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In preparation for the upcoming Christmas 2025 and Carnival 2026 festivities, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) Suzette Martin, serving as Gold Commander, convened a high-level meeting on November 7 at City Hall, Port of Spain. The session brought together key stakeholders, including Port of Spain Mayor Chinua Alleyne, Senior Superintendent Raymond Thom, Superintendent Glen Charles, station commanders, and community representatives. The primary focus was to devise comprehensive strategies for crime reduction and public order maintenance in the Port of Spain district. Key discussions revolved around increasing police patrols in Woodbrook, enhancing crowd and traffic management around major event areas like the Queen’s Park Savannah, and improving public communication regarding traffic diversions and event details. Additionally, the meeting addressed illegal parking and safety concerns in Memorial Park, the Botanical Gardens, and QPS. Stakeholders also emphasized boosting foot patrols in St Clair, school patrols, and police visibility at the Arima–Port of Spain taxi stand during late hours. The session highlighted the importance of intelligence-led operations to combat street crimes and the need for professional conduct among officers. DCP Martin praised the collaborative efforts of all stakeholders and reaffirmed the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service’s commitment to ensuring safety and public confidence in the capital city.

In a tragic incident that has shaken the community of St Mary’s Village in Moruga, a 37-year-old laborer, Marvin Hamilton, was fatally shot in what authorities suspect was an attempted carjacking. The incident occurred in the early hours of November 8, around 2:46 am, along the Moruga Main Road. Hamilton, a resident of Muralie Trace, was found slumped in the driver’s seat of his brown Nissan B14, suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Reports indicate that Hamilton had been awaiting roadside assistance after his vehicle broke down. While waiting, unknown individuals attempted to enter his locked car, leading to the fatal shooting. Police from the St Mary’s Police Post responded to an anonymous call at approximately 3:20 am and discovered the grim scene. The car was locked from the inside, with the key still in the ignition, and a bullet hole was observed in the front passenger-side window. Authorities from the Southern Division and the Homicide Bureau of Investigations, Region Three, have been alerted and are actively gathering evidence. As of now, no arrests have been made, and investigations are ongoing.

A fatal accident occurred in the early hours of November 8 on the Solomon Hochoy Highway near the Corinth Overpass, resulting in the death of 32-year-old Arvin Williams. Williams, a resident of London Street Extension in St Joseph Village, San Fernando, was pronounced dead at the scene. Reports indicate that he was returning home after dropping off a friend in Golconda when the incident took place. According to police, Williams was driving his red Nissan Frontier along the northbound lane of the highway when he lost control of the vehicle near the Cipero Bridge, crashing into the bridge’s walls. The van subsequently plunged into a ditch 30 feet below, landing on the bank of the Cipero River. Emergency responders from the Mon Repos Fire Station, including FSSO Hernandez, arrived at the scene and used specialized equipment, known as the ‘jaws of life,’ to extract Williams’ body from the wreckage. Dr. Bahal, the District Medical Officer, examined the body and ordered its transfer to the San Fernando General Hospital mortuary for a post-mortem examination. Officers from the Southern Division, including Cpl Khallie, WPC Nysus, and PC Madhoo, conducted an on-site investigation and collected evidence. The wreckage was later towed to the Ste Madeleine Police Station, where Cpl Khallie is leading the ongoing investigation. This tragic incident echoes a similar fatal crash in the same area last year, where two friends, Sachin Teeluckdharry and Ryan Ramnanan, lost their lives after their vehicle veered off the highway and landed in the Cipero River.

The serene neighborhood of Whiteland in Williamsville was thrust into turmoil on November 7 following a fatal shooting that claimed the life of 37-year-old Stephen Vialva. The incident unfolded at his mother’s residence on Paradise Avenue, where Vialva, known for his tumultuous behavior, was fatally shot during a heated confrontation with a male relative. According to reports, Vialva, in a drunken state, had threatened his family and returned to the house armed with a gun. A scuffle ensued, during which the 39-year-old relative attempted to disarm him, resulting in two gunshots that struck Vialva. The relative sustained minor injuries and was treated at the hospital. Police recovered a pistol, a magazine, and ammunition at the scene, and while the incident is not classified as a homicide, it is being treated as an “occurrence” pending further investigation. Vialva’s mother, Elizabeth Atwell, who had previously obtained restraining orders against him due to his violent tendencies, was present during the altercation. The family revealed that Vialva had been terrorizing them for 17 years, with his behavior worsening when intoxicated. The incident has left the community in shock, as authorities continue to piece together the events leading to the tragedy.

A chilling incident unfolded on the evening of November 7 in the quiet community of Salick Trace, Guapo, Point Fortin, when 27-year-old Josiah ‘Cake’ Phillip was fatally shot by an unidentified gunman. The tragic event occurred near the intersection of Salick Trace and Augustus Trace, just a short distance from Phillip’s home. Witnesses reported that the assailant, clad in a black hoodie and dark three-quarter pants, fired a single shot to Phillip’s head before fleeing the scene. Phillip, described by his uncle Kelon Lewis as a ‘cool and quiet person,’ was rushed to the Point Fortin Hospital but was pronounced dead by Dr. Ragoobar at 8:20 pm. The victim, who was unmarried and had no children, was the only son of Lisa Lewis. His death has left his family, particularly his mother and sister, in profound grief. Relatives mentioned a prior altercation involving a threat to Phillip’s life, though no police report was filed. Law enforcement officers, including PCs Balkaransingh, Sonny, and Roopchan, responded swiftly to the scene, while the Homicide Bureau of Region Three initiated an investigation. Phillip’s body has been transferred to the San Fernando General Hospital mortuary, with a post-mortem examination scheduled at the Forensic Science Centre in St. James.