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Crime

September 18th, 2023
RVIPF warns of increase in attempted theft from vehicles

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has noted an increase in reports of individuals attempting to gain unauthorised access to vehicles by pulling at the exterior door handles within the Road Town area.

September 14th, 2023
17-year-old slapped with drugs & traffic charges

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A 17-year-old male of Free Bottom has found himself in hot water after he was allegedly held with a controlled drug and found to be in violation of several traffic laws.

September 12th, 2023
VI will be 'lost to crime' if Gov’t fails to create opportunities for youths- Curtis Callwood

FISH BAY, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands (VI) fashion designer Curtis Callwood is calling on the Government to prioritise creating opportunities for local youths, whom he said are bursting with talent.

September 12th, 2023
Vincy man who served time in prison in VI shot dead in Grenada

ST GEORGE, Grenada- A national of St Vincent and the Grenadines who in 2012 was sentenced to 6 years at HM Prison in Balsam Ghut for importing drugs into the Virgin Islands (VI) was shot dead in Grenada on Monday, September 11, 2023.

September 10th, 2023
USVI: Trial for ex track coach postponed amid plea agreement talks

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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- In anticipation of a plea agreement between prosecutors and the accused, the upcoming trial of Alfredo Bruce Smith has been postponed.

September 8th, 2023
UPDATE: Keshawn Baronville remanded to prison for firearm find in EE

EAST END, Tortola, VI- Police have charged one male in relation to the recently seized Semi-automatic pistol in East End.

September 6th, 2023
Alleged burglars of FSN & Blossoms Florist charged

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Officers of the Criminal Investigations Department have charged two males for two recent burglaries at Family Support Network and Blossoms Florist.

September 6th, 2023
Man charged following AK-47 rifle & ammo find @ Free Bottom- RVIPF

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Officers of the Criminal Investigations Department reportedly seized an AK-47 rifle and a quantity of ammunition from a home in Free Bottom on Sunday, September 3, 2023.

September 5th, 2023
Police ‘determined’ to bring Long Bush shooter(s) to justice- RVIPF

LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) says it is actively conducting investigations into the fatal shooting at Long Bush, Tortola on Sunday, September 3, 2023.

September 4th, 2023
UPDATE: Long Bush shooting victim Azim R. Yonnas dies

LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- The man who was shot in the vicinity of a nightclub in Long Bush last night, September 3, 2023, has died, our news centre has been informed by persons close to the victim.

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