Crime
Man arrested for shooting @residential property on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- A man has been arrested by police on Virgin Gorda after he allegedly opened fire on his girlfriend's home following an argument sometime after midnight.
Govenor pruce pays tribute to RVIPF for decline in crime
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In recent times, the Virgin Islands have witnessed a decline in certain crimes, with the overall crime rate decreasing by 22 percent. During a press conference on Thursday, May 7, 2026, United Kingdom-appointed Governor Daniel Pruce responded to media questions about the decline, stating that the territory has seen positive trends.
USVI: Court urged to reject Martinez & O’Neal bids for acquittal & new trial
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Federal prosecutors are urging the court to reject post-conviction attempts by former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez and former Office of Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal to overturn their convictions or secure a new trial, arguing that the jury’s guilty verdicts were fully supported by the evidence presented in court.
UPDATE: Man injured in shooting @ Vanterpool Estate
VANTERPOOL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has launched an investigation into a shooting incident that occurred in the Vanterpool Estate area on Sunday, April 26, 2026, around 7:00 PM.
HM Customs & RVIPF sign MoU for handling of contraband
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- His Majesty’s Customs and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a formal and structured partnership governing the seizure, handling, transferring and destruction of contraband.
USVI: Tourist assaulted by mentally ill man in Christiansted
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, St Croix, USVI — An assault case in Christiansted involving an off-island visitor has reignited concern on St Croix about public safety, untreated mental illness, and homelessness, after a man accused of striking a tourist with a pipe was ordered to undergo psychological and psychiatric evaluation.
2 men arrested on drug & firearm charges
FREE BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Two men were arrested and subsequently charged with drug and firearm offences following a patrol by members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
'We've not had a murder for 2026'- Acting DCP Kenrick I. Davis
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Kenrick I. Davis has dismissed claims that the Virgin Islands (VI) has recorded a murder for the year 2026.
USVI: Man charged after 'large pink suitcase' containing over 10 kg of marijuanna found
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- An incoming passenger at the Cyril E. King Airport was arrested after customs officials reportedly found over 10 kilograms of marijuana inside their checked baggage.
USVI: Man faces domestic violence charges after breakup turned violent
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, St. Croix, USVI- A breakup that began with a text message saying he was moving out ended with domestic violence charges Sunday night after a woman told police her former boyfriend followed her from her Christiansted apartment to a Kingshill bar, attacked her there, and was later found inside her locked bedroom door when she returned home.
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