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‘A cry for help’: Sonnel G. Hanley is a homeless resident on Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands has changed over the past 20 years, as many social and economic issues have now shown their face in many ways. This includes a small homeless population that increased following the 2017 hurricanes of Irma and Maria, which knocked out some 70% of housing.
Man found dead in derelict vehicle identified as Courtney Fahie
LONG SWAMP, Tortola, VI- A man who was found unresponsive in a derelict vehicle in Long Swamp on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, has been identified as Courtney Fahie, 68.
Tasing of homeless man by police caught on camera
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Three days after a video of a police officer tasing a young man in Long Look began circulating on social media, raising concerns in some sections of society, a video is now being shared on social media showing a police officer tasing a homeless man who was on the ground and not appeared to be posing a threat to police at the time.
Homeless man assaults USVI’s Police Commissioner
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI — A homeless man on Wednesday November 2, 2016 assaulted [US] Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) Commissioner Delroy Richards, VIPD Public Information Officer Glen Dratte has announced.
Homeless man for June trial after one year incarceration
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Homeless man, Sonnel G. Hanley, remains on remand nearly one year later after having his most recent hearing before the Magistrate’s Court on May 6, 2014 adjourned to a later date.
Six youths charged for burning homeless man
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Police yesterday charged all six male teenagers with unlawful and malicious wounding in relation to the burn wounds received by a man while asleep in a parking lot.
Tourist-jostling homeless man sparks concerns among resident
ROAD TOWN, Town, VI – A man said to be homeless and identified as Marvin Gumbs has been observed by a Reporter of the Virgin Islands News jostling a number of persons who appeared to have been tourists and the reporter was also targeted.
UPDATE: Homeless man in slapping incident charged & released
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Police have confirmed that Sonnel G. Hanley, the homeless man accused of being involved in an alleged incident of assault in the vicinity of Bobby’s Supermarket, has been charged and released on his own recognisance.
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