Crime
Shakhoy Penn charged with possession of illegal firearm & ammo
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Shakhoy Penn, 29, of Scatliffe Alley, Tortola, has been charged with Possession of a Prohibited Firearm and Unlawful Possession of Explosives.
RVIPF offering $50K for info leading to capture of Jose Almestica & John M. Burgos
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is offering a reward of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) each for information leading to the successful capture and arrest of two escaped fugitives, Jose Almestica and John M. Burgos, both residents of the United States Virgin Islands.
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Judge denies new trials for Ray Martinez & Jenifer O’Neil
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Former [US] Virgin Islands Police Commissioner Ray Martinez and former Office of Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neil will not receive new trials or acquittals after a federal judge refused to disturb the jury verdicts that found both former senior government officials guilty in the Mon Ethos corruption case.
Shots fired last night in RT adjacent to Mill Mall
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our news centre is that a male who was socialising in the area close to the Mill Mall in Road Town was involved in a gun incident.
Police Constable interdicted from duty following firearm-related report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has said its officers are investigating a report received of a domestic-related incident on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, involving one of its officers.
USVI: Woman left unconscious & bleeding after partner allegedly punches her in face
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— A St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI), man is facing domestic violence-related charges after police say he punched his partner in the face with enough force to leave her unconscious and bleeding outside her Patriot Manor residence.
Suspected getaway vehicle for Pier Park robbers recovered- RVIPF
WICKHAM’S CAY 1, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has said it has recovered a vehicle it believes was used by armed robbers who stormed House of Luxury on Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Khemeo Foy charged following VG shooting incident
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- A 51-year-old man has been arrested and charged with Possession of a Firearm with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence and Unlawful Possession of Explosives.
Man arrested for shooting @residential property on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- A man has been arrested by police on Virgin Gorda after he allegedly opened fire on his girlfriend's home following an argument sometime after midnight.
Govenor pruce pays tribute to RVIPF for decline in crime
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In recent times, the Virgin Islands have witnessed a decline in certain crimes, with the overall crime rate decreasing by 22 percent. During a press conference on Thursday, May 7, 2026, United Kingdom-appointed Governor Daniel Pruce responded to media questions about the decline, stating that the territory has seen positive trends.
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