Crime
July 4, 2024
Escaped Prisoner Mario Austin Recaptured in The City, Back in Custody on Combermere Street
Escaped prisoner Mario Austin, 31, has been recaptured after hiding in a house on Combermere Street in The City. Police apprehended him following his escape from Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
July 4, 2024
Prisoner Mario Austin Recaptured by Police Following Escape from Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Prisoner Mario Austin, 31, who escaped during medical treatment at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, has been apprehended by police in Combermere Street, The City.
July 4, 2024
Fatal Stabbing Incident at Kings Street, St Michael: Man Dies After Altercation, Police Confirm
A man was fatally stabbed on Kings Street, St Michael following an altercation at 6:45 a.m. The victim was transported to Queen Elizabeth Hospital but died during treatment. Identity remains undisclosed.
July 4, 2024
Hunt for Escaped Robbery Suspect Mario Austin Intensifies as Police Search St. Joseph Area
Police are searching for Mario Austin, a 31-year-old robbery suspect who escaped custody during medical treatment at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Public urged to report sightings to authorities.
July 4, 2024
Police Alerted to Escape of Prisoner Mario Austin from Custody at Queen Elizabeth Hospital: Search Underway in Bridgetown Area
Prisoner Mario Austin, 31, escaped custody at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Police and prison officers are searching nearby areas. Contact police emergency at 211 with any information.
July 4, 2024
Fatal Stabbing Incident Reported on Kings Street, St. Michael: Investigations Underway
Police respond to a stabbing incident on Kings Street, St. Michael. Altercation between two men led to one fatality. Ongoing investigations at the scene.
July 3, 2024
Wanted: Help Locate Dwayne Hallam Drakes (Alias 'Rat') | Barbados Police Seeking Public Assistance
The Barbados Police Service seeks public assistance in locating Dwayne Hallam Drakes, alias ‘Rat’, wanted for questioning in serious criminal matters. Drakes is described and advised on how to surrender.
July 3, 2024
Barbados' Newest Justices Pledge to Address Court Backlog with Experience and Reforms
Barbados' new justices, Victoria Charles-Clarke and Bryan Lawson Weekes, aim to tackle court backlog issues by implementing sufficiency hearings, criminal procedure rules, judge-alone trials, and technology to expedite case resolutions.
July 3, 2024
Man Fatally Shot in Christ Church, Barbados | Victim Identified as Tyrelle Dario Devere Prescod, 33, Police Report 22nd Murder of 2024
Man fatally shot in Christ Church identified as Tyrelle Dario Devere Prescod, 33, at Bartlett Tenantry Road. Police responded to the incident, and he later died at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
July 2, 2024
Supreme Court Ruling Leads to Postponement of Trump's Sentencing in New York Hush-Money Trial
Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity delays Trump's New York hush-money trial sentencing to September 18. Manhattan DA's office agrees with the decision. Trump faces up to four years in prison.
July 2, 2024
Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani Disbarred by New York State Court for Misleading Statements on 2020 Election
New York court disbars Rudy Giuliani for making false statements in efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Giuliani intends to appeal the decision. Legal community reacts to ruling.
July 2, 2024
Angela Simmons Apologizes for Carrying Gun-Shaped Purse at BET Awards
Reality TV star Angela Simmons apologizes for carrying a gun-shaped purse to the BET Awards, acknowledging insensitivity due to personal experiences with gun violence. She emphasizes her commitment to ending gun violence.