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3 months later Jose Almestica & John M. Burgos still not recaptured
BALSUM GHUT, Tortola, VI- There has been no update from the Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on the whereabouts of escaped prisoners Jose Almestica, 37, and John M. Burgos, 27, who escaped His Majesty's Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut on the evening of October 25, 2025.
Governor Pruce orders 'full external investigation' into recent prison break
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– As increased measures have been implemented to continue the manhunt for the two escaped prisoners, Governor Daniel Pruce has announced that he will commission a full, independent, external investigation into the circumstances that led to the escape of Jose Almestica, 37, and John M. Burgos, 27, who broke out of His Majesty's Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut on October 25, 2025.
Police believe fugitives Almestica & Burgos still in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Prison escapees Jose Almestica, 37, and John M. Burgos, 27, who broke out of His Majesty's Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut on October 25, 2025, are still believed to be hiding out in the Virgin Islands (VI).
RVIPF leading 'intense & comprehensive manhunt' for fugitives- Acting CoP
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is leading an extensive, multi-agency manhunt to locate and apprehend the fugitives, Jose Almestica, 37, and John M. Burgos, 27, who escaped His Majesty's Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut last evening, October 25, 2025.
Jose Almestica & John M. Burgos escape His Majesty's Prison
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- High-profile prisoner Jose Almestica and John M. Burgos have escaped from His Majesty's Prison (HMP).
Nyall G. George rented getaway car used in murder of Jimenez- Court
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Nyall G. George and John M. Burgos, who have been slapped with a series of charges, including Conspiracy to Murder and drugs and firearm charges, were remanded to prison when they appeared virtually before Senior Magistrate Tamia N. Richards today, February 23, 2023.











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