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1 arrested following gun & ammo find in Fat Hogs Bay
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- A 30-year-old man has been charged after a 9mm pistol and ammunition were recovered during a routine overnight patrol in Fat Hogs Bay.
UPDATE: Filipino woman found dead may have committed suicide?
McNAMARA, Tortola, VI- As police continue their investigation into the death of a female Virgin Islands resident of Filipino nationality, new information has emerged.
RVIPF appeals to public for information about K’moi Walters’ murder
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is appealing to members of the public who may have information about the July 6, 2026, murder of K'moi Walters.
Closure of EE Police Station extended 'until further notice'
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The East End Police Station will remain closed "until further notice" as renovation work continues.
UPDATE: Homicide victim identified as Kmoi Walters
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI- Now that the next of kin has been advised of the tragedy, our News Centre can disclose that the victim of the fatal shooting is Kmoi Walters. The shooting happened early this morning, Monday, July 6, 2026, in Huntums Ghut, on the main island of Tortola.
Child injured after reportedly falling from balcony @Major Bay
MAJOR BAY, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has said it is investigating an incident involving a young child who sustained injuries following an incident at a residence in Major Bay on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Richard Ullger is out of the territory again! RVIPF tight-lipped
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Since officially assuming the role of Interim Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in November 2025, Mr Ullger has been making frequent trips out of the territory; however, the reasons are unknown to the public.
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.
The 'continued exploitation' of police officers 'will no longer be tolerated'- PWA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “The continued exploitation of officers through delayed compensation, unresolved salary disparities, and prolonged administrative inaction will no longer be tolerated.” This is according to the Police Welfare Association (PWA) in a statement on June 2, 2026, titled: Police Welfare Association Demands Immediate Action on Pay Inequities, Non-payment of Allowances, Regularising Acting Appointments, and Systemic Administrative Failures.
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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