UNNATURAL DEATH INVESTIGATION – Raul Clarke
The police at Oistins Station are conducting investigations into a fatal shooting, which occurred along Oistins, Christ Church about 10:05 pm, on Monday 6th April 2026.
Initial investigations have revealed that a group of persons were attending an event in the area when a disturbance occurred. A number of gunshots were discharged injuring two males and a female. One male was transported to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) by private motor car, where he succumbed to his injuries. The other victims were transported to the QEH by ambulance personnel where they are receiving medical treatment. Investigations are continuing into this matter.
The deceased has been identified by a relative as Raul Clarke, 22 years of Gall Hill, Christ Church.
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 Oistins Police Station at 418-2612 or 418-2608.
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SHOOTING INCIDENT – St. Stephens Hill, St. Michael
The Police at Operations Control received a report about 8:50 pm, on Monday 6th April 2026, about a shooting in the area of St. Stephens Hill, St. Michael.
Initial investigations have revealed that a group of persons were outside of a residence when a motor car approached. An occupant of that motor car disembarked and discharged a number of gunshots, injuring one male. The victim was transported to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) by private motor vehicle. 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 Black Rock Police Station at 417-7500 or 417-7501.
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UNNATURAL DEATH – FATAL SHOOTING
UNNATURAL DEATH – FATAL SHOOTING
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.
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.
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CRIMINAL CHARGES – 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 is scheduled to appear in the District ‘A’ Criminal Court on Tuesday 7th April 2026.
CRIMINAL CHARGES – Jaheim Remere Holder
The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Criminal Investigations Department (Central), has arrested and formally charged Jaheim Remere Holder, 16 years of Licorish Village, My Lords Hill, St Michael for the following offences:
Robbery – Oberon Padmore March 27th 2026
Wounding With Intent – Oberon Padmore March 27th 2026
Holder appeared before Magistrate Alison Burke in the District ‘A’ Traffic Court, on Thursday 2nd April 2026. He was not required to plead to the indictable offences and was granted bail to the sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00 Bds) Barbados currency. He is scheduled to reappear on Thursday 18th June 2026.
CRIMINAL CHARGE – Tarrell Andre Cumberbatch
The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Major Crime Unit (MCU), has arrested and formally charged Tarrell Andre Cumberbatch, 19 years of No fixed place of abode for the following offence:
Violent Disorder – 3rd January 2026
Cumberbatch appeared before Magistrate Alison Burke in the District ‘A’ Traffic Court, on Thursday 2nd April 2026. He was not allowed to plead to the indictable offence and was remanded to the Barbados Prison Service (Dodds). The matter was transferred to the District ‘A’ Criminal Court #1 for Thursday 30th April 2026.
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT – The Oistins Fish Festival 2026
The Oistins Fish Festival will be held in Oistins, Christ Church, from Friday 3rd April 2026 to Monday 6th April 2026. As a result, a number of traffic changes will take effect.
ROAD CLOSURES
On Saturday 4th April 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, Oistins Main Road from its junction with Keizer Hill, to the junction of Welches Road and Canevale Hill will be closed to the general public.
Delivery, public service vehicles, residents and emergency vehicles will be allowed access.
TRAFFIC DIVERSIONS
The following traffic diversions will take effect on Saturday 4th April 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm:
a) Motorist travelling westerly along Keizer Hill, Pegwell Hill and Thornbury Hill, with the intention of going beyond Oistins, will be diverted onto Church Hill.
b) Motorist travelling along Maxwell Road towards Oistins, will be diverted along Cane Vale Hill.
NO PARKING
From Friday 3rd April 2026 to Monday 6th April 2026, no person shall park or allow their vehicle to remain stationary on the following roads.
a) Keizer Hill
b) Oistins Hill
c) Thornbury Hill
d) Church Hill
e) Cane Vale Road
f) Maxwell Main Road
g) Welches Road
h) Pegwell Road
PARKING
Parking will be provided at the following locations:
a) Granny’s car park
b) Christ Church Foundation School
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, and 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 – Joshua Chimiere Moses-Obah
The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Narcotics Unit, has arrested and formally charged Joshua Chimiere Moses-Obah, 30 years of #12 Cedar Avenue, River Club, South Africa, for the following offences committed on March 30th 2026:
● Possession of Cannabis
● Intent to Supply Cannabis
● Trafficking Cannabis
● Importation of Cannabis
The total estimated weight of the suspected Cannabis is 16.8 Kilograms with an estimated street value of two hundred and sixty-eight thousand, eight hundred dollars ($268,800.00 Bds) Barbados currency.
Moses-Obah appeared before Magistrate Keitha Ellis in the District ‘B’ Magistrates’ Court, on Thursday 2nd April 2026. He pleaded guilty to the offences and was remanded to the Barbados Prison Service (Dodds). He is scheduled to reappear on Wednesday 29th April 2026 for sentencing.
SHOOTING INCIDENT – Long Gap, St. Michael
The Police Operations Control received a report about 3:45 am, on Thursday 2nd April 2026, about a shooting in the area of Long Gap, St. Michael.
CIRCUMSTANCES:
Initial investigations have revealed that two males were walking along the road, when they were approached by a group of persons clad in dark clothing, wearing masks and brandishing a firearm. They demanded valuables from the two males and discharged a gunshot injuring one of them. The injured male was transported to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) by private motor vehicle. 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 430-7270.
ALL INFORMATION RECEIVED WILL BE STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL
IN CUSTODY – Darion Alex Hackett
Darion Alex Hackett 34yrs alias “Fatman”, who was the subject of a “Wanted Man” bulletin, issued on Saturday, March 15th 2025, in connection with serious criminal matters, is now in police custody.
On Wednesday 1st April 2026, 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.
