was discovered wearing a short khaki cargo pants, an orange and white striped T- shirt, and barefooted. He also has a catheter installed.
Anyone who can provide any information, is asked to contact Central Police Station at 430-7676, Police Emergency at 211, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIPS (8477), or any police station.
WOUNDING UPDATE- Chad Widmark Cox
The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Criminal Investigations Department (Central), has arrested and formally charged Chad Widmark Cox, 32 years of Drax Hall Hope, St. George, for the following offence:
● Wounding – Orvid Wilkinson November 27th 2025
Cox appeared before Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes in the District ‘A’ Criminal Court No. 1, on Tuesday 2nd December 2025. He pleaded guilty to the offence and was sentenced to six (6) months at the Barbados Prison Service (Dodds).
CRIMINAL CHARGES UPDATE – Raquan Ricardo Clarke
HASTINGS WORTHING
● Criminal Deception – Janet Mullin two (2) counts between 7th and 8thJuly 2025
DISTRICT ‘A’
● Criminal Deception – Jarvis Perry three (3) counts – between 22nd and 24th September 2025
● Criminal Deception – Katrina Bend October 7th 2025
Total value of property stolen thirty-two thousand nine hundred and seventy nine dollars ($ 32,979 Bds)
Clarke appeared before Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes in the District ‘A’ Criminal Court No. 1, on Tuesday 2nd December 2025. He pleaded not guilty to the offences and was remanded to the Barbados Prison service (Dodds). He is scheduled to reappear on Monday 15th December 2025.
CRIMINAL CHARGES UPDATE – Demario David Michael Williams
The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Criminal Investigations Department (South), has arrested and formally charged Demario David Michael Williams, 16 years of Eastlyne, St. George, for the following offences committed on November 27th 2025:
● Use of Firearm
● Endangering Life – Akiel Jackson
● Endangering Life – Sachin Etwaroo
● Endangering Life – Chad Bynoe
● Endangering Life – Brandon Devonish
● Criminal Damage – Janelle Russell
● Criminal Damage – Patel Puckerin
Williams appeared before Magistrate Angela Knight in the District ‘C’ Magistrates’ Court, on Tuesday 2nd December 2025. He was not required to plead to the offences and was remanded to the Barbados Prison Service (Dodds). The matter was transferred to the District ‘B’ Magistrates’ Court, for Thursday 4th December 2025
SHOOTING INCIDENT – Maxwell, Christ Church
The police at Oistins Station, are conducting investigations into a shooting, which occurred along Maxwell, Christ Church, on Monday 1st December 2025, about 11:40pm.
CIRCUMSTANCES:
Initial investigations have shown that a male had arrived at his residence, when he was confronted by an assailant with a firearm. A number of gunshots were discharged injuring him.
He was transported to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital by private motor car, 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.
