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UPDATE: Three 'local' men arrested in relation to murder of Jason L. Vanterpool- RVIPF

The three men arrested at Butu Mountain this morning, November 12, 2015 were arrested on suspicion of the murder of Jason Leonard Vanterpool, a press release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has stated. Photo: Team of Reporters/File
Ranks of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) reportedly conducted a raid at this apartment at Butu Mountain this morning, November 12, 2015. Three persons were arrested. Photo: Team of Reporters
Ranks of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) reportedly conducted a raid at this apartment at Butu Mountain this morning, November 12, 2015. Three persons were arrested. Photo: Team of Reporters
BUTU MOUNTAIN, Tortola, VI- The three men arrested at Butu Mountain this morning, November 12, 2015 were arrested on suspicion of murder, a press release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has stated.

Virgin Islands News Online first and accurately reported this morning that police had arrested three men in Butu Mountain sometime around 8am.

"Officers from the Special Investigations Unit, supported by other members of the RVIPF, executed three search warrants on three premises at Butu Mountain this morning as investigations continue into the murder of Jason Leonard Vanterpool whose body was discovered at his Butu Mountain apartment on 12 October,” the press release issued this afternoon stated.

Virgin Islands News Online had also first and accurately broken the news of the discovery of the bullet riddled body of Leonard Vanterpool, 28, in October, 2015.

According to the release, three local men have since been arrested on suspicion in the murder and are currently being questioned by officers. Two of the men have since been discharged and the third is still in custody being questioned in an unrelated investigation.

“The Special Investigations Unit thanked those members of the public who have already come forward and assisted with information into this violent crime. Investigators, however, continue to seek the assistance of the public.

The RVIPF is making an appeal to those people with information to come forward. Persons can give that information directly to detectives within the Special Investigations Unit at 368-5682 or call the Miami-based anonymous Crimestoppers number at 800-8477,” the press release added.

See link to related story:

http://www.virginislandsnewsonline.com/en/news/update-police-confirm-jason-leonard-vanterpools-death-an-act-of-homicide

See previous article published November 12, 2015

Three held in police raid @ Butu Mountain

Ranks of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) reportedly conducted a raid at an apartment at Butu Mountain and held three persons this morning, November 12, 2015.

According to reports, police visited the apartment just before 8am.

Shortly after the ranks came out of the apartment with three men. They also allegedly took a number of items that were sealed in no less than four bags and about two containers.

Information requested from Police Information Officer Diane Drayton was not forthcoming up to publication time.

Virgin Islands News Online is following this story and will keep you updated as information comes in.

14 Responses to “UPDATE: Three 'local' men arrested in relation to murder of Jason L. Vanterpool- RVIPF”

  • wize up (12/11/2015, 08:53) Like (39) Dislike (10) Reply
    tipped off by informer...
    • ....... (12/11/2015, 11:36) Like (86) Dislike (1) Reply
      @wise up
      We the people of this territory needs to do more tipping off. Clean up time my boi.
      • ..... (12/11/2015, 14:39) Like (54) Dislike (5) Reply
        Start by cleaning up the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force !!!
        Start tipping off NOW !!!
        • Great idea@....... (12/11/2015, 15:02) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
          Start the DA affiliate clean up in RVIPF CLEAN START SOON
  • foxy (12/11/2015, 10:01) Like (9) Dislike (28) Reply
    People hurt we need cash to live
    • Strups (12/11/2015, 15:58) Like (23) Dislike (1) Reply

      Funny that you would say that when the very same ppl who either up & down robbing, doing drugs or selling them r@$$ isn't willing to go out & look work. What are they doing with themselves? I'll tell you...dropping out of school at a young age or being kicked out for bad behavior, sitting around smoking & running woman, living home with mommy still etc. Education free in the BVI & I guarantee you none of them even attempting to get some form of education but rather prefer to come after ppl like myself who getting up everyday to go earn an honest dollar to support myself and my kids, to rob me. They fact of the matter is they don't want to work hard for nothing they just want easy money & is that same easy money that going be the downfall of them

  • Lily Ann (12/11/2015, 12:15) Like (10) Dislike (22) Reply
    Them Cops cant find a pen in their desk drawer ... Is incriminating evidence they gonna find ??? Struuups ... I smell a RAT !!!! These Customers aint Loyal !!!
  • . (12/11/2015, 12:15) Like (22) Dislike (3) Reply
    Don't for Jason Leonard and the other 31 unsolved murders.
  • Skeptic (12/11/2015, 12:30) Like (14) Dislike (5) Reply
    They will be released tomorrow without charge. As usual
  • Xxx (12/11/2015, 18:12) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    My parner ts is free
    • fake (12/11/2015, 20:50) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Hmmm ..... You are such a fool. Trust me fake people. May god bless your restless soul!
  • fish (12/11/2015, 18:58) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Dem know who did it
    • We want to know (13/11/2015, 21:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      so who get chaarge since it an exclusive missing that info
  • the living tribunal (13/11/2015, 14:32) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    pray for the family of the deceased they may get the justice that they seek


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