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WANTED MAN – Marc Anderson Francis

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is seeking the assistance of the general public, in locating Marc Anderson Francis, alias ‘Barrz’ who is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters.

Francis, whose last known address is Yearwood Road, Mount Standfast, St. James is approximately five feet eight inches (5’ 8”) in height, of medium build and brown complexion. He has a tattoo in the shape of a lighting flash under his right eye and has Chinese characters on the right side of his neck. Additionally he has a tattoo with the letters ‘MOB’ and ‘MAF’ on both his left and right arm.

Marc Anderson Francis is advised that he can present himself to the Criminal Investigations Department (C.I.D.) of the Northern Division, 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 Marc Anderson Francis, is asked to contact C.I.D. Northern Division at telephone numbers 422-0813 or 419-1737, Police Emergency at 211, Crime Stoppers at 1 800-8477 or the nearest police station.

CRIMINAL CHARGES – 6 Males – Country Road, St. Michael

CRIMINAL CHARGES – Kevario Shakim Tasheem Griffith

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Serious Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), has arrested and formally charged Kevario Shakim Tasheem Griffith, 22 years of Wilson Hill, St. John, for the following offences committed on November 14th 2025:

• Possession of Firearm
• Possession of Ammunition (14)
• Possession of Cocaine
• Trafficking of Cocaine
• Intent to Supply Cocaine

 The weight of the suspected cocaine is 21.55 grams with an estimated street value of one thousand and seventy-seven dollars and fifty cents ($1,077.50 Bds) Barbados currency.

 Griffith appeared before Magistrate Angela Knight in the District ‘C’ Magistrates’ Court, on Monday 17th November 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 Tuesday 2nd December 2025.

UNNATURAL DEATH – Terry Kellman

Police at Operations Control received a report of an incident, which occurred along Charles Rowe Bridge, St. George, on Sunday 16th November 2025 about 8:43 pm.

CIRCUMSTANCES:

Initial investigations have shown that during the inclement weather, a male was attempting to cross Lower Estate Road, when he lost his footing and was swept in a westerly direction by a torrent of water.

Emergency services initiated a search and on Monday 17th November 2025 about 6:45 am, the body of a male, matching the description of the missing man, was discovered in a bushy area along Lower Estate Road, St. George.

A medical doctor visited the scene and pronounced death. The deceased was identified by a relative as Terry Kellman, 58 years of Lower Estate, St. George.

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 ‘B’ Police Station at 430-7625 or 437-4311

ALL INFORMATION RECEIVED WILL BE STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL

UNNATURAL DEATH – Kereen Ackeem Holder

The Police at District ‘A’ Station, received a report of a shooting along Station Hill, St. Michael, on Sunday 16th November 2025 about 5:15 pm.

CIRCUMSTANCES:

Police responded to the area and discovered a male lying motionless along Station Hill Road, with injuries to his body. Ambulance personnel visited the scene, examined the body and found no signs of life. A medical doctor subsequently pronounced death.

The deceased has been identified by a relative as Kereen Ackeem Holder, 33 years of Goddings Road, Station Hill, St. Michael.

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

ALL INFORMATION RECEIVED WILL BE STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL

MISSING GIRL – Tylah Shaniyah Faith Carter

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing girl Tylah Shaniyah Faith Carter, 12 years of Breedy Land, Christ Church, a student of the Lester Vaughn Secondary School, who was last seen on Saturday 15th November 2025.

DESCRIPTION:

Carter is five feet seven inches (5’ 7”) in height, dark complexion, of slim build, has an oval face with small brown eyes, thick eyebrows, small nose, full lips, large ears, broad forehead and a pointed chin. Her ears are pierced once and she has thick legs and calves. She has an erect appearance, speaks with a Barbadian accent and is currently wearing her hair braided in a pineapple style. She was last seen wearing a yellow shirt and short khaki pants.

Carter is known to frequent the areas of Tudor Street, Queens Park and St. Christopher Christ Church. She is also in the habit of running away.

g the whereabouts of Tylah Shaniyah Faith Carter, is asked to contact the District ‘A’ Police Station at 430-7242 or 430-7246, Police Emergency at 211, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIPS (8477), or any police station.

SHOOTING INVESTIGATION – Sealy Land

Police at Operations Control received a report of a shooting, along 1st Ave Sealy Land, Bank Hall, St. Michael, on Sunday 16th November 2025 about 11:43 am.

Initial investigations have shown that three persons were gathered in front of their residence, when a motor car approached. The occupants of that motor car discharged a number of gunshots, resulting in all three persons receiving injuries.

The victims were transported to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital by private motor car, where they are 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 District ‘A’ Police Station at 430-7242 or 430-7246.

ALL INFORMATION RECEIVED WILL BE STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL

UNNATURAL DEATH – David Leacock

The Police at Operations Control received a report of a disturbance, at a residence along Marl Hole Gap, Halls Road, St. Michael, on Tuesday 11th November 2025 about 10:16 pm.

CIRCUMSTANCES:
Initial investigations have revealed that there was an altercation at the residence between two male relatives, resulting in one receiving injuries. Ambulance personnel responded to the scene and transported the victim to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The deceased has been identified as David Leacock, 63 years of Marl Hole Gap, Halls Road, St. Michael. A suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations.

Investigations are continuing.

We are appealing to anyone who can provide any information pertaining to this incident, to please contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1800-8477, Police Emergency at 211 or Central Police Station at 430-7676 or 430-7176.

ALL INFORMATION RECEIVED WILL BE STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL

CRIMINAL CHARGES – Jahquar Shacorey-Najah Lewis

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Major Crime Unit (MCU) and the Criminal Investigation Department (South), has arrested and formally charged Jahquar Shacorey-Najah Lewis, 20 years of Carrington Land, St. Philip, for the following offences:

• Endangering Life – Alexander McClean March 9^th 2025
• Possession of Firearm – November 7^th 2025
• Possession of Ammunition (1) – November 7^th 2025

 Lewis appeared before Magistrate Angela Knight in the District ‘C’ Magistrate Court, on Tuesday 11^th November 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 Monday 9^th December 2025.

WANTED MAN – Justin Omari Jones

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is seeking the assistance of the general public, in locating Justin Omari Jones, alias ‘Gringo’ or ‘Elgringo’, who is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters.

Jones, whose last known address is Fairfield Cross Roads, Tudor Bridge, St. Michael, is approximately five feet six inches (5’ 6”) in height, of brown complexion and is slim built. Jones has a tattoo of two tear drops under each eye, the word ‘RACHELL’ over his left eye and the image of a face on the left side of his neck. Additionally he has the word ‘PET’ on his left forearm, an image of a cross and the letters ‘RIP’ across the back of his right hand.

Justin Omari Jones is advised that he can present himself to the Criminal Investigations Department, at the Black Rock Police Station, accompanied by an attorney-at-law of his choice.

Any person, who may know the whereabouts of Justin Omari Jones, is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at the Black Rock Police Station at telephone numbers 417-7505 or 417-7500, 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.