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Oleanvine & Kadeem S. Maynard want leniency in drug trafficking case
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Ahead of the sentencing date for former BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Managing Director Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard and her son Kadeem S. Maynard, their defence has appealed to the court to consider leniency and reduced sentence for their clients.
Vehicle found with gunshots near boat fire scene in West End- RVIPF
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Police are said to be investigating reports of a vehicle found with gunshots “within close proximity” of the boat fire at West End early this morning, August 16, 2023.
Police recover stolen boat; Ammo seized
EAST END, Tortola, VI- A boat reported stolen on August 12, 2023, has been recovered by police, our news centre has been informed.
USVI: 2 arrested in relation to $71K fraud scheme @Banco Popular
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FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Detectives from the Economic Crime Unit of the [US] VI Police Department on Friday, August 11, 2023, arrested two individuals, identified as Luis Arias Alvarez, 26, and Daymarie Roque-Guerrero, 21, on charges related to an elaborate scheme defrauding Banco Popular customers out of a total of $71,000.
‘Heritage’ witnesses stabbing incident in Florida
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Host of Tola Radio VI Floyd Burnett aka ‘Heritage’ found himself on the news in Miami, Florida Saturday night, August 12, 2023, although not for the most pleasant reasons.
UPDATE: Capoons Bay shooters rode motor scooters, wore masks & hoodies- Source
CAPOONS BAY, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our news centre is that the shooters at Capoons Bay last night, August 9, 2023, were heavily armed, wore masks and hoodies, and arrived on motor scooters.
16 fights parted; cocaine & marijuana seized @ Festival Village- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is issuing a strong warning to persons who intend to engage in any form of violence or intend to use any form of illegal drugs while on the Festival Grounds.
'I would welcome more help' from UK to fight crime- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), while acknowledging that the United Kingdom (UK) has assisted the territory with tackling crime, especially organised crime and those relating to the drugs trade, has said more help would be appreciated.
Rico Penn is 4th person charged in cocaine seizure- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Police have charged a fourth person in its continued inquiries into the cocaine, firearms, boat and ammunition seizure during the operation at East End last week Wednesday, July 19, 2023.
Police reportedly continue to make arrests in relation to latest drug bust
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Information reaching our newsroom is that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is continuing to make arrests as the investigation progresses into the seizure of cocaine and firearm and the detention of two vessels at East End on July 19, 2023.
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