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September 1st, 2023
Robbery, burglary & firearm offences dominate latest Arrest Blotter

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The offenses of robbery, burglary and keeping unlicensed firearm saw at least 12 persons arrested and charged for the period July 2 – August 26, 2023, according to the latest Arrest Blotter released by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) today, September 1, 2023.

May 1st, 2021
Trio charged with unlicensed firearm possession

WEST END, Tortola, VI – Three persons in the Virgin Islands (VI) have been charged for unlicensed firearm possession, following a raid, Yesterday, April 30, 2021, in West End, Tortola, by officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force.

August 19th, 2020
$30K bail for Parham Town man found with unlicensed firearm

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A resident of Parham Town, East End, Tortola, was granted bail when he appeared in the Magistrate’s Court recently on a firearm charge.

February 19th, 2017
2 arrested on St Thomas for unlicensed firearm possession

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- [US] Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) officers this week arrested two men on unauthorised gun possession charges, the force’s media specialist, Sakeeda Freeman announced Friday, February 17, 2017. The arrests were a result of ongoing initiatives, she said.

May 23rd, 2013
UPDATE: 16-year-old in alleged gun find remanded to prison

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The 16-year old male allegedly discovered by police with a gun on May 8, 2013 appeared before the Magistrate's Court today, May 23, 2013 to answer to the charges of unlawful possession of ammunition and carrying an unlicensed firearm.

December 17th, 2012
UPDATE: Maintenance man gets 18 months for gun & cannabis possession

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Halim Scatliffe, 29, was sentenced to a total of 18 months imprisonment today, December 17, 2012 when he appeared before the Magistrate’s Court.

July 23rd, 2012
20-year sentences for RT station attackers!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – This morning, July 23, 2012, Ramon George and Courtney Meade were sentenced to 20 years each imprisonment for their role in the November 24, 2010 Road Town Police Station attack.

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