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Bishop Cline to DPP: Stop allowing UK to 'use you as a tool against your own people'
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The outspoken clergyman, Bishop John I. Cline, has called out the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Mrs Tiffany R. Scatliffe-Esprit, for allegedly being influenced by the United Kingdom (UK) to prosecute citizens of the Virgin Islands.
USVI: STT youth accused of blackmailing teen into sex, $$ & explicit photos
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- A man is being charged with a slew of felony sex offenses after being arrested on Sunday, August 10, 2025, for allegedly blackmailing a younger peer some years ago into sharing explicit photographs, handing over money, and participating in unwanted sexual activity.
Miguel Weekes & Kei-Andre Williams charged with firearm related offenses
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two individuals have been charged in connection with two separate firearm seizures during the Emancipation Festival period.
Man with firearm arrested @ Rise & Shine
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While many attended the Rise and Shine Tramp in Road Town this morning, August 4, 2025, to just dance and have a grand time, at least one person thought it necessary to carry a firearm to the mass party.
Arrest made in murder case of Airport Fire Officer Eric Albert
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI- During a police operation on Friday, June 27, 2025, officers conducted an apartment raid in the Greenland area of Tortola, resulting in the arrest of an underage schoolboy allegedly linked to the murder of Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport Fire Officer Eric Albert.
US Border Patrol releases photos of Erick Rabsatt’s arrest
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- US Border Patrol, in sending a strong message that they will continue to bring violators of the law to justice, released photos of fugitive Erick Rabsatt, who was wanted for murder in the Virgin Islands.
US national arrested @ airport, single round of ammo found in luggage
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Islands, VI- A national of the United States was arrested following ammunition being found in his luggage at the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport.
Akim Stevens charged with Burglary & Attempted Burglary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Investigations into a series of burglaries and attempted burglaries in the Diamond Estate, Spooners Estate, and Anderson Estate areas have resulted in the arrest of Akim Stevens.
UPDATE: VI boat captain Jose Miguel Hodge charged for alien smuggling in USVI
ANNABERG BEACH, St John, USVI- United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced on February 27, 2025, that Jose Miguel Hodge, 31, of the Virgin Islands, was charged with alien smuggling.
Man charged following Monday’s high-speed chase
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Police have arrested and charged Morgan Maduro with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Drug and Reckless and Negligent Act following a high-speed chase that ended in Sea Cows Bay on Monday, February 24, 2025.

