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1 arrested following gun & ammo find in Fat Hogs Bay

- Tiejie Henley of Luck Hill charged
30-year-old Tiejie Henley of Luck Hill, was arrested and charged with carrying a firearm without a licence and unlawful possession of explosives. Photo: RVIPF
RVIPF indicated that further inquiries led to the recovery of a 9mm pistol loaded with 15 rounds of ammunition. Photo: RVIPF
RVIPF indicated that further inquiries led to the recovery of a 9mm pistol loaded with 15 rounds of ammunition. Photo: RVIPF
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- A 30-year-old man has been charged after a 9mm pistol and ammunition were recovered during a routine overnight patrol in Fat Hogs Bay.

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said officers on patrol shortly after midnight on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, observed a male “engaging in illegal activities” in the Fat Hogs Bay area. Further inquiries led to the recovery of a 9mm pistol loaded with 15 rounds of ammunition.

Man arrested & charged

The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Tiejie Henley of Luck Hill, was arrested and charged with carrying a firearm without a licence and unlawful possession of explosives. He remains in police custody pending a hearing before the Magistrate’s Court.

The RVIPF urged members of the public to report information about illegal firearms and other criminal activity. Information may be given to the Intelligence Unit at 368-9512, or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 800-8477 (TIPS).

46 Responses to “1 arrested following gun & ammo find in Fat Hogs Bay ”

  • Wellsah (23/07/2026, 07:09) Like (26) Dislike (12) Reply
    band man need tool just like bad man dem. need him out before festival
  • Selective Outrage (23/07/2026, 07:10) Like (78) Dislike (9) Reply
    Nothing against him, but is anyone surprised by the number of people saying "Free Tiejie" and the amount of people who are supportive of it? Imagine if any of those bullets matched any past shooting, including the most recent ones—what do you think they’d be saying? "Oh, it was probably just a mix-up, a cool dude was killed by another cool dude; one's gone, it's sad, but yeah, Free Tiejie.
    Certain people around here can get caught doing the most, but because it's one of their favorites, it’s all good. Imagine talking a week ago about the number of illegal guns on the street, only to now change tune by saying, "real killers are out there," or that self-defense with an illegal gun ain't no big deal, etc.
    Serious question: what do real killers in the BVI look like? And if you know who real killers are from any generation of people, why haven't you ever told the authorities? Selective outrage.
    • @Selective Outrage (23/07/2026, 08:40) Like (64) Dislike (5) Reply
      I agree, and that's why we are where we are today: popularity over intellect. From the streets to the highest levels of office, too many people let loyalty and emotion outweigh reason and accountability.
    • FEO GOMEZ (23/07/2026, 11:00) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
      Because he is as soft as baby chit the entire BVI know that. The man is not a criminal nor is he criminal minded. I say to myself this man taking the charge for somebody else. That banf man ain't got no problems out here smh lol.
      • @FEO GOMEZ (23/07/2026, 13:30) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
        Didn;t know soft man need gun now... you'd think them would be too soft or timid to pull a trigger and take somebody life... weird....

        • FEO GOMEZ (24/07/2026, 09:09) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
          You up here sensitive like i'm lying so you tell me. He aint his brother mil now he will mash. Cmon now this man before band wah you talking bout. Soft dudes aint pulling no trigger they done thinking bout jail time before making a move lol.
      • FEO GOMEZ (23/07/2026, 14:17) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        tell them again !!!
  • asking for a friend (23/07/2026, 07:12) Like (21) Dislike (4) Reply
    is this the dude from Jugo ban?
    • work (23/07/2026, 07:56) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
      What is band man work?
    • LOL (23/07/2026, 14:09) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
      WELLLLLL, IF HE WAS/IS FROM JUJO BAND WHAT AN EMBARRASSING SATURATION. GUESS HE WILL BE SINGING WE DON’T WANT NO BAD MINDED PEOPLE AROUND WE FROM THE SLAMMER.
  • smh (23/07/2026, 07:15) Like (18) Dislike (5) Reply
    Why he need a gun?
    • mehnknow (23/07/2026, 10:40) Like (8) Dislike (5) Reply
      if youre out in the street or operate any business you need protection.
  • .. (23/07/2026, 07:45) Like (19) Dislike (6) Reply
    told mommy I rather get caught with it... I could always get a lawyer you can't get another son....
  • Either Or (23/07/2026, 07:54) Like (13) Dislike (2) Reply
    What are you more upset about? One less unregistered firearm off the streets or the individual who they found with an illegal firearm? Let say he didn’t get stop by the police. Would you still be for having an illegal firearm?
  • Do the crime..... Do the time!!! (23/07/2026, 08:06) Like (32) Dislike (6) Reply
    The best assassins are the quietest, friendliest ones. They are also great at hiding im plain site. This man live luck hill. Yet he up Fat Hogs Bay at midnight with a gun. People stop acting dumb. He was not playing high stakes Dominos. Im cool with him like everyone else and we so each other nothing but respect. However every man has to walk his road and make choices to stay on path. HE CHOSE NOT TO.
  • Reminds (23/07/2026, 08:55) Like (4) Dislike (7) Reply
    Me if whenever West Bank & Arran use to get locked up. Dispute what they known for it always had a free West Bank free Arran movement.
  • %100 raise (23/07/2026, 09:03) Like (14) Dislike (2) Reply
    Hold him until festival finished, he surely will learn after missing all the action.
  • Vibe (23/07/2026, 09:07) Like (9) Dislike (16) Reply
    If Jugo is mentally aware that one of his associates owned an illegal firearm he just as responsible. How can you be part of a stop the crime summit; calling out a murder for killing somebody who is close to him but play blinded by this smh
  • Bunk (23/07/2026, 09:10) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
    Good. One less gun man in the community.
  • Dear Jesus (23/07/2026, 09:22) Like (12) Dislike (2) Reply
    @selective outrage. I said the same thing. What if one of those bullet matches the one for the recent killing and others.

