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UPDATE: Runaway driver was allegedly caught hiding in bushes

- loaded firearm, $8000 in cash & marijuana found
April 29th, 2020 | Tags: firearm traffic stop marijuana arrest RVIPF
Police were able to recover a loaded firearm, cash, and marijuana after a search of the vehicle, a Ford Taurus, which was left with a lone occupant after the driver made off on April 28, 2020. Photo: Team of Reporters
A traffic stop over seatbelt in Road Town by ranks of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) resulted in the recovery of a loaded firearm and the arrest of two males this morning, April 28, 2020. Photo: Team of Reporters
A traffic stop over seatbelt in Road Town by ranks of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) resulted in the recovery of a loaded firearm and the arrest of two males this morning, April 28, 2020. Photo: Team of Reporters
Two males have been arrested following the discovery of a loaded firearm and a small quantity of marijuana during a traffic stop by police in Road Town today, April 28, 2020. Photo: Team of Reporters
Two males have been arrested following the discovery of a loaded firearm and a small quantity of marijuana during a traffic stop by police in Road Town today, April 28, 2020. Photo: Team of Reporters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The driver, who fled after police stopped his vehicle near the roundabout in Road Town, Tortola, on April 28, 2020, was reportedly found hiding in some bushes in John’s Hole, Tortola, according to reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online (VINO).

Police were able to recover a loaded firearm, cash, and marijuana after a search of the vehicle, a Ford Taurus, which was left with a lone occupant after the driver made off.

This news site can confirm that the two occupants of the vehicle are a 23-year-old Guyanese and a 33-year-old Vincentian.

Driver 'suspiciously' switched lanes

According to senior sources within the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), police stopped the vehicle when they noticed the driver had suspiciously switched lanes in an attempt to avoid a police stop and search in the heart of Road Town, just after 11:00am on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.

The driver, a Guyana national, got out of the car and ran. He was reportedly chased by police and later found hiding in the bushes at John’s Hole.

The Vincentian left in the vehicle was questioned and searched.

Police allegedly found over $8,000 cash and over 13 grams of cannabis in his pocket.

A loaded pistol was reportedly found under a mat on the passenger side of the motor car.

The homes of the two men were also reportedly searched but nothing illegal was found.

The two remain in police custody.

It is unclear if any charges have been laid as yet.

See previous article published April 28, 2020

2 arrested for load firearm & 'weed' following traffic stop in RT

- incident took place near roundabout in Road Town

A traffic stop over seatbelt in Road Town by ranks of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) resulted in the recovery of a loaded firearm this morning, April 28, 2020.

According to reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online, two males are now in custody.

Our newsroom was told by sources close to the situation that a small quantity of marijuana was also discovered during the vehicle search.

Vehicle was stopped for seatbelt violation!

Reports are that police stopped a vehicle after it was noted seatbelts were not being worn by its occupants.

Once the vehicle was stopped; however, the driver allegedly took off running, leaving the passenger in the vehicle.

Upon inspection, police allegedly found an automatic rifle under the passenger seat.

The arrests were confirmed by Police Information Officer, Akia L. Thomas.

"I can confirm the arrest of two males in road town after 11:00am this morning after being intercepted by police. Investigations are ongoing into this matter," Ms Thomas said.

71 Responses to “UPDATE: Runaway driver was allegedly caught hiding in bushes”

  • Jane (28/04/2020, 17:23) Like (36) Dislike (1) Reply
    No common sense
    • TO JANE (28/04/2020, 18:19) Like (24) Dislike (4) Reply
      None at all, but watch and see.....they'll just get a slap on the wrist cause the courts don't take guns and ammo charges as serious as they should
    • Steve (28/04/2020, 23:44) Like (22) Dislike (1) Reply
      Having no common sense is how some of these idiots get caught. That gun they found was meant for trouble for someone. Glad the idiots were not wearing their seat belts and that is what got them caught. Good work Police Officers because it is not safe out there anymore.
      • To Steve (29/04/2020, 13:47) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
        We can only imagine what they're intentions are. One of the biggest problem here on the island is the fact that many guns and ammunition made its way here. And people are not just keeping them for style and fashion...when the police released the information that a HIGH POWERED GUN was used in the West end murders...that was a wake up call for many of us who call these islands our home....our communities are no longer peaceful
  • Xbox (28/04/2020, 17:39) Like (9) Dislike (3) Reply
    playing to many video games: partner took of running I hope when reality set in he will be fine...
  • Hmm (28/04/2020, 17:43) Like (13) Dislike (78) Reply
    I bet them parents is island people
    • @hmm (28/04/2020, 18:59) Like (11) Dislike (65) Reply
      If not both, at least one always.
    • Guest (28/04/2020, 19:02) Like (21) Dislike (2) Reply
      nope, local
      • @guest (29/04/2020, 12:09) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
        Liar liar pants on fire.
        A 23 year old Guianese and a 33 year old Vincentian yeah, but you knew that,
    • wise up (28/04/2020, 19:03) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      u mean rockers island
    • Hmmm (28/04/2020, 19:08) Like (35) Dislike (13) Reply
      Jackaas they're from right here. One is my son. Island as you call them is good people. I'm so shameful of our own young people.
      • DEDE (29/04/2020, 09:34) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
        @Hodgie
        You need to stop lying. One the young man born and raised in Guyana.
      • (29/04/2020, 12:13) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
        So why the police are confirming that the culprits are a 23 year old zVincentian and a 33 year old Guianese.
        Are you a liar or jyst mistaken.
        Thought it was a different job? Yeah that one.
      • @Hodgie (29/04/2020, 17:15) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
        Which one are you claiming to be your son Hodgie.?
        Will you and him be funding his defense or will it be the taxpayers
        Where did you go wrong Daddy or was it your poor choice for baby mama.
    • Really? (28/04/2020, 19:10) Like (34) Dislike (12) Reply
      VINO

