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2 Young motor scooter riders facing drug & traffic charges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two young scooter riders have landed themselves in hot water after they were stopped by police in a recent road traffic operation and allegedly found to be in violation of traffic laws as well as in possession of a controlled drug.
Scooters & vehicles detained, 2 charged in road traffic operation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– A road traffic operation over the weekend resulted in the detention of five vehicles, including three motor scooters, and the arrest of two persons, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has disclosed.
Man drove vehicle while drunk & without driver’s license- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A man has found himself in trouble with the law after he allegedly unlawfully took someone’s vehicle while drunk and not in possession of a driver’s license.
Greenland resident charged with 5 counts of Indecent Assault
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Police have arrested and charged a resident of Greenland for five counts of Indecent Assault.
Andrew Morrell charged in relation to boat accident that killed Frandie M. Martin Jr
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some six months after a man was killed and others injured in a boating accident near Duff’s Bottom, Tortola in October 2021, a man has been slapped with several charges, including manslaughter.
Male ESHS teacher arrested for allegedly engaging in indecent acts with students
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A male teacher of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) has been arrested for allegedly engaging in indecent acts with female students.
Mickiel Robin, Yamilka George & Glenroy Christopher charged following drug bust
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mickiel Robin, 24, and Yamilka George, 27, both of Belmont Estate, have been charged with unlawful possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply as a result of a police operation on March 1, 2022.
UPDATE: Police Sgt charged for perjury granted $40K bail
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Police Sergeant Marley Sebastien allegedly lied about the involvement of another interdicted policeman who is currently on trial at the high court with another colleague for alleged offences of theft and conspiracy to steal during their time of active duty.
Trinidadian charged for alleged possession of 5 firearms remanded to HMP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A Trinidadian man who resided in Lower Estate has been remanded to prison after appearing virtually before Magistrate Khadeen Palmer today, March 3, 2022, on 4 charges of possession of a prohibited weapon and 1 charge of possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Man who smashed several vehicle windscreens in RT granted $30K bail; Placed on curfew
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Carrot Bay resident Glenford Smith Jr, 30, who is accused of criminally damaging over 19 vehicles last month in Road Town, was earlier today, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, granted $30,000 bail and also placed on a nightly curfew.