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2 police officers to represent RVIPF @ King’s Coronation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Acting Chief Inspector Dean Robin and Acting Inspector Jacqueline Tom will represent the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) at events to mark the coronation of Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla to take place in London on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
Police investigating ‘suspicious’ boat fires
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Officers of the Criminal Investigations Unit are leading investigations into two suspicious fires that occurred on Tortola within the past few hours.
Mentally ill patients caught on camera committing vandalism- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has said its records indicate a continued increase in its reports involving persons deemed to be or being treated for a mental illness.
Immigration Officer charged in relation to human smuggling investigation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have charged an immigration officer in connection with investigations into human smuggling.
Police probing sudden death of 9-month-old baby
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Officials from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have today, April 7, 2023, confirmed the death of a 9-month-old baby.
UPDATE: Missing teen located ‘safe & unharmed’- Police
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has informed that 14-year-old Jessica Lewis has been located safe and unharmed.
$50k bail for Baughers Bay man accused of Obtaining Money by Deception
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A resident of Baughers Bay was recently granted $50,000.00 bail after being arrested and charged for Obtaining Money by Deception and two counts of Possession of Proceeds of Criminal Conduct.
Loaded firearm seized in daylight stop/search operation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – During a stop/search operation, officers from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force uncovered a loaded firearm with several rounds of ammunition after a search of scooter rider revealed the illegal weapon.
Shooting attempt reportedly foiled following gun malfunction
HUNTUM'S GHUT, Tortola, VI - Reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that sometime on Thursday, March 23, 2023, a shooting attempt was foiled in the Huntum's Ghut area after the gun of the shooter reportedly malfunctioned at the scene.
Tourist dies in boating accident @JvD
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke- A tourist was pronounced dead following a lone boating accident on Jost van Dyke last night, March 22, 2023.