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The Baths drowning: Tourist had swum to shore from charter vessel- RVIPF
THE BATHS, Virgin Gorda, VI- A 52-year-old male US citizen lost his life while swimming at The Baths on Virgin Gorda on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
UPDATE: Shalonde Small is woman killed in Brewers Bay accident
BREWERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The young woman who died following a vehicular accident in Brewers Bay on Friday, March 14, 2025, has been identified as Shalonde Small.
17-year-old slapped with firearm, ammo & robbery charges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has formally charged a 17-year-old male in connection with a series of recent robberies.
2 firearms, ammo recovered; 3 arrested- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following investigations into a string of robberies over the weekend, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has announced the recovery of firearms and ammunition and arrests.
Take extra precautions when making late-night ATM withdrawals- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following a second armed robbery targeting individuals withdrawing cash from the Banco Popular ATM in recent weeks, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is urging the public to be vigilant.
UPDATE: Stolen vehicles recovered
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has reported that the two vehicles reported stolen from MR Rentals in Paraquita Bay have been recovered.
4 firearms & 302 rounds of ammo recovered so far in 2025- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has said it recovered 4 firearms and 302 rounds of ammunition during the first six weeks of 2025.
Jacqueline E. Vanterpool 'is more than able to lead’ the RVIPF- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI—Outspoken commentator and former political consultant, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has publicly joined calls for the confirmation of Acting Commissioner of Police (CoP) Jacqueline E. Vanterpool, stating that she is more than capable of leading the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
George Ollivierre Jr charged with firearm & ammo possession
THRELLFALL, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has arrested three males following a targeted operation into the suspicion of Keeping an unlicensed firearm in the Threllfall area on Friday, February 7, 2025.
Explicit materials featuring high school students being illegally circulated- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI — The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is issuing a stern warning to the public about the illegal circulation of explicit material involving minors.

