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'We're going to see a spike in crime this year'- CoP Matthews
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Commissioner of Police, Mr Michael B. Matthews says that while the Territory has seen a decline in serious crimes, the end of year data will reflect a spike in crime as a result of a large number of curfew violations.
UPDATE: Men charged for breaching curfew & illegal entry into VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The two men who illegally entered the Virgin Islands (VI) after a trip to the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) for smuggling activity, have been charged according to a release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
Two men gunned down in Glynn, St. Croix
VI CONSORTIUM
GLYNN, St. Croix, USVI - Two men were shot in Glynn near the now-shuttered cockpit on Friday night, March 20, 2020. The incident left both of the men dead, one on the scene and the other at the Juan F. Luis Hospital according to a police report issued to the media.
USVI teen turns self in after robbery, police shootout
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St. Croix, USVI - An 18-year-old man who fired gunshots at a police officer during a pursuit following an attempted robbery of KFC in Sunny Isle in January, has turned himself in, according to USVIPD Public Information Officer Toby Derima.
Gun-toting bandits rob RiteWay Road Reef
ROAD REEF, Tortola, VI – Sometime around 9:00 pm in the evening of Friday, March 13, 2020, the RiteWay Food Markets location in Road Reef Plaza, Tortola, was robbed by a group of masked bandits.
RVIPF debuts 'year-long' police week 2020 celebrations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) officially kicked off its 'Police Week' 2020 celebrations on February 2020 with an announcement that this year's celebration will run for an entire year, instead of the customary one week.
St. Croix woman wanted over stabbing incident
VI CONSORTIUM
St. CROIX, USVI - The United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Police Department is requesting the community’s help in locating Sol Belinda Garcia, who is wanted for third-degree assault.
CCTV Cameras to be restored ‘in coming weeks’ – CoP Matthews
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Commissioner of Police, Mr Michael B. Matthews said in a matter of weeks, the force will be fitting and restoring CCTV Cameras throughout the Virgin Islands (VI) as part of efforts to fight growing traffic violations.
Police HQ stuck above RiteWay Pasea until March
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Commissioner of Police, Mr Michael B. Matthews says the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) will be spending another few months above the bakery at the Riteway Food Markets location in Pasea Estate, after a failed bid to move in December 2019.
RVIPF cracking down on motorbike offenders, illegal ATVs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is cracking down on the illegal use of motorcycles and other type of vehicles such as the ‘All Terrain Vehicles’ (ATV’s) following an increasing amount of complaints over the illegal use such in the Virgin Islands (VI).