      Why are you not screening the comments? Comments of hate and discrimination should not be allowed. This Hmm individual and certain others continue to post such hateful comments and that's okay with you? Isn't Tortola an island?
      • @ Really (28/04/2020, 19:53) Like (6) Dislike (3) Reply
        VINO is operating in the Virgin Islands: after you purchase VINO then you can do whatever you desire: better yet start your own web media. your question is somewhat stupid because the territory is a chain of islands. These little islands have some of you tripping: some of you hate VI people but just won’t leave
      • @Really? (29/04/2020, 12:27) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
        Facts ,documented visual truth.
        A Guianese. A Vincentian just now.
        No discrimination.,we seeing.
        To be forewarned is to be forearmed.
        If it looks like a duck and walks like duck it is a duck.
        You can take them outta there but you cannot take outta there out of them. Facts!!! VI ,a giving refuge,does not deserve the dregs.
      • freedom (29/04/2020, 22:00) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        of speech.
    • Puddy cat (28/04/2020, 19:24) Like (37) Dislike (4) Reply
      Stop being a panty wearing puddy cat and post you name and address...every day you do your best to push hate between the descendants of the slave trade calling others island man like you live on a flipping continent, and blaming every event on non BV-islanders. Fool YOU are still PROPERTY of the queen and will die as her property. I pray you wake up before it's to late unless ,,,,,your forefather was a colonizer himself making it the reason you find pleasure in creating conflict among the the children of the most high.
    • Myron stop (28/04/2020, 21:38) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
      I really don’t see why you feel that you need to continuously to drive a wedge between the local and Island people. You don’t have a heart? You want to control everybody?
    • Guest (28/04/2020, 21:46) Like (1) Dislike (5) Reply
      Possibly, that’s why your garrot behind post that
    • Road Town Rebel. (28/04/2020, 22:19) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply

      What does it matter they from here or foreign?

