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4 dogs put down following vicious attacks- Police
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) says it ordered four dogs euthanised over the weekend, following incidents of each either injuring persons, or maiming or killing livestock.
Shots reportedly fired in Baughers Bay...again
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Reports reaching our news centre are that gunshots allegedly rang out in the Baughers Bay area around 9:25 pm on Monday, January 9, 2023.
RVIPF, Bob's Gas Station partnered to reward good drivers during festive season
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Community Policing Unit of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force in collaboration with Bob's Gas Station teamed up over the festive holiday season to present over 20 gas vouchers to motorists during Christmas week.
Botanic Station man charged, remanded for unlawful firearm possession
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – On December 19, 2022, Police in the Virign Islands arrested and charged Allesta Brewley, 35 of Botanic Station with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm with Intent to Endanger Life, Carrying a Firearm without a License and Unlawful Possession of Explosives.
JvD man charged with unlawful possession of a controlled drug
ROAD TOWN, Toyota, VI – Police on December 7, 2022, have arrested and charged Reginald Graham, 39 of Little Harbour, Jost Van Dyke with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Drug.
Police investigate reports of rapid gunfire in Baughers Bay
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Police are said to be investigating reports of heavy gunfire heard in the wee hours of Monday, December 12, 2022.
Female SVG native charged following high-powered assault rifles seizure
HARRIGAN’S ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Police have charged a female in relation to the discovery of two high-powered assault rifles, along with ammunition, at Harrigan’s Estate on November 16, 2022.
Police reports upsurge in vehicle break-ins
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is recording a spike in theft from motor vehicles and is asking the public to ensure that vehicles are locked when not in use, particularly for vehicles in parking lots during the day and overnight.
45-year-old Sea Cow's Bay man charged with Cannabis Cultivation, Threat to Kill
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - On October 25, 2022, at 16:29hrs Police arrested and charged Cecil Leslie, 45, Sea Cow's Bay for the offenses of Threat to Kill, Cultivation of Cannabis, Unlawful Possession of Explosive and Unlawful Possession of Cannabis, however, it remains unclear what date he will appear before the courts.
3-vehicle accident reported on James Walter Francis Drive
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- An accident on the eastbound carriageway of James Walter Francis Drive resulted in police being called to the scene today, November 2, 2022.