Crime
UPDATE: Erickson facing 21 charges; 3 others charged for ammo possession
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following news of the arrest of a male on his arrival to the Virgin Islands, detectives of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force have announced tonight, Thursday, September 21, 2023, that Nyron Erickson, a 31-year-old resident of West End, Tortola was charged with a total of 21 criminal offenses.
UPDATE: Plane caught fire shortly after ‘unauthorised’ landing on Anegada- Police
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- Police have since confirmed they are investigating an unauthorised landing of an aircraft at the Auguste George Airport on Anegada in the early hours of the morning, September 20, 2023.
Reynaldo A. C. Hewlett ordered deported from VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Reynaldo A.C. Hewlett, who has faced several charges for burglary over the years, was earlier this month ordered deported from the territory by Governor John J. Rankin, CMG.
RVIPF warns of increase in attempted theft from vehicles
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has noted an increase in reports of individuals attempting to gain unauthorised access to vehicles by pulling at the exterior door handles within the Road Town area.
17-year-old slapped with drugs & traffic charges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A 17-year-old male of Free Bottom has found himself in hot water after he was allegedly held with a controlled drug and found to be in violation of several traffic laws.
VI will be 'lost to crime' if Gov’t fails to create opportunities for youths- Curtis Callwood
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands (VI) fashion designer Curtis Callwood is calling on the Government to prioritise creating opportunities for local youths, whom he said are bursting with talent.
Vincy man who served time in prison in VI shot dead in Grenada
ST GEORGE, Grenada- A national of St Vincent and the Grenadines who in 2012 was sentenced to 6 years at HM Prison in Balsam Ghut for importing drugs into the Virgin Islands (VI) was shot dead in Grenada on Monday, September 11, 2023.
USVI: Trial for ex track coach postponed amid plea agreement talks
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- In anticipation of a plea agreement between prosecutors and the accused, the upcoming trial of Alfredo Bruce Smith has been postponed.
UPDATE: Keshawn Baronville remanded to prison for firearm find in EE
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Police have charged one male in relation to the recently seized Semi-automatic pistol in East End.
Alleged burglars of FSN & Blossoms Florist charged
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Officers of the Criminal Investigations Department have charged two males for two recent burglaries at Family Support Network and Blossoms Florist.