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2 arrested following gun & ammo find in East End
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said it conducted an early morning operation in the East End district on Thursday, June 11, 2026, during which one Glock pistol and six rounds of 9mm ammunition were recovered.
Shakhoy Penn charged with possession of illegal firearm & ammo
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Shakhoy Penn, 29, of Scatliffe Alley, Tortola, has been charged with Possession of a Prohibited Firearm and Unlawful Possession of Explosives.
USVI: Woman left unconscious & bleeding after partner allegedly punches her in face
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— A St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI), man is facing domestic violence-related charges after police say he punched his partner in the face with enough force to leave her unconscious and bleeding outside her Patriot Manor residence.
No court appearance yet for popular fishermen arrested & charged
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a strange twist of events, the three fishermen recently charged for allegedly using illegal fishing methods showed up at the Magistrate’s Court on Friday, May 7, 2026, as was required of them; however, their matter was reportedly not listed on the court docket for the day’s proceedings.
Minors among February arrests, including for a sexual offence
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) made several arrests in February 2026, bringing charges against a number of individuals for varying offences.
Popular local fishermen arrested for allegedly using illegal fishing methods
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI- Well-known local fishermen from the western end of Tortola, Albert Stoutt and his sons Andrew and Zacchari were reportedly arrested and charged on Friday, March 20, 2026, for alleged illegal fishing.
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Tortola resident charged for assaulting female @UVI dormitory
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- A man is facing domestic violence-related charges after police say a visit from Tortola to see his girlfriend on St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) ended in an assault inside her dormitory room at the University of the Virgin Islands, following a confrontation over messages she found on his phone and believed pointed to infidelity.
11 charged in Medicaid fraud that cost USVI $309,099
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI— A sweeping Medicaid and food assistance fraud investigation widened significantly on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, as the [US] VI Department of Justice confirmed multiple arrests of Department of Human Services employees, their relatives, and associates, and issued a wanted bulletin for a suspect who remains at large.
Vidal Farrington of VG charged for assaulting a minor
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- One male has been arrested and charged in connection with an assault involving a minor. The charge comes as significant public concern was generated following the circulation of a video of the incident on social media.
6 charged following 772.4 kg drug bust
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- More than 750 kilograms of cocaine were seized, and six people were arrested and charged during a joint operation on the vessel in Virgin Islands waters early this week.
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