One man was charged with possession of a weapon and drugs on Friday, although three others arrested this week in an investigation into the Dec. 16 murder of Paul Prentice have been released.
Kenyetta Boynes, 31, of Lower Estate, has been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon and ammunition, and with possession of 16.8 grams of a controlled drug, police announced Friday afternoon. They did not identify the drug.
Following the murder of Mr. Prentice next to Waterfront Drive in Road Town, the Major Crime Team worked with the Firearms Tactical Unit and made at least four arrests, police said Thursday.
Two men were arrested on suspicion of murder and aiding and abetting murder, but they were released after questioning, according to a police press release. A woman was also detained for unlawful possession of a controlled substance, but she was released as well.
The officer leading the investigation, Detective Chief Inspector Kath Adams, noted her appreciation to community members who have provided witness reports to the police, and she urged others to come forward.
“This crime was shocking because it was committed on a busy Sunday evening in the middle of Road Town in full view of families with children enjoying their evening at the nearby ice cream parlour,” Ms. Adams said. “Pedestrians were also walking through town and congregations were leaving the church when the incident happened. It was fortunate that no other person was injured as a result of the actions of the gunman.”
Police Commissioner David Morris said his officers are working very hard to solve the homicide.
“Our thoughts and condolences are with the family of Paul Prentice at this distressing time,” he said. “It is important that we identify who committed this heinous crime and bring them to justice.”
Detectives are asking anyone who was in the Waterfront Drive or Main Street area at about 7:15 p.m. on Sunday and who thinks they saw anything suspicious to come forward.
“No matter how insignificant this information may seem, it could be the piece of the puzzle needed to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice,” the press release stated.
Information can be provided to detectives directly by calling 468-5682 or anonymously through the Miami-based Crime Stoppers hotline 800-8477.