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Another court blow to CoP Collins as Ex Deputy CoP James' ammo charges squashed!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Police Commissioner Mark Collins, who is currently under investigation over some 55 charges brought against him by his own police officers, and now has a reputation for injustice, no respect for the rule of law and allegedly spearheading a target list of Virgin Islanders to arrest and damage their characters, including fellow police officers who signed the petition against him and members of the media, is at it again.
Man allegedly drops firearm while running away from police
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Information reaching our news centre is that police have charged three persons following the discovery of a firearm in the Purcell Estate area of Tortola in the wee hours of Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
USVI- Man in custody for shooting 33-year-old woman to death in STT
VI CONSORTIUM
THOMASVILLE, St Thomas, USVI- A fatal shooting that took place Friday evening, April 19, 2024, in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) has led to homicide charges against Simon Rawlins Jr, 37, who is charged with shooting 33-year-old Mardette Ward to death.
Police charge 2 for firearm offences, 4 for burglary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Seantroy Hanley and Jahkeema Charles were charged with keeping a firearm without a licence, among other charges, while Deron Antoine, Marvin Gumbs, Wendy Hendricks and Alex Moore were charged with burglary between March 2 and March 31, 2024.
Fugitive Jamal Freeman aka 'Uncle' captured
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has apprehended Jamal Freeman, who has been wanted since January 1, 2024.
USVI: Arrest made in 2023 St John Jewelry Store shooting & robbery
VI CONSORTIUM
CRUZ BAY, St John, USVI — A man has been arrested in connection with a robbery and attempted murder at a local jewelry store, according to the [US] Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD). The incident, which took place on Thursday, May 18, 2023, around 2:00 PM, occurred at St John Bracelet in Cruz Bay, where the store owner was shot in the face.
Romaine Baird charged for financial crimes; $40K bail granted
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Romaine Baird, 34, of Pasea Estate, has been charged with Theft, Obtaining Property by Deception, and Possession of Proceeds of Criminal Conduct.
California man allegedly threatened to kill postal workers in USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— Simon Peters, a 41-year-old man from Valley Center, California, has been formally charged with making threats to kill postal workers in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI), announced United States Attorney Delia L. Smith on Thursday, February 15, 2024.
USVI: Man accused of brutally assaulting his grandmother
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI — A man was charged with felony assault and elder abuse after his badly-injured grandmother turned up at a neighbor’s doorstep seeking help.
Nottingham Estate woman charged with 16 counts of theft & 1 count of forgery
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Officers of the Criminal Investigations Department have charged one female for theft following a report and what the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has described as a "comprehensive investigation".