      • @RoadTownRebel (29/04/2020, 12:32) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
        It matters. It matters a whole lot
        Ask Trump
        • Don't Hate (29/04/2020, 19:43) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
          Where you from don't have ntn to do with the problem at hand is what you do as an individual that defines the whole purpose and your character as a person..and we can't ask trump cuz trump ain got ntn to do with vi people and he is more of and ass than we are..the only thing we vi got in common to trump is blaming other people..what we do with our life ain you or anybody business that their business not your...they will handle them business how them see fit just see n don't see and stay humble
      • @Road Town Rebel (29/04/2020, 12:49) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
        Well,for starters, it matters because VIslanders are not and neither were they beggars. A nonviolent lifestyle of its people resulted in they and their countr'y affluence. Their bread is buttered for that reason. Unlike Guiana and St Vincent having endless natural resource..oil,gold, fertile soil etc.The VI has none. The resource of the VI is the character if its people. Foreigners given occupancy via the VI genorosity, then changing the character of the place to reflect they and their countries character is the death of the Vi.
        • GG (30/04/2020, 14:50) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
          First off learn to spelll it’s always y’all broke mds that always have the most to say hmm u should post your real name man... keyboard gangster
    • reality (29/04/2020, 07:06) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      So I'm guessing from your comment, that you don't believe that the name, BVI or V I, tells you that people from here are more island people than any other Caribbean country.??!!! Stop being an Ignorant fool with these decisive comments.
    • @hmm (29/04/2020, 09:39) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
      @ Hmm - If one of your ancestors is not an "island people" you are probably inbred, which would explain your retarded comment.
    • reality (29/04/2020, 11:31) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      Really......I was born here, and I must say what kind of a stupid statement is that to make!!! What relevance is that to what they're being accused of. My assumptions is that only people of "down Island" heritage are criminals........how stupid!!!
    • Hmm (29/04/2020, 14:36) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      Newsflash... Tortola is an Island.
  • lol (28/04/2020, 17:53) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    It was hilarious
  • island girl (28/04/2020, 17:56) Like (17) Dislike (8) Reply
    Smfh. Is that the only reasoning you Tolans can make? Sad. Go take a bath.
  • Stripes (28/04/2020, 17:56) Like (27) Dislike (3) Reply
    These idiots need Long Jaill sentence and 12 lashes every morning....
  • I am the smartest (28/04/2020, 18:05) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    I can't cook clean do anything in the house so let me go where somebody dose everything for me for this lockdown since no hotel is open, I am so brilliant with my plans for life...look like he have a war going on somewhere, people trying to get food and I here like the wise's guy
  • Big Slick Willie (28/04/2020, 18:08) Like (12) Dislike (2) Reply
    And THAT would have been a GREAT time to be wearing a mask. Great photo. Saw that going on myself today. Dumba$$es.
  • he (28/04/2020, 18:16) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Whoop say he off and now he on
  • legal team (28/04/2020, 18:24) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    let me check the law on firearms to ensure that if convicted in a court of law,they should be sentenced to the maximum.
  • seat belt (28/04/2020, 18:27) Like (7) Dislike (26) Reply
    One thing i always learn is when u riding dirty always put on ur seat belt cauz one traffic stop cud lead to something else....free my nigga tho
  • period (28/04/2020, 18:37) Like (9) Dislike (6) Reply
    They from here so we can let our taxpayers pay for them in jail but them from the down island coming here with them crime no sah deport.
    • @period (28/04/2020, 22:42) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Lmao big man I tune in just to look for your comments, pure comedy
    • VG (29/04/2020, 06:36) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I bet u if u is a man or a woman u had a down island person or u might want your own family
  • flUffy (28/04/2020, 18:54) Like (14) Dislike (7) Reply
    Well Cory my boy......(pop goes the weasel) always told you that gold digger was going be your downfall...she robbed you then set you up!!So who driving the Kia??
    • @Fluffy (28/04/2020, 20:39) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
      True that. She got him good. She CATFISH and ICK his behind all at the same time. KIA time. LOL.
    • @Fluffy (28/04/2020, 22:58) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
      KIA-R-US for sure. She ain’t nothing but a gold digger. Dude, she free as a bird, partner flew the coop when the cops roll up, damn dude, you really had a hard day. You pick your poison dude.
  • Well (28/04/2020, 18:58) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    What a rat, he took off and scatter leaving his road dawgs as they call them to take the LICK. You know who your true road dawgs are when s**t hit the fan.
  • old (28/04/2020, 20:06) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    People so broke from this virus .And you all caring around gun to rob people .Good job police. Them crook.
  • look (28/04/2020, 20:28) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    How Island people be come d center of attaction well sar if any would have told me that I will have never believe island as how they call us let big up our sleeves ok we become neture s little secret
  • Listen Now (28/04/2020, 20:35) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
    You know what’s sad - these imposter Virgin Islanders blogging about “island people” this and that. Let me shed some light - rarely if at all it’s BVIslanders blogging these things. Keep hiding behind the computer spewing hate and discrimination - God sees and knows it all. Pretending to create hate against BVIslanders is not nice and it’s dangerous. Please stop!
    • Fr fr (28/04/2020, 23:27) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
      For real. BVI-landers dont care, the young generation cares even less to discriminate.

      Observe that the majority of people on this island are not from here, and think where they came from is better.

      Logically the majority of these comments are not even from real BVI-landers.
  • g (28/04/2020, 20:38) Like (1) Dislike (7) Reply
    We ah warn ar u when island people send u all mad remember total no have no RED ROOF is all d way Antigua go meet we island people u get me
  • man o man (28/04/2020, 20:44) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Dude took off sprinting like a jackrabbit in heat leaving dumb and dumber holding the bag.
  • Poppy show (28/04/2020, 21:12) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Rule 1. When riddin dirty, buckle up! But I’m glad they didn’t and one more illegal gun off the street. They probably prevented one or you’ll from being robbed or shot. Day 1) overcrowded. Day 2. Man get stop with weed and guns. Day 3?
    • @poppy show (28/04/2020, 23:11) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
      Day 3? who knows could be they was out looking to buy a mask.

