Crime
June 22, 2024
Dashawn Hinkson, 17, Identified as Victim in Rockhall Shooting Incident
17-year-old Dashawn Hinkson identified as victim in Rockhall shooting. Police report he was shot while with friends by three men. Hinkson sought shelter but succumbed to injuries. 18th homicide of the year.
June 22, 2024
Fatal Shooting Update: Dashawn Hinkson Identified as Victim in Rock Hall Incident
Fatal shooting in Rock Hall, St. Philip claims the life of 17-year-old Dashawn Hinkson. The victim was attacked by three men while socializing with friends, seeking shelter in a neighbor's house.
June 21, 2024
Barbados Police Service Reports Visitor's Tragic Drowning Incident at Hotel During ICC T20 World Cup
A visitor from India attending the ICC T20 World Cup in Barbados drowned at a hotel swimming pool. The Barbados Police Service is withholding the man's identity pending family notification.
June 21, 2024
Barbados Police Investigate Fatal Stabbing at Seclusion Gardens, Black Rock
Barbados Police investigate stabbing death at Seclusion Gardens, Black Rock. Man found with multiple stab wounds pronounced dead at the scene. Identity remains unknown, investigations ongoing.
June 21, 2024
Salvage Operation Recovers Documents from Fire-Damaged Block D at Barbados Archives Department - Full Story Inside
Documents salvaged from Block D of the Archives Department after a fire at Lazaretto in Black Rock, St Michael. Efforts by Barbados Fire and Police Services, volunteers, and ROAD project members. Importance of digitizing records emphasized.
June 21, 2024
Case Summary: Kyle Archer and Jamar Mottley Confess to Murdering Basil Springer, Revealed in Court Testimony
Two men confess to the murder of postman Basil Springer after a failed robbery attempt for money. Details revealed in court as they planned to rob him with the help of two women.
June 21, 2024
American Airlines Employees Put on Leave Over Incident with Black Passengers: CEO Addresses Accountability and New Initiatives
American Airlines employees placed on leave after black passengers removed from flight due to body odor complaint. Lawsuit filed for racial discrimination. CEO acknowledges incident, vows accountability and prevention measures.
June 20, 2024
Wanted Man in Barbados Now in Custody Thanks to Public Support | TBPS Update
Male subject of a "Wanted Man" bulletin in Barbados, sought for serious crimes, is now in police custody after being captured on June 15th. Public and media assistance appreciated by TBPS.
June 20, 2024
Louisiana Law Mandates Display of Ten Commandments in Public School Classrooms - Legal Challenge Expected
Louisiana mandates Ten Commandments posters in all public school classrooms, sparking legal challenges over church-state separation. Similar laws proposed in other Republican-led states. Religious diversity in schools highlighted.
June 20, 2024
Sisters of Kemo Grant Call for Forensic Pathologist in Post-Mortem Examination Request
Sisters of Kemo Grant, who died in police custody, request forensic pathologist for autopsy. Seeking clarity on circumstances surrounding his death and advocating for transparency with body cameras for officers.
June 20, 2024
Man Identified in Fatal Shooting at Belleplaine, St Andrew – Police Appeal for Information
Police have identified Seth Stephen Batson, 20, as the man shot and killed in Belleplaine, St Andrew. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact relevant police stations.
June 20, 2024
21-Year-Old Found Dead in Shooting Incident in Belleplaine, Police Seek Witnesses
Twenty-year-old Seth Stephen Batson was found dead in a shooting incident in Belleplaine, St. Andrew. The Barbados Police Service seeks information to solve the 17th murder of the year.