Tobago terror: Boy, 10, held at gunpoint daylight home invasion

Tobago terror: Boy, 10, held at gunpoint in daylight home invasion

A 10-year-old boy was held at gunpoint and terrorised during a brazen daytime robbery at his family home in Carnbee on Friday morning.The child was alone in his bedroom around 10 a.m. when two masked intruders forced their way into the house. One of the men, described as dark in complexion and dressed in a blue jacket with grey stripes, brandished what appeared to be a firearm and poked the young boy with it, instilling fear.

The intruders proceeded to ransack several rooms of the house. Among the stolen items were a gold chain with a teddy bear pendant, a pair of Jordan sneakers valued at $2,500, and two pairs of Nike Air Force sneakers. In a bedroom belonging to an adult, the suspects took a box-link gold chain worth $12,000, a gold wristband with the inscription “Anim”, and several rings with Islamic and gem designs valued at a total of $8,000. They also stole $5,000 in cash.The men then entered a third bedroom belonging to a female, and made off with two gold Spanish link chains worth $12,000, two gold wedding bands worth $14,000, along with $15,000 US and $10,000 in cash, which were stored in a suitcase

New Grant man stabbed for 'watching' man's wife

A 44-year-old New Grant man was stabbed multiple times by a man who accused him of watching his wife in Gasparillo on May 16.The victim told officers at the Gasparillo Police Station that he was approached by the man he knew around 1.20 pm while at Bonne Aventure Road.The victim said the man accused him of watching his wife and began stabbing him in the back with a knife. After a short struggle, the victim said he was able to get the knife away from his attacker.

PC Meah and other officers visited the scene where they saw the accused walking along Bonne Aventure Road.Police said the accused allegedly assaulted PC Meah while he attempted to arrest the suspect.Officers were able to detain the man, but he kicked and broke off the rear bumper of the police vehicle while they were trying to put him inside the car.

The suspect was taken to the San Fernando General Hospital for assessment.

Robinson-Regis mourns Zwade, calls for gun control

TRINCITY/MALONEY MP Camille Robinson-Regis has extended heartfelt condolences after the tragic shooting and subsequent death of teenager Zwade Alleyne as she called for stronger measures to protect communities and gun control.In a statement to Newsday on May 16, just one day after Alleyne, 17, lost a five-day battle for his life, Robinson-Regis lamented the devastating loss and the ongoing threat posed by illegal guns.

Alleyne was struck by a stray bullet on May 10, while standing near the front door of his Building 12 apartment in Maloney Gardens.“As the Member of Parliament for the community and as a mother, I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of young Zwade Alleyne,” she said.
“This senseless act of violence has cast a heavy shadow over our community and is a painful reminder of the urgent need to confront gun violence in our society.”

...Wallerfield man shot dead outside home

Although residents in the quiet community of Moonan Road, Wallerfield, are accustomed to hearing gunshots, the steady volley that rang out yesterday morning alerted them that something was wrong.
Braving intermittent rainfall, residents ventured out of their homes just after 9 am to find Stefon Joseph dead in his gold Nissan Almera.

There were bullet holes in the front of the car which had reversed into the concrete wall.Joseph, 37, described as a very skilled straightener and painter, had been living in the area for more than ten years.
Neighbours said the father of one was not known to be in trouble with the law or anyone else.

“He was real cool. He don’t do nobody nothing,” a resident said.Another said Joseph had just left to pick up workers to take them to his home where he operated his garage when he was ambushed.

Man being pursued by shooters drives into PoS hospital 

A Port-of-Spain man was injured following a shooting in Belmont early this morning.
The 33-year-old was reportedly driving along Belle Eau Road, Belmont, around 5 a.m. today when a car with two gunmen sped past and opened fire on his vehicle.

In an attempt to escape, the driver headed to the Port-of-Spain General Hospital while being pursued.The shooters again fired at the victim’s car in the vicinity of the Maternity Hospital.

The victim drove onto the hospital compound while injured and was attended to by emergency personnel.He was later warded in stable condition.

In reply to sgtdjones
That woman fulla chat I saw bits of her on Youtube and she sounds more like a market woman than a minister in a government.What a laugh it was to listen to her,10 years in power and they do diddly squat about the guns now she have big mout

In reply to granite

The government is moving police out from behind desk jobs and getting their asses working.

Anti-crime operations all over T&T.

Next she will be complaining about civil rights violations ....

Point Fortin man executed in home invasion

A Point Fortin man was executed by three gunmen during a home invasion on the night of May 17.

The victim was identified as 25-year-old fruit vendor Ville Junior Blair, also known as Boyie, of 10th Street, Techier Village.

Blair's girlfriend told investigators she was with him in his bedroom when they heard a loud banging on the front door around 11.45 pm. She said three masked gunmen then came into the bedroom and announced a robbery, demanding gold and money. The men took two pieces of jewellery valued cumulatively at $35,000. Investigators were told one of the assailants said, "Spare she" before all three opened fire on Blair. She said the men then ran out of the house and escaped.