      These man so dumb. They dont have the sense to take a ticket and be polite.

      Took off running well well aint that suspicious. Bet he didnt even know what they were getting stopped for and 'jumped the gun' LOL
  • @Look (29/04/2020, 04:02) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Nearly become nature little secret.....just need to learn to spell and stop theif .....from ur own self
    • Mercy BVIslanders (29/04/2020, 10:04) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      The BVI Islanders Mercy borners with Island Parenta are the most hateful ones against down islanders.. They are half breed looking attention. Want so bad to feel accepted and belong, some of them aint even get their passport as yet. They quick to call othets Island peoplw.. They are only BVIslanders because of Mercy.. I know that for a fact... im nit guessing..
  • Took off (29/04/2020, 07:38) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    When he took of running, he give up the others to the police. A Rat will always be a Rat.
  • So I see (29/04/2020, 11:42) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    He was hiding out in the bushes like a cornered rat. Heard on the streets Larry, Curly and Moe was on their way to set up and rob someone for their stash.karma was swift this time.
  • Me thinks (29/04/2020, 13:15) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply

    We need to wise up. Seriously. There is no more time for following the agendas of other people...even if they look like us. It’s time to pull together because there is a real fight coming. He who has eyes to see and ears to hear, let him do both.

  • 90% Fake bvilanders online (29/04/2020, 13:18) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    They had me fooled too thinking these two was local dudes.

    You all are sad. Want to be online masquerading as if you from here.

    Now it is clear who really gives the BVI a bad name. Online and dare I say offline too.

    Tourist come here and will be lucky to converse with a real local.
  • Weed Sah (29/04/2020, 16:37) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Police allegedly found over $8,000 cash in his pocket. Hon. Penn you still feel we have poor people in the Virgin Islands. Most of that money if not all would be sent home thru Money Gram or Western Union. All Premier Fahie is asking for is 7%.
  • Weed Sah (29/04/2020, 16:37) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Police allegedly found over $8,000 cash in his pocket. Hon. Penn you still feel we have poor people in the Virgin Islands. Most of that money if not all would be sent home thru Money Gram or Western Union. All Premier Fahie is asking for is 7%.
  • Don't Hate (29/04/2020, 19:58) Like (0) Dislike (5) Reply
    Yall need humble ayo self from putting ayo mouth in other people affairs what they do and how them live is there life not your is them bed them making not yours what yall need to stay focus and worry about is ayo own background and what's in front of ayo period way them from or wats not ain your business either becuz we all ain perfect or so meno why yall acting like ayo any better ..yall need go somewhere with ayo corrupt judgement and keep yall feedback to yall self cuz ain nobody want to hear that..instead of saying something negative say something positive that why the country and ayo fam will never see good why becuz of the negativity yall bringing out in the world..and as for the people that wishing bad for people there jus pray n make sure your people and your family str8 becuz one day you might be in that position or worst and you would ain be barking then so don't try bark now..cuz yall time will come..yall always talking bout the youths and what's not but yall ain't doing ntn to help them than the shit yall talking now just bringing people down that what ayo islanders good for..some hypocrites ayo be..barking behind close doors but not in front
    • To Don't Hate (29/04/2020, 21:51) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Have you ever heard of FULL STOPS? Geesh!
      • Too don't hate (02/05/2020, 15:21) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        Don't got time for you or ur wanna be smart mouth..u could like move somewhere else with that shit and find something better to do with yourself..me and language of writing is the least of your problem
  • legal team (30/04/2020, 09:01) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    The Law:

    Firearms.[A lethal barreled weapon] from which dangerous bullets can be discharged.

    (Firearms, Amendment Act,1993) of the laws of the virgin islands, as amended [section 11 of chapter 126 is hereby amended]

    repealed and substituted.

    [" (2) A person who contravenes the provisions of subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and liable-

    (a) upon summary conviction (in magistrates' court) to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years;

    or

    (b) upon conviction on indictment (queen vs accused-in the high court) to a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years.

    Legal team taking this case to the high court.

    Members of the jury,you have heard the evidence under oath,presented by the crown's witnesses.

    Mr.foreman of the jury,how do you say,guilty or not guilty?

    I would like to take this opportunity,to thank the royal police officers of her majesty's rvipf for maintaining law and order in this free and democratic society.

    You,officers risk your lives to save the lives of innocent citizens,who being terrorized by these lawless gangstars in our society.

    So for your service,and dedication,I recommend a raise of salary.

    One love.
    • @ legalt team (30/04/2020, 10:09) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      I say dem guilty and guilty for running as well.
      sentence, 9 yrs 11 months in hmp


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