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June 5th, 2025
Nyron A. Erickson to be laid to rest Saturday, June 7, 2025

WEST END, Tortola, VI- CEO of West Bank Records Mr Nyron A. Erickson aka ‘NY’, who was gunned down at Freshwater Pond on Tortola on Saturday, May 10, 2025, will be laid to rest on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

June 4th, 2025
Police investigating reports of gunshots @ Tortola nightclub

FREE BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our News Centre is that detectives of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are investigating reports of gunfire at a nightclub on Tortola on Saturday night, May 31, 2025.

May 25th, 2025
USVI: Elderly man gives thousands of $$ to alleged extortionist

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CHRISTIANSTED, St Croix, USVI— A man is facing serious charges after allegedly coercing an elderly resident into repeated, unwanted financial transactions under threats of violence.

May 24th, 2025
RSS, US authorities in manhunt for suspected killer—Deputy Commissioner Davis

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Kendrick Davis has confirmed the full-scale activation of regional and international law enforcement support in the continuing search for the suspect wanted in connection with the recent murder of Nyron A. Erickson in the Virgin Islands.

May 22nd, 2025
USVI: STT woman fatally shot; Ex-boyfriend charged

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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— A 33-year-old woman has died following a fatal shooting on Tuesday evening, May 20, 2025, and her ex-boyfriend has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with her death, according to VIPD Director of Communications Glen Dratte.

May 17th, 2025
RVIPF reports 183% spike in robberies

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Kendrick Davis, on Friday, May 16, 2025, during a press engagement, said gun-related robberies in the Territory have surged dramatically in 2025 compared to the same period last year.

May 16th, 2025
Police confirms Trinidadian 'Small Brent' wanted for Nyron A. Erickson's murder

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has named John Emmanuel, aka Brent Dawn Emmanuel and Small Brent, as a suspect in the murder of 32-year-old Nyron A. Erickson on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

May 15th, 2025
'Small Brent' wanted for 'recent' murder; Considered armed & dangerous

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is urgently seeking the assistance of the public in locating a highly dangerous individual, John Dawn Emmanuel, known by the alias 'Small Brent'.

May 15th, 2025
Gov't begins plans for 'crime summit' in wake of Nyron A. Erickson's murder

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— In the wake of the fatal shooting—just ahead of Mother’s Day—in which Nyron A. Erickson was slain in a hail of gunfire, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) announced plans for a national crime summit that will bring together a wide range of stakeholders in an urgent bid to tackle gun violence and strengthen public safety in the Virgin Islands.

May 13th, 2025
Armed assailants rob 'popular bar' in Sea Cows Bay

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is said to be investigating a report of an armed robbery that occurred at a popular bar in the Sea Cows Bay area late Monday night, May 12, 2025.

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