Inspector with the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force Kirton Sutton plead not guilty to six charges when he appeared in court on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Insp. Sutton appeared before Chief Magistrate Jolyon Hatmin charged with the following offenses:
- three counts of obstruction of police officers
- one count of driving without due care and attention
- one count of failing to comply with police indications
- and one count of assaulting a police officer
Insp. Sutton was represented by attorney Ashwood Forbes, while Tavana Wilson appeared for the Crown.
The matter was adjourned for mention on May 29, 2026, and trial dates were set for June 16 and June 22, 2026.
The charges stem from an incident which reportedly began as a traffic stop in the Grace Bay area involving on-duty police officers and Insp. Sutton, who was off duty at the time.
The situation allegedly escalated and later continued into the vicinity of Suzie Turn, where further events are said to have transpired.
During the hearing, Insp. Sutton told the chief magistrate he was seeking a speedy trial because he had been suspended from duty on half pay and was experiencing financial hardship as a result.
