Crime
Police officer charged for allegedly pulling firearm during domestic dispute
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A Police Constable, who was interdicted from duty in May 2026 for allegedly pulling his firearm during a domestic dispute, has been formally charged by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
USVI: California man charged with Failing to Register as Sex Offender
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- A 75-year-old California man is facing a felony charge after authorities say he spent approximately six months on St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, without registering as a sex offender, despite initially intending to relocate to the island.
One arrested on suspicion of murder- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One individual has been arrested on suspicion of murder, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has said.
USVI: 21-year-old man killed in shooting near St. Croix Superior Court
VI CONSORTIUM
KINGSHILL, St. Croix, USVI- A 21-year-old man was fatally shot near the Superior Court on St. Croix Monday afternoon, marking the island’s 18th homicide of 2026 and the 31st across the U.S. Virgin Islands this year. St. Thomas has recorded 13 homicides.
'Why isn’t there a similar sort of outrage about crime' in VI?- Elvin G. Grant
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Talking Points co-host Elvin G. Grant is demanding greater public outrage and sustained pressure over violent crimes in the territory, warning that a breakdown in law and order is allowing daylight shootings to go unpunished.
Acting Governor R. Dancia Penn orders Frank Joseph deported
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A man recently convicted of indecent assault has been ordered deported from the territory by Acting Governor R. Dancia Penn, OBE, KC.
2 brothers shot dead in Castle Coakley; USVI homicide reaches 30
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI — Two brothers, 30-year-old Yordani Eduardo and 25-year-old Delli Eduardo, were killed in a shooting near La Terraza Bar and Restaurant in Castle Coakley, US Virgin Islands (USVI), early Sunday, August 9, 2026, bringing St Croix’s homicide count to 17 for 2026 and the territorywide total to 30. St Thomas has recorded 13 homicides this year.
NSC supports increased police presence @festival events
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The National Security Council (NSC) convened a special meeting today, August 7, 2026, under the chairmanship of Her Excellency the Acting Governor, Mrs R. Dancia Penn, OBE, KC.
2 high-powered rifles among firearms & ammo recovered by police
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police (RVIPF) has said it recovered three firearms and a substantial amount of ammunition from the streets over the past week from multiple locations.
2 injured in shooting @ festival village in Carrot Bay
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Two people have been injured after a gunman opened fire at the festival village in Carrot Bay around 5:45 PM today, Thursday, August 6, 2026.
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