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2 teens charged following firearms recovery @ Diamond Estate

-Charged are Jahvin Chinnery of JvD & Yrvin Stephens of Lower Estate
Charged are Jahvin Chinnery, 18, of Great Harbour, Jost van Dyke and Yrvin Stephens, 18, of Lower Estate. Photo: RVIPF
DIAMOND ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Two male teenagers have been charged in relation to the discovery and seizure of illegal firearms during a stop and search operation in Diamond Estate on Friday, October 10, 2025. This was a story first and accurately reported by our News Centre.

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in a press release today, October 13, 2025, said it has charged two men in connection with the discovery of the illegal firearms.

Charged are Jahvin Chinnery, 18, of Great Harbour, Jost van Dyke and Yrvin Stephens, 18, of Lower Estate. Both have been charged with Keeping a Firearm without a License, Unlawful Possession of a Prohibited Firearm and two counts of Unlawful Possession of Explosives for 34 rounds of ammunition.

The charges stem from an incident in which officers on mobile patrol stopped a vehicle and conducted a search that led to the recovery of two Glock pistols, and ammunition. Both men remain in custody pending their appearance before the Magistrate’s Court.

Illegal firearms have no place in VI- Acting CoP

Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool stated, “The removal of these weapons from our streets is a direct result of the vigilance of our officers who remain committed to safeguarding our communities. Illegal firearms have no place in the Virgin Islands, and we will continue to take decisive action against those who choose to possess them.”

The RVIPF said it continues to encourage the public to report any information related to illegal firearms or suspicious activity by contacting the Intelligence Unit at 368-9339 or through Crime Stoppers at 800-8477 or (284) 800-8477 from overseas. All information provided will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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25 Responses to “2 teens charged following firearms recovery @ Diamond Estate”

  • Lb (13/10/2025, 16:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    only a mother
  • ninja man (13/10/2025, 16:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    that bottom one i know only he mother love he for sure!
  • cat o 9 (13/10/2025, 16:31) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    CUT DEM LIL BEHIND
  • one eye rooster (13/10/2025, 16:32) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Jost van dyke tunup
  • james (13/10/2025, 16:45) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well we all know Chinneries are never up to no good. Look at Jost Van Dyke….ever seen an honest one?
  • oh ho (13/10/2025, 16:48) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    These lil pigs finally came to a fine market
  • yardee (13/10/2025, 16:49) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Dah one deh ugly eh!
  • Really!! (13/10/2025, 16:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I am sure the incompetent magistrates will give them bail. Then they can get back out and continue their crime spree with their cronies!! Sickening
  • Rubber Duck (13/10/2025, 16:56) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Free the drew
  • Blind Man (13/10/2025, 17:02) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Check to seei if bullets match from the shooting at pancake spot they were seen minutes before the shooting
  • Virgin Islander (13/10/2025, 17:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Give them the maximum sentence allowed by law, and lock these two demons up. They do not care about human life, they have no remorse, and they are the type who will rob, shoot, and kill people without regret. Now is the time to make an example of them.
  • ER (13/10/2025, 17:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Put the pressure on then where thay got those gun from and who thay are working for and what was there mission nothing just happen
  • WHAT!!! (13/10/2025, 17:36) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Keep the punks in custody, they will only go and get another gun when released.
  • BuzzBvi (13/10/2025, 17:36) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Definite case of send them back where they came from.
  • here comes (13/10/2025, 17:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The parents that pretending that their children are not into criminal activity are the most dangerous people in our community. Hope them get life!!!
  • something (13/10/2025, 17:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why these young criminals look so ugly.
  • LOL (13/10/2025, 17:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wanna be thugs.. they look like exactly what they are.. Idiot*!
  • Hmmn (13/10/2025, 18:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is sad sad news
  • Very Sad. (13/10/2025, 18:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    2 very lost and misguided young men. A very sorry situation. I really hope they can ignore this pathetic and short sighted way of life for their own sakes and the sake of the rest of us.
  • Blind Man (13/10/2025, 18:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Check the bullets for any match with the shooting and robery at pancake pardise the two were seen there scoutting the place just before the shooting. The Stephen one always have gold selling like he own a store look how he bring shame on he mother a nice quit lady. Company and no father figure to steer him im the right direction.
  • Thank youuuuuuuu! (13/10/2025, 18:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    For posting for posting the MUG SHOTS. THANK YOU. Keep their little dumb black A..es behind bars. Two public safety criminals off the streets. Who disagree with my comment, then so be it, I simply don’t care.
  • born here (13/10/2025, 18:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Crime does not pay guys
  • Las Vegas (13/10/2025, 18:30) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I’m willing to bet big money that the one pictured below is from JVD….
  • THESE GUYS (13/10/2025, 19:18) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    We're these guys doing the robberies ?
  • Wellsah (13/10/2025, 19:22) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    ngl if i ran into partna on the bottom in daylight i would just rest my wallet, chain, ear ring, finger rings, watch on the floor and walk away


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