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‘I do not believe I’m a racist in any shape or form’- CoP Matthews
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Outgoing Commissioner of Police, Mr Michael B. Matthews has broken his silence regarding comments he made over the unexplained wealth of some Virgin Islanders, which he connected to nefarious activities like the drugs trade and money laundering.
3 arrested & charged for marijuana possession- Arrest Blotter
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- At least three persons were arrested and charged for unlawful possession of marijuana during the period March 7-20, 2021, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) stated in its Arrest Blotter today, March 24, 2021.
Police needs more public support to solve crimes – Top CoP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commissioner of Police Mr Michael B. Matthews has called for more public support to solve high-profile crimes in the Virgin Islands, the latest being the shooting death of Deverson Williams, a national of St Vincent and the Grenadines on Tuesday, March 16, 2021.
Burglars ransack Fort Hill bike rental; cart off 3 bikes & ATV
FORT HILL, Tortola, VI – Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that N.B.A Rentals, a bike rental business located in the Fort Hill area of Tortola was discovered burglarised yesterday morning, Friday, March 19, 2021.
RVIPF seizes illegal scooters, cars in street clean up
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have removed six scooters, six vehicles and arrested four persons in a weekend 'Clean the Streets' operation where the vehicles were confiscated for being unlicensed and uninsured.
Man arrested after taking VG police on high speed chase!
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- A man found himself in the hands of police after leading them on a high-speed chase through traffic on Monday, March 8, 2021.
Man rushed to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital with gaping stab wounds
FREE BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Police are said to be looking for a man accused of stabbing a 23-year-old resident of Tortola.
VI’s violent crimes an ‘unacceptable phenomenon’ – Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – With three fatal shootings rocking the territory since the start of 2021, Honestly Speaking radio host Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called the gun violence unacceptable for the Virgin Islands.
Sudden death reported @ Long Trench
LONG TRENCH, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our newsroom is that police responded to a report of a sudden death at a home in Long Trench yesterday, February 11, 2021.
Man found dead in Carrot Bay in suspected suicide
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- More information reaching our news centre from senior law enforcement officials is that a man has been found dead in Carrot Bay, Tortola, today, February 5, 2021.