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CRIMINAL CHARGES – Garrison Savannah, St. Michael

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Hastings/Worthing Police Station, has arrested and formally charged Lisa Olivia Nicholl, 40 years, Ranisa Latonia Codrington, 18 years, Tiphony Michelle Dottin, 31 years, Shanice Akiliah Wharton, 27 years, and two female juveniles, all of Waverley Cot, St. George for the following offences committed at the Garrison Savannah, St. Michael on Saturday 7th March 2026:

 

JOINT CHARGE

 

  • Causing a Disturbance

 

RANISA CODRINGTON

  • Assaulting a Police Officer in the Execution of her Duty
  • Resisting a Police Officer in the Execution of her Duty

 

Nicholl, Codrington, Dottin, Wharton and the two juveniles, appeared before Magistrate Manila Renee in the District ‘A’ Criminal Court #2, on Monday 9th March 2026. One of the Juveniles pleaded guilty and her matter was transferred to the Juvenile Court for Thursday 12th March 2026. The remaining accused all pleaded not guilty in their matters and are scheduled to reappear on Monday 2nd November 2026, while the second juvenile will appear in the Juvenile Court on Wednesday 18th March 2026.

CRIMINAL CHARGES – Dario Oneal Francis

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Narcotics Unit, has arrested and formally charged Dario Oneal Francis 36 years of St. Martins, St. Philip for the following offences committed on March 6th 2026:

 

  • Possession of Cannabis
  • Trafficking of Cannabis
  • Intent to Supply Cannabis
  • Possession of Cocaine
  • Trafficking of Cocaine
  • Intent to Supply Cocaine

 

The total estimated weight of the suspected cannabis is 88 Kilograms, with an estimated street value of four hundred and forty thousand dollars ($440,000.00 Bds) Barbados currency. The total estimated weight of the suspected Cocaine is 1.2 Kilograms, with an estimated street value of sixty thousand dollars ($60,000.00 Bds) Barbados currency.

 

Francis appeared before Magistrate (ag) Bernadeth John in the District ‘C’ Magistrates’ Court on Monday 9th March, 2026. He was not required to plead to the offences and was granted bail to the sum of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00 Bds) Barbados currency, with one surety. He is scheduled to reappear on Monday 16th March 2026.

CRIMINAL CHARGES – Omar Ricardo Best

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Criminal Investigations Department (South), has arrested and formally charged Omar Ricardo Best 33 years of 2nd Avenue Vauxhall Christ Church for the following offences:

 

  • Burglary – Adrian Grant 26th February 2026 – Total value of property stolen: Twenty-two thousand eight hundred and forty dollars ($22,840.00 Bds) Barbados Currency
  • Burglary – Desand Whitehall 27th January 2026 – Total value of property stolen: One hundred and eighty dollars ($180.00 Bds) Barbados currency

 

 

Best appeared before Chief Magistrate Deidre Mckenna in the Oistins Magistrates’ Court on Friday 6th March, 2026. He was not required to plead to the offences and was remanded to the Barbados Prison Service (Dodds). He is scheduled to reappear on Thursday 2nd April, 2026.

UNNATURAL DEATH UPDATE – Ralph Forde

The police at Black Rock Station received a report about 2:25 a.m. on Monday 9th March 2026 from a female caller of Bridge Gap, Black Rock St. Michael who stated that a male had been stabbed at her residence. Police immediately responded to the area and found the lifeless body of a male inside the house.

Preliminary investigations have shown that there was a dispute between a male and a female and this resulted in the male receiving stab wounds to his body. He succumbed to those injuries at the scene. A medical doctor visited the scene, examined the body and pronounced death.

The deceased has been identified by a relative as Ralph Forde, 88 years of Bridge Gap, Black Rock, St. Michael. A person of interest is in police custody assisting with the investigations.

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.

UNNATURAL DEATH UPDATE – Bridge Gap, Black Rock St. Michael

The police at Black Rock Station received a report about 2:25 a.m. on Monday 9th March 2026 from a female caller of Bridge Gap, Black Rock St. Michael who stated that a male had been stabbed at her residence. Police immediately responded to the area and found the lifeless body of a male inside the house.

Preliminary investigations have shown that there was a dispute between a male and a female and this resulted in the male receiving stab wounds to his body. He succumbed to those injuries at the scene. 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 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.

WANTED MAN – Karim Olatunde Codrington

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is seeking the assistance of the general public, in locating Karim Olatunde Codrington, who is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters.

 

Codrington, whose last known address is Sargeant Street, St. John is approximately five feet ten inches tall, of slim built, has a scar on chin and has a brown complexion.

 

Karim Olatunde Codrington is advised that he can present himself to the Criminal Investigations Department at the Oistins Police Station, Oistins, Christ Church accompanied by an attorney-at-law of his choice.

 

Any person, who may know the whereabouts of Karim Olatunde Codrington, is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at the Oistins Police Station, Oistins, Christ Church at telephone numbers 418-2608 or 418-2612, 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.

IN CUSTODY – Devon Andrews

Devon Andrews 39 years of #2 Tamarind Avenue, Culloden Road, St. Michael, who was the subject of a “Wanted Man” bulletin, issued on Friday, 27th February, 2026, in connection with serious criminal matters, is now in police custody.

 

On Wednesday, 4th March, 2026, he presented himself to District ‘D’ Police Station, accompanied by an attorney-at-law 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.

UNNATURAL DEATH UPDATE – Nigel Gibbs

The Police at District A Station are conducting investigations into a stabbing incident which occurred about 3:30 p.m. on Sunday 1st March 2026 at Lower Bridge Gap, Cave Hill, St. Michael.

Initial investigations revealed that a male was walking along a track when he was approached by another male who inflicted a number of stab wounds to his body. Police assistance was sought and on their arrival, they found the lifeless body of a male. Medical assistance was summoned, a medical doctor visited the scene and pronounced death.

 

The deceased has been identified as Nigel Gibbs, 75 years of Cave Hill, St. Michael. A suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations.

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 District A Police Station at 430-7242 or 430-7246.

ALL INFORMATION RECEIVED WILL BE STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL

UNNATURAL DEATH UPDATE – Neil Renville

The police operations control received a report about 1:36 a.m. on Sunday 1st March 2026 of the body of a male lying at Chapman Cross Street, St. Michael.

 

Initial investigations have shown that the male was in a bar in the immediate area when he was involved in a verbal altercation with another person. He subsequently left the bar, then gunshots were heard. On the arrival of the police medical assistance was sought, a medical doctor visited the scene and pronounced death.

 

The deceased has been identified as Neil Renville 33yrs Adventist Gap, Jackson 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 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.

UNNATURAL DEATH UPDATE – Tyrese Skinner

Police received a report about 1:04 a.m. on Sunday 1st March 2026 of gunshots being discharged in the area of a business establishment at Cox Road, Frere Pilgrim, Christ Church.

 

Investigations revealed that a number of gunshots were heard and a male who attended an event at the establishment was discovered laying in the carpark near to the establishment. He was transported by a private motor vehicle to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

 

The deceased has been identified as Tyrese Skinner 24yrs of Fustic Village, St Lucy.

 

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 District ‘B’ Police Station at 437-4311, Oistins Police Station 418-2612, Police Emergency at 211, Crime Stoppers at 1 800-8477 or the nearest police Station.