    Lord have mecry. Some people chose the wrong path mehson. Your career is over, over. Because that police record is not looking good , reg flagg for you.

  • my 2 cents (23/07/2026, 09:22) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    Everyone saying free him, is he training to operate a gun. So much black ppl get guns for their “protection” but little to no knowledge on how to use them. They think shooting a gun is easy like what you seeing the movies. So many ppl and children have been hit by stray bullets because of untrained handlers that swear they know how to shoot. Get trained and apply for license do it the right way. Hold everyone to standards regardless of popularity
  • over (23/07/2026, 09:26) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Who to trust! No one! Not a soul!
  • Jam (23/07/2026, 09:29) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    free jam up balo
  • mehnknow (23/07/2026, 09:31) Like (8) Dislike (5) Reply
    rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. the streets are hot you want him carry a blade for protection?
  • 008 (23/07/2026, 09:36) Like (14) Dislike (5) Reply
    Long story short. Is kool to protect yourself but the scope is wa concern me. Plus a full clip. Something tells me this guy was not into it solely to "PROTECT" himself. He seems like he was about to TRY and capture a bag. Anyhow. It aint the first time man buy illegal tings and de man dem bought it from rat dem out.
    This scene does not fit his profile. He ended up on lane he dont need to be in for wanting to be in ting.
  • What nahh (23/07/2026, 10:06) Like (14) Dislike (3) Reply

    Free him **** give him the same treatment as everyone who got hold for a gun…, put him on remand for months , why free him because he look cool / innocent/ singing music for you guys , the fact that he walks with a gun says a lot that means he’s liable for killing someone and hurting someone he also know that someone want to do him something

  • Yola (23/07/2026, 10:41) Like (8) Dislike (11) Reply
    Someone snitch on that dude cause how dem know gun up by him.
    • clown (23/07/2026, 12:06) Like (23) Dislike (1) Reply
      You can’t see them see the man doing something illegal aka smoking weed, learn to read and use context clues
    • @Yola (23/07/2026, 13:32) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
      you will be the same people saying why police dont solve the murders cuz of this dumb snitch mentality . but when is your turn im sure you would want some one to talk smh clowns
    • @Yola (23/07/2026, 14:22) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
      That is what the curb side is saying,someone snitch him out. This is a good reason to never let the right hand know what you got or what you are doing.NO JOKE, SOMEONE SNITCHED HIM OUT. HE DID NOT HAVE THE IRON TO ROB OR DO HARM TO ANYONE, HE HAD THE IRON FOR PROTECTION. THE WAY TORTOLA IS,YOU GOT TO HAVE SOME TYPE OF PROTECTION. I KNOW SOMEONE THAT WALK AROUND WITH ROCKS IN A BACKPACK. HE SAID IF ANYONE WALK UP ON HIM HE IS GOING TO SMASH OPEN THEIR FACE WITH THE BACKPACK OF ROCKS
  • IDIOTS!!!!!! (23/07/2026, 11:45) Like (7) Dislike (14) Reply
    if he was not born in the BVI deport him regardless of whether he gets prison time or not.
  • No offense (23/07/2026, 12:13) Like (1) Dislike (6) Reply
    But the bude with the pitbull named ( trump) will be happy to buy his ballz for his pet , who loves them ɓarbicued with a Lil jerk sauce on them to enhance the flavor.
  • BuzzBvi (23/07/2026, 12:31) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Back where you came from time!! I hear the call, from all the entreprenurial, business people with children in the VI!!
  • Illegal search? (23/07/2026, 12:46) Like (3) Dislike (10) Reply
    Was the search justified? Was it a legal search of his personal vehicle? If I don’t consent to your search without a warrant or probable cause. Because you see me smoking a joint on the block should not give the right to search without cause.
  • LEGALIZE IT (23/07/2026, 14:15) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    Legalize possessing firearms through an application and screening process!
  • pat (23/07/2026, 18:11) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Free the drew
  • legal (23/07/2026, 18:22) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Can I obtain a permit to get a legal gun please. I own a legal gun in America , why can I have one here.
  • 6 7 (23/07/2026, 21:15) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    If vibe band the DPP on jugo side remember jugo wife is the DPP cus
  • Herbs are us (24/07/2026, 06:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

    He does import the pop? Thus the search..and the gun to protect the pop?

  • BRAD BOYNES (24/07/2026, 07:26) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    Some of these young thirty year old teenagers are not getting it. Not at all. Sad. You think you are something because you are thirty, forty years old? You think you are something because you carry a Glock. Try Jesus. He will make a punk out of you. Now you are stained with gun possession guilty or not guilty for the rest of your natural life. Check yourself young man.
    • Wellsah (24/07/2026, 09:14) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      many old timers had firearms to hunt ducks and protect their family and businesses. gun ownership should be as accessible as car ownership.
  • l (25/07/2026, 12:57) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thi man doesn't look thirty he look older than that lol
  • lk (25/07/2026, 16:57) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Put down the gun only coward use that stuff man


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