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Violent & sex crimes sky-rocket in VI- 2015 RVIPF Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Despite reporting that there was a general reduction in crimes in the Virgin Islands, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) was concerned with the staggering 44% increase in violent crimes reported in 2015.
'Culture of disrespect’ has taken firm root in VI society- Alwin James
EAST END, Tortola, VI – While the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has reported a reduction in certain types of crime for 2015, it has noted with alarm the amount of reports of serious assaults, drawing the conclusion that we are seemingly no longer our brother’s keeper.
RVIPF adds purpose-built vehicles to its fleet
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The two of the first built-for-purpose police vehicles ever acquired by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force 9RVIPF) are now on the roads of Tortola, with the third one on its way.
Missing child was not hurt – DCoP Alwyn James
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Deputy Commissioner of Police Alwyn James said there is no indication that 12-year old Siriena Wharton who was found in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, was hurt in any way.
UPDATE: Police encouraged by support in locating 12 year old girl
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Police are following several lines of inquiry in locating Siriena Tyrella Wharton who was reported missing since 12 December 2013.
Smartphone tracking device leads police to thieves
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Two men, in separate incidences, were arrested after stolen phones were found either in their possession or on property where they had been with the use of smartphone tracking software technology.
$100,000 reward offered for info in Francis’ murder
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Royal Virgin Islands Police are offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Cornel Melbourne Francis.
Are residents’ phones being tapped? Is VI now a Police state?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With such a small community and many concluding already that there is nothing confidential in the Virgin Islands, there remain questions and concerns over police power and whether residents’ phones, both land-line and cellular, are being tapped or ‘bugged’ by the state.
UPDATE: 16-year-old in alleged gun find remanded to prison
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The 16-year old male allegedly discovered by police with a gun on May 8, 2013 appeared before the Magistrate's Court today, May 23, 2013 to answer to the charges of unlawful possession of ammunition and carrying an unlicensed firearm.
Alwin James back in! Roy Stoutt back out!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A story that was first carried by this news site last year about the short overseas study leave of Ag. Deputy Commissioner of Police Alwin James has turned out to be just as Virgin Islands News Online reported.
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