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Arrest Blotter: Police make arrests for robbery, illegal entry & indecent assault
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Robbery, human trafficking, illegal entry and indecent assault were some of the reasons for arrest on January 22 to February 4, 2023, according to the Arrest Blotter of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on February 7, 2023.
Woman arrested after allegedly defrauding her sick father
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St. Croix, USVI - A woman who allegedly defrauded her father out of $1,000 by taking him to an ATM machine to withdraw money, although she knew he suffers with Alzheimer’s and was incapable of providing consent, was arrested Thursday, the USVIPD has announced.
Magistrates throws out charges against Police Sgt Marley Sebastien
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The charges against Police Sergeant Marley Sebastien, who was accused of lying about the involvement of another interdicted policeman who was on trial at the high court with another colleague for alleged offenses of theft and conspiracy to steal during their time of active duty, have been thrown out of the courts for want of prosecution.
Trial for Ex VI Premier Andrew A. Fahie set for January 9, 2023
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Former Premier of the [British] Virgin Islands Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and his co-accused are set to appear in a Miami, Florida Court on January 9, 2023, for the start of their trial.
‘Cindy’ alleges more arrests including of Sitting HoA members to come
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Local talk show host Rosemary Cindy Rosan is alleging that several more arrests will come on the heels of charges against Minister for Education under the National Democratic Party (NDP) administration, Myron V. Walwyn.
Ex-lovers arrested on string of domestic violence charges
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, ST. Croix, USVI — Two women appeared before a judge in the V.I Superior Court on Friday on domestic violence charges following an altercation.
Robber's gun malfunctions during robbery attempt in USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
CRUZ BAY, St John, USVI— A man has been arrested on a long list of criminal charges following an attempted robbery on St John, US Virgin Islands.
Man arrested after allegedly assaulting ex-girlfriend's male friend
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, St. Croix— Charges have been laid against a man accused of attacking his ex-girlfriend’s friend. Rasheem Edwards was arrested on Thursday and charged with disturbance of the peace by threats and simple assault and battery.
Ex PR Governor Wanda E. Vázquez arrested on corruption charges
VI CONSORTIUM
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico- Former governor of Puerto Rico Wanda E. Vázquez was arrested on corruption charges on Thursday, August 4, 2022, and will soon become the first former leader of the island to face federal prosecution.
USVI man facing life in prison for allegedly raping woman
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI — A man on St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) who apparently violated his bail conditions has been arrested on rape and assault charges.

