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Man arrested for lewd acts on STT Safari ride
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - The V.I. Police Department has reported the arrest of Coulav Swan, 51, following allegations of unwanted advances towards female passengers on a Safari ride. The incident took place on Monday, May 27, at approximately 9:00 a.m.
Police escape injury as man attempts to drive through crime scene
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, ST. Croix, USVI — A man who reportedly tried to drive through a crime scene — almost running over several police officers in the process — is now facing felony assault charges before the V.I. Superior Court.
Burglary & theft among arrest matters for Oct 8-29, 2023- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has published its Arrest Blotter for the period October 8 - 29, 2023.
Omari Roberts granted $100K bail on firearm & ammo charges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Omari Roberts, 27 of Palestina Estate, was granted $100,000.00 bail with one signed surety when he appeared virtually before Magistrate Jack Husbands at the Magistrate’s Court today, Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
Robbery, burglary & firearm offences dominate latest Arrest Blotter
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The offenses of robbery, burglary and keeping unlicensed firearm saw at least 12 persons arrested and charged for the period July 2 – August 26, 2023, according to the latest Arrest Blotter released by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) today, September 1, 2023.
7 charged for Assault Causing Actual Bodily Harm- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Assault Causing Actual Bodily Harm was the dominant charge for the period February 5-25, 2023, according to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Arrest Blotter released today, March 2, 2023.
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.