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17-year-old slapped with firearm, ammo & robbery charges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has formally charged a 17-year-old male in connection with a series of recent robberies.
Police officer gets 32 months imprisonment for indecent assault on a minor
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- A police officer who was found guilty on two counts of indecent assault on a minor in the Magistrate’s Court on May 29, 2024, has been sentenced to 32 months imprisonment on each count.
VI can now use seized illicit assets to 'uplift society in various ways'- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Legislators in the House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands (VI) have unanimously approved the Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Amendment Bill 2025, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at strengthening the territory's financial crime framework, and to use the proceeds of illicit gains to go towards the general development of the Territory.
2 firearms, ammo recovered; 3 arrested- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following investigations into a string of robberies over the weekend, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has announced the recovery of firearms and ammunition and arrests.
Pastor from Tortola arrested on Child Abuse & Unlawful Sexual Contact charges in USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The [US] VI Police Department Criminal Investigation Bureau has arrested 63-year-old Lawrence Turnbull of Estate Mandahl, and pastor of the St Paul Baptist Church, on charges of child abuse and unlawful sexual contact.
Take extra precautions when making late-night ATM withdrawals- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following a second armed robbery targeting individuals withdrawing cash from the Banco Popular ATM in recent weeks, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is urging the public to be vigilant.
UPDATE: Stolen vehicles recovered
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has reported that the two vehicles reported stolen from MR Rentals in Paraquita Bay have been recovered.
Omari Roberts murder: 2 arrested & released
SOUTH HILL, Anguilla- The Royal Anguilla Police Force (RAPF) has said it continues to investigate the murder of Omari Roberts, who was shot dead at Hillside Bar and Grill, located on Back Street, South Hill, Anguilla early February 17, 2025.
UPDATE: VI boat captain Jose Miguel Hodge charged for alien smuggling in USVI
ANNABERG BEACH, St John, USVI- United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced on February 27, 2025, that Jose Miguel Hodge, 31, of the Virgin Islands, was charged with alien smuggling.
Man charged following Monday’s high-speed chase
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Police have arrested and charged Morgan Maduro with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Drug and Reckless and Negligent Act following a high-speed chase that ended in Sea Cows Bay on Monday, February 24, 2025.
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