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May 14th, 2026
Suspected arson @Anegada Dumpsite being investigated

THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The Department of Waste Management, in collaboration with the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, is investigating potential arson at the Anegada Dumpsite.

May 14th, 2026
DCP Jacqueline E. Vanterpool leading VI delegation @ACCP in Suriname

PARAMARIBO, Suriname- Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Jacqueline E. Vanterpool is leading the Virgin Islands delegation at the 40th Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners of Police (ACCP), taking place in Suriname from May 11 to 15, 2026.

May 9th, 2026
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.

April 29th, 2026
ESHS student prevented from leaping from school building

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed that officers responded to an incident at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) yesterday, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, involving a student in distress.

April 27th, 2026
HM Customs & RVIPF sign MoU for handling of contraband

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- His Majesty’s Customs and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a formal and structured partnership governing the seizure, handling, transferring and destruction of contraband.

April 20th, 2026
RVIPF to honour the late Dikembe H.O. Vanterpool

Road Town, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) will celebrate the life and honour the service of the late Dikembe H.O. Vanterpool, an Auxiliary Officer, later this week.

April 18th, 2026
2 men arrested on drug & firearm charges

FREE BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Two men were arrested and subsequently charged with drug and firearm offences following a patrol by members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).

April 4th, 2026
6 new police vehicles for RVIPF

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has received a boost in improving its ability to serve the public with the addition of six new police vehicles.

April 3rd, 2026
Kyle Kabel arrested following routine patrol on VG

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- A Virgin Gorda man has been arrested and charged following the recovery of a firearm and a quantity of suspected cannabis during routine patrol on Virgin Gorda.

March 30th, 2026
Sudden Death: Police Constable Dikembe Vanterpool passes

CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- A Police Constable, stationed at the Cane Garden Bay Police Station, has died suddenly, today, Monday, March 30, 2026.

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