The Barbados Police Service is asking for the public’s help in locating 20-year-old Joshua Ryan Sandiford alias ‘Ears’, who is wanted for questioning in connection with a serious criminal matter. Sandiford, whose last known addresses are Crab Land, St. Stephen’s Hill, St. Michael and #66 Jackson Terrace, Stage 2, St. Michael. is approximately five feet nine inches (5′ 9′) tall, and slim built with a light brown complexion. Joshua Ryan Sandiford is advised he can present himself to the Criminal Investigations Department at the Black Rock Police Station, Black Rock, St. Michael accompanied by an attorney of his choice. Anyone who may know the whereabouts of Joshua Ryan Sandiford is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at the Black Rock Police Station at telephone number 417-7500, Police Emergency at 211, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 or the nearest police station. Members of the public are also reminded it is a serious offence to harbour or assist wanted individuals, and anyone caught committing this offence can be prosecuted.

A 23-year-old man, who was wanted in connection with serious criminal matters, has been remanded to prison, following a court appearance for several offences. He is Adrian Lamar Beckles of no fixed placed of abode. Beckles has been charged with: Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm – of Ian Bennett Arson – the dwelling house belonging to Adrian Bayne Arson – the dwelling house belonging to Isua Bayne Criminal Damage – the motor vehicle belonging to Carrington Estate Limited Beckles appeared before Magistrate Bernadeth John of the District ‘C’ Magistrates Court on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 and was remanded to Dodds. He is scheduled to reappear on Thursday, October 17, 2024.

A tropical wave is producing intermittent showers and thunderstorm activity over and around the island. Instability associated with the tropical wave will continue fluctuating throughout the day. This will result in occasional downpours which could produce up to 50 mm of rainfall across sections of the island. Therefore, the Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a Flash-Flood Watch. A Flash-Flood Watch is issued when heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time (generally less than 6 hours) could result in flash flooding within the watch area. It does not mean that flooding will occur, but it is possible. This Flash Flood Watch was issued at 9 a.m. and will be updated/terminated at 6 p.m. today, Tuesday, September 24, 2024, or sooner if conditions warrant. There is a medium possibility of flooding which may result in the following possible impacts: •Runoff from higher elevations •Some soil erosion •Water settlements on roads and fields •Objects or debris from higher elevations becoming embedded within fast-moving water flows •Delays on traffic routes with some roads becoming impassable. The public should follow recommendations from the Department of Emergency Management and monitor the BMS, DEM and GIS websites and their respective social media pages along with the local media networks for further updates.