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2 charged with firearm, ammunition & drug possession

- Rashon Lewis & Rhondella Guishard to appear before Magistrate Court at next available sitting
Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Armed Response Team charged a male and female with firearm and drug possession offences after a routine search of the rental vehicle the couple were in uncovered the illegal items. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Armed Response Team charged a male and female with firearm and drug possession offenses after a routine search of the rental vehicle the couple was in uncovered the illegal items.

While making their rounds late Tuesday night, August 30, 2022, officers of the unit approached a vehicle in the parking lot of Hodge’s Creek Marina. After detecting the scent of marijuana, the male driver was questioned and subsequently searched along with the female and the vehicle.

Pills suspected to be ecstasy also found

A semi-automatic pistol and two loaded magazines with a total of 24 rounds of ammunition were uncovered. Close to 240 grams of suspected cannabis and over $4,000 in cash were also found.

A search of the driver’s accommodations further uncovered a large quantity of pills suspected to be ecstasy.

Lewis & Guishard charged

Rashon Lewis, 42, a resident of Jacksonville, Florida and Rhondella Guishard, 25, of Horsepath were both charged with carrying a firearm without a license and unlawful possession of ammunition. Lewis was additionally charged with possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply, unlawful possession of cannabis and landing in the Territory without leave of an immigration officer. Other charges may be pending.

The two will appear in court at the next available sitting.

Inspector overseeing the unit Durville Carty said these officers consistently go beyond the call of duty even in the midnight hours. Not always does it bear fruit, but he noted that this time it did. The Inspector noted that officers will continue to keep the pressure on.

30 Responses to “2 charged with firearm, ammunition & drug possession”

  • Back Pum David (01/09/2022, 20:45) Like (19) Dislike (5) Reply

    What is this? These young peeps keep getting caught up. She just throw away she career and reputation for foolishness

  • l (01/09/2022, 21:06) Like (14) Dislike (5) Reply
    The custom system is socks those people bring in drugs in shoes cutting d bottom of the shoe and stick them back all in laptop the custom system need to upgrade
  • Prediction (01/09/2022, 21:15) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    the woman was probably working that thing for some extra cash
    • Hate the game not the player (02/09/2022, 13:02) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      For the way they want to live that's understandable..
  • Hmp straight to it (01/09/2022, 21:57) Like (20) Dislike (1) Reply
    That’s a retard move. Rental smelling of weed with a gun and about 10 ounces, pills and cash. They didn’t have to try hard to catch them riding dirty. So dumb it’s sad. You don’t have to deal drugs with a gun and you have to try really hard to get pulled over on Tortola, riders popping wheelies daily.
    • @HMP (02/09/2022, 14:27) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      Prisons around the world are full of drug dealers who got stopped for no tail light.
      98% of people who play these games are not the brightest stars.
  • HDF (01/09/2022, 22:15) Like (25) Dislike (4) Reply
    Hustlers Do Fold - Over the last 3 years we witnessed a lot of hustlers folding. No matter how smooth it’s going now one by one all the who’s living off drug money will feel a serious pinch. you just can’t avoid it. All those who invested illegal funding money to begin legitimate business will soon feel it. Nothing with drugs involved will last. So sad this young lady lose her life just like that smh was it worth it?
  • 17 years (01/09/2022, 22:23) Like (14) Dislike (1) Reply
    Just for that you need locking up. Girl what you doing with he.
  • bruhhh (01/09/2022, 22:27) Like (0) Dislike (10) Reply
    This is news??
  • She (01/09/2022, 22:34) Like (17) Dislike (6) Reply
    She doesn't stand a chance in hell now of ever getting a government job when she gets out of prison. How stupid can she be also out in the open smoking what is clearly recognizable to anyone passing by? Who is this guy she put her career on the line for? All these stupid chickenheads do is go after the money. Glad both of them got caught!
    • .... (02/09/2022, 09:54) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
      a real man would say everything is his...by law they have to charge two until one claims it doesn't mean she would have a record...in the WEVI we to quick to judge
  • LCS (02/09/2022, 03:09) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
    This was a positive result of police good work. It is needed more regularly.
    • All these Rentals.. (02/09/2022, 07:55) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
      No wonder so many rentals on the road...
      • rider (02/09/2022, 10:01) Like (0) Dislike (9) Reply
        What this have to do with them getting caught? Private vehicles getting caught too. Rentals are rented out because there is plenty who have license and don't owned their own vehicle.
  • Gully (02/09/2022, 06:23) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
    A wha' we waan?
    Weed and Hennessy
    And a little bit a grabba leaf
  • trust (02/09/2022, 07:20) Like (8) Dislike (10) Reply
    Someone rat cause how they know to pull in the parking lot area plus why my sexy friend with this guy that’s crazy
  • fact (02/09/2022, 07:53) Like (16) Dislike (12) Reply
    These comment section was created for envious cowards that will smile in the same person face. Stop wishing jail on people children, you do not know the true story and as far as I see, jail make for everybody. It’s man law. Not Gods law.
    • Uptop (04/09/2022, 22:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Big facts dont through stones if u got glass windows, if u dont kno the situation dont talk, assumption is a terrible thing

  • we the people (02/09/2022, 11:49) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    Must ask ourselves, as residents of the BVI, why these people and citizens of other countries thinks that Tortola is an easy target and haven for these types of criminal behavior??? How do they get in and out of the BVI without detection??
  • lol (02/09/2022, 12:29) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    It’s easy to come here and settle without any documents. He is just 1 in a couple thousand. Probably wanted where he come from. This island is never safe.
    • Forbidden Truth (03/09/2022, 08:11) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      @lol. Immigration Surveillance is not the same since Walters and Hill.
  • Money, power, pv559 (02/09/2022, 12:57) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Young lady, you can now understand your worth, your value.
    A grown man playing a Lil boy in big men's game, chilling with a Lil girl with work that's not mashing work sounds like trying to impress ah knuckle head Butterhead. A proper man a true boss would never have a good woman in such foolishness yet alone caught lacking easily.
    If your attracted to the game young lady atleast choose a boss and not a mule and if you're a mother this a prime example of not to choose the wrong men over your child...
  • Citizen (02/09/2022, 15:06) Like (1) Dislike (5) Reply
    Now Police deal with all the Motor bikes with loud muffler in East End. What about those smoking weed at road side from pickering house go straight to the bar near the police station.
  • unknown (02/09/2022, 16:17) Like (1) Dislike (9) Reply
    The news is makin it seem more than what it is. She was receiving a ride to go to her vehicle when the people did the search. She had no knowledge of what was in the vehicle. People are so quick to judge.
    • Ah sorry friend... (02/09/2022, 18:33) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      You try minus yourself from the equation cause your 7vck1n9 brain ain't adding up!!!!! You need divide the bv11sh1t and add commonsense cause you our here working off of a55gorithm and not algorithm as your EQ is questionable...
  • @citizen (03/09/2022, 09:14) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Relax ur doing too much. ATP weed should be legal. U get in more trouble smokin a joint that transporting 1000 kilos of coke there. Guess why your attracting criminals in a lawless place ? I refuse to visit that island again until I can smoke a joint in peace. Grow up!
  • black barbie (06/09/2022, 22:25) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    that will hold jlissa she will go look work now


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