Crime
RVIPF increases ‘targeted patrols’ following spate of armed robberies
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In response to the recent string of armed robberies of business establishments on Tortola, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has increased “targeted patrols” across the territory.
‘Law enforcement will find you’- Gov Pruce to criminals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor of the Virgin Islands, Mr Daniel Pruce, has warned criminals that they cannot hide from law enforcement, promising they will be found and dealt with under the law.
‘We cannot ignore the desperation’ behind businesses wanting firearms- BVICC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Chamber of Commerce (BVICC) is calling on the powers that be to revisit the question of lawful protection for businesses in the wake of increasing robberies at local business establishments.
USVI: Wife claimed husband choked, punched & threatened to Kill her
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI — A Frederiksted man has been charged with domestic violence-related offences after his wife told police he repeatedly struck her, squeezed her throat and threatened to kill her during an altercation at their home on October 8, 2026.
Armed robbers hit RiteWay in Road Reef
ROAD REEF, Tortola, VI- The RiteWay Food Markets branch in Road Reef was hit by armed robbers on Sunday evening, October 11, 2026.
Armed men rob supermarket in Manuel Reef
MANUEL REEF, Tortola, VI- Mr Nice Guy Superstore in Manuel Reef fell victim to armed robbers on Saturday evening, October 10, 2026.
2 dead in St Croix gunshot incidents; USVI homicide toll reaches 40
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, St Croix, USVI— Two men were found dead Sunday morning, October 11, 2026, in gunshot incidents at different locations on St Croix, one near the G-Max Service Station in Golden Rock and the other at the D. Hamilton Jackson Housing Community, commonly known as Red Brick, where police are investigating an apparent suicide. The Golden Rock killing brought the US Virgin Islands' homicide count for 2026 to 40, according to VI Consortium tracking.
RVIPF records 266 domestic-related offences from Jan-Aug 2026
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In his statement to mark the observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), revealed that police recorded 266 domestic-related offences in the Virgin Islands (VI) from January to August 2026.
Rental vehicle stolen from Trellis Bay
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- A rental vehicle belonging to Azim’s Car Rental was reportedly stolen from Trellis Bay on Saturday night, October 3, 2026, and has not yet been recovered.
USVI: Suspect in J’Niya Rambaran murder arrested @St Thomas airport
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI — A 21-year-old man accused in the killing of J’Niya Rambaran was arrested Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Cyril E. King Airport as he prepared to board a flight to the US mainland, according to the [US] VI Police Department.
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