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USVI: 73-year-old St Croix man convicted of Child Pornography Possession
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- A federal jury has convicted James Lealand Johnston, also known as 'JJ Rocks', of possession of child pornography following a three-day trial, bringing a verdict in a case rooted in a [US] Virgin Islands police investigation that began more than nine years ago.
USVI: VIPD warns of traffic fine text targeting VI residents
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- The V.I. Police Department is warning residents about fraudulent text messages claiming they have outstanding traffic violations and must pay fines online, cautioning that interacting with the messages could expose recipients to identity theft, financial loss or other fraud.
Jenifer O’Neal loses another bid for freedom
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- With a one-page standardised form, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals has denied Jenifer O’Neal’s latest bid to be set free pending the appeal of her fraud and money laundering convictions.
Man convicted in 2023 Cineplex Parking Lot armed robbery
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that 21‑year‑old Jason Smith has been remanded into custody after being found guilty on three counts of Robbery and one count of Possession of Proceeds of Criminal Conduct.
2 arrested & charged following Rise & Shine Tramp altercation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) reports that investigations into a physical altercation that occurred during the Rise and Shine Tramp on August 4, 2026, have resulted in the arrest and charging of two individuals
Another Police Officer charged with the murder of teen girl
DOMINICA NEWS ONLINE
ROSEAU, Dominica- Police Officer Joshua Hamlet appeared in court on Monday and was formally charged with the murder of Jerbiah Paul, making him the second police officer to face a murder charge in connection with the case.
Vern Frett was found with Glock pistol & 11 rounds of ammo- RVIPF
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- 20-year-old Vern Frett was arrested by officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) during a joint operation involving the Armed Response Unit (ARV) and Special Patrol Team in Baughers Bay on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
USVI: Loaded Glock 19 falls from man’s waist during police chase
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI— Quasheem Christian was ordered to 24-hour house arrest and GPS monitoring after a Superior Court magistrate in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) found probable cause on charges connected to a Glock 19 that police say fell from his waistband while he fled officers Thursday afternoon, August 13, 2026. The court, however, declined to uphold charges connected to a loaded .223 rifle found in a backpack near his vehicle.
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.
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