Crime
Police seize firearm & drugs in weekend operations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said it conducted a series of operations this past weekend, resulting in significant seizures and the arrest of an individual in possession of a prohibited firearm and drugs.
Men abandon vessel @ JvD after firing @ law enforcement officers
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- Law enforcement officers reportedly came under fire while on a high-speed boat chase on the night of Sunday, August 25, 2024.
UPDATE: Man charged after stop-and-check operation
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed the arrest and subsequent charging of a 28-year-old man following an intelligence-led, stop-and-check operation, on Friday, August 23, 2024, which was part of a concerted effort to address recent incidents of public disorder.
AK-47 recovered after high-speed vehicle chase ends in accident; Male seriously injured
HAWK'S NEST, East End, Tortola, VI- An Ak-47 was taken off the streets and one man was left nursing serious injuries after a vehicle being pursued by police in the East End area on Sunday night, August 25, 2024, went over an embankment.
Late night high-speed boat chase reported in WE; Shots allegedly fired
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Local and US Virgin Islands law enforcement authorities were allegedly engaged in a high-speed boat chase in the West End area of Tortola last night, August 25, 2024.
3 firearms, large cache of ammo recovered in Purcell Estate; Man on bail arrested
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A man who is out on bail was arrested and three firearms, along with ammunition, were recovered in Purcell Estate on Saturday night, August 24, 2024, when the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) continued its special operation, conducting intelligence-led stop and checks, targeted patrols, and searches in designated hotspots.
USVI: VIPD investigating discovery of 2 bodies in burnt vehicle
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St. Croix, USVI- The V.I Police Department’s (VIPD) Criminal Investigation Bureau has opened an investigation following the discovery of two deceased individuals found in a burnt vehicle near the beach adjacent to the former Good Hope School in Frederiksted.
Suzuki Grand Vitara stolen from owner’s yard
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Another vehicle has been reported stolen on Tortola.
Criminal investigation launched into BVIEC cyber-attack- Dr. Neil M. Smith
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- A criminal investigation has been launched following a cyber-attack on the BVI Electricity Corporation which has left the electricity company with no choice but to shut down its systems.
USVI: VIPD investigating fatal shooting on St. Croix
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St. Croix, USVI- The V.I Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Monday night, August 20, 2024, near Jordan’s Supermarket on King Street in Frederiksted.
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