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30th homicide of 2023 recorded in USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- A grim milestone has been reached in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) for yet another year, as the [US] VI Police Department on Sunday, September 24, 2023, confirmed the territory's 30th homicide for 2023.
Trio found with high-velocity ammo in vehicle granted $20K bail
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The three men arrested and charged after ammunition was found in a vehicle they were in while in Road Town on September 20, 2023, received bail in the Magistrate’s Court today, Monday, September 25, 2023.
‘I heard gunshots while in bed with my wife & child’- Hon Turnbull
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Representative for the Second District Hon Melvin M. Turnbull told lawmakers on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA), while speaking under ‘Other Business’, about an experience he claimed to have had while in bed with his immediate family.
‘We must urgently increase security’ @ airport in Anegada- Gov Rankin
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Governor John J. Rankin, CMG has called for an urgent increase of security at the Auguste George Airport on Anegada.
UPDATE: Erickson facing 21 charges; 3 others charged for ammo possession
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following news of the arrest of a male on his arrival to the Virgin Islands, detectives of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force have announced tonight, Thursday, September 21, 2023, that Nyron Erickson, a 31-year-old resident of West End, Tortola was charged with a total of 21 criminal offenses.
UPDATE: Plane caught fire shortly after ‘unauthorised’ landing on Anegada- Police
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Police have since confirmed they are investigating an unauthorised landing of an aircraft at the Auguste George Airport on Anegada in the early hours of the morning, September 20, 2023.
Reynaldo A. C. Hewlett ordered deported from VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Reynaldo A.C. Hewlett, who has faced several charges for burglary over the years, was earlier this month ordered deported from the territory by Governor John J. Rankin, CMG.
RVIPF warns of increase in attempted theft from vehicles
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has noted an increase in reports of individuals attempting to gain unauthorised access to vehicles by pulling at the exterior door handles within the Road Town area.
17-year-old slapped with drugs & traffic charges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A 17-year-old male of Free Bottom has found himself in hot water after he was allegedly held with a controlled drug and found to be in violation of several traffic laws.
VI will be 'lost to crime' if Gov’t fails to create opportunities for youths- Curtis Callwood
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands (VI) fashion designer Curtis Callwood is calling on the Government to prioritise creating opportunities for local youths, whom he said are bursting with talent.
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