DJ SHERIFF

13/06/2026

13/06/2026

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday DJ Sheriff! 🎂🎉

Your dedication, energy, and passion for music continue to bring joy and excitement wherever you perform. May this special day be filled with happiness, blessings, good health, and endless success.

Wishing you many more years of great memories, good vibes, and unforgettable moments behind the decks.

Have an amazing birthday, DJ Sheriff! 🥳🎶

❤️ From the entire Masala Entertainment Family

12/06/2026

June 12th, 2026
MEDIA RELEASE

Police Charge Suspect in Connection with Curepe Homicide

The St. Joseph Police Station reports that the suspect, Gerard Samaroo, has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Inshan Goolsair, which occurred on 29th May 2026 at 53 Abdool Lane, Curepe.

According to police reports, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the victim was outside his residence with two other individuals when he was approached by the suspect, who was known to him. The suspect discharged a firearm, striking the victim, and then assaulted him with a wooden object.

The suspect also threatened and fired in the direction of the other individuals present before leaving the scene.

PC Nichols of St. Joseph CID responded immediately, transporting the injured victim to the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, where he initially showed signs of life. Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries on June 6th, 2026.

A revolver and five spent shells were recovered from the scene during a forensic investigation conducted by the Divisional Crime Scene Investigators. The suspect voluntarily surrendered to the police on May 30th, 2026.

Following an audience with the Director of Public Prosecutions on Wednesday 10th June, 2025, it was advised that the suspect be charged with:
• Murder
• Shooting with Intent
• Common Assault
• Possession of a Firearm
• Possession of Ammunition

The accused is scheduled to appear in court today, June 12th, 2026.
The St. Joseph Police Station continues to investigate and urges anyone with further information regarding this incident to contact the station immediately.

Corporate Communications Unit
June 12th, 2026

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12/06/2026

June 12th, 2026
MEDIA RELEASE
Couva Woman Charged with Fraud and Money Laundering Offences

A Couva woman has appeared before the Port of Spain Master's Court charged with several fraud-related offences after allegedly issuing fraudulent ministry cheques.

Shamika Phillis Samuel of Couva appeared before Master Valene Guerra-Abraham on June 12th, 2026, charged with two counts of Obtaining Goods and Cash by False Pretences and two counts of Money Laundering. She was granted bail in the sum of $60,000 and is scheduled to reappear in court on July 15th, 2026.

The charges arose from a report made by the Head of Compliance at a Government Ministry after irregularities were detected involving several documents purporting to be ministry-issued cheques in the names of persons who were not clients of the ministry.

An investigation was subsequently launched, during which it was discovered that supermarkets in the El Dorado and Port of Spain areas had been defrauded of goods and cash after accepting cheques endorsed by the accused, which were later determined to be counterfeit.

The accused was charged on June 11th, 2026, by Constable Atiba Gabriel of the Anti-Corruption Investigations Bureau.

The investigation was coordinated by DCP Intelligence and Investigations, Natasha George, and ACP White-Collar Crime, Avinash Singh. The operation was spearheaded by Snr. Superintendent Ramdeo, Superintendent Nanan, and ASP Davidson, and supervised by Woman Sergeant Pierre. WPC Loney-Phillip and Constables Garcia and Samaroo also provided investigative support to the lead investigator.

The TTPS urges members of the public to remain vigilant when engaging in financial transactions involving monetary instruments. Business owners are advised to defer transactions to dates and times when the authenticity of cheques and the identities of employers and employees can be verified. Fraudsters often exploit periods when businesses and Government entities are closed, such as late evenings and weekends, to conduct transactions and avoid verification.

12/06/2026

June 12th, 2026
MEDIA RELEASE

Police Arrest Three in Connection with Home Invasion Robbery in Sangre Chiquito

Officers of the Eastern Division have arrested three suspects in connection with a home invasion robbery that occurred at Shivan Drive, Eastern Main Road, Sangre Chiquito, during the early hours of Thursday 11th June 2026.

The victim, a 76-year-old pensioner, reported that she secured her residence at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday 10th June 2026 before retiring to bed. Around 3:00 a.m. on Thursday, she was awakened by two male intruders who entered her bedroom and announced a robbery.

The assailants reportedly demanded valuables, bound the victim's hands with masking tape and gagged her with a piece of cloth before ransacking the residence. The victim, who is visually impaired, was unable to provide a description of the suspects.

A gold ring valued at TT$5,000 was stolen during the incident before the perpetrators fled on foot in an unknown direction.

Officers from the Eastern Division responded and conducted investigations at the scene. During their enquiries, the officers observed that several areas of the home had been ransacked.

A ladder was found positioned on the northern side of the house and a louvre pane had been removed, indicating the method of entry used by the intruders.

Acting on intelligence information, officers of the Eastern Division Task Force, together with officers of the Sangre Grande Police Station, conducted an operation in the Boodoo Highway area.

The exercise resulted in the arrest of a 30-year-old man of Cantaro Village, Santa Cruz. Officers also recovered the victim's stolen gold ring along with other items of evidential value.

Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of two additional suspects; a 23-year-old man of Eastern Quarry Road, Port of Spain, and 22-year-old woman of East Nelson Street, Port of Spain.

Investigations are continuing.

Corporate Communications Unit
June 12th, 2026
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