Two men who are on bail in connection with a high-profile murder which occurred in 2016, are assisting police with investigations into the shooting death of Acting Station Sergeant Newton Lewis. Police sources confirmed that the two, along with another man, were in custody and charges were imminent. The two men were arrested in 2016 with two others, for the execution-style shooting of another man, which was caught on camera …
Police are asking the public to bear with them as they mourn the loss of one of their own. The call has come from head of the Barbados Police Association, Mervin Grace, who said some officers were receiving counselling following last Saturday’s shooting death of Acting Station Sergeant Newton Lewis. “I have already made calls to the administration to have some counselling for a number of members. When we communicate …
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Gunmen attempted to rob Husbands Catering
at Rose Hill, St Peter, on Saturday night. - (Picture by Shanice King.) Social Share
Several residents of Rose Hill, St Peter, were jolted out of their beds on Saturday night after hearing gunshots and the cries of terrified neighbours.
Residents said both sounds were unforgettable, and so was the victim – Acting Station Sergeant Newton Lewis.
The 46-year-old father of four, who was off-duty, was shot and killed after attempting to assist the operator of the nearby catering business, who ran for Lewis’ assistance after three gunmen attempted to rob the business.
Following is a statement from the United Progressive Party on the death of Acting Station Sergeant Newton Lewis “The United Progressive Party (UPP) wishes to extend sincerest condolences to the family and colleagues of Acting Station Sergeant Newton Lewis. “His commitment to law enforcement and bravery during an armed robbery is a reminder of the escalating threats to stability under which our communities and the RBPF [Royal Barbados Police Force] now …