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Miguel Weekes & Kei-Andre Williams charged with firearm related offenses

-The two were arrested in separate incidents during Festival season
August 8th, 2025 | Tags: Virgin Islands RVIPF firearms arrest charges
(L-R) Miguel Weekes, 32, of West End and Kei-Andre Williams, 22, of Macnamara. The two have been charged with Carrying a Firearm without a License and Unlawful Possession of Explosives following separate incidents. Photo: RVIPF
The Glock 9mm semi-automatic pistol and 10 rounds of 9mm ammunition discovered on Miguel Weekes and the Glock 40 semi-automatic pistol loaded with seven .40 calibre rounds of ammunition discovered on Kei-Andre Williams. Photo: RVIPF
The Glock 9mm semi-automatic pistol and 10 rounds of 9mm ammunition discovered on Miguel Weekes and the Glock 40 semi-automatic pistol loaded with seven .40 calibre rounds of ammunition discovered on Kei-Andre Williams. Photo: RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two individuals have been charged in connection with two separate firearm seizures during the Emancipation Festival period.

According to a press release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) today, Friday, August 8, 2025, Miguel Weekes, 32, of West End, was arrested following a targeted operation on August 2, 2025. 

“Officers observed suspicious behaviour and, after maintaining surveillance, approached Weekes outside a nightclub, where a search revealed a Glock 9mm semi-automatic pistol and 10 rounds of 9mm ammunition.”

Meantime, on August 4, 2025, Kei-Andre Williams, 22, of Macnamara, was arrested at the Rise and Shine tramp after being found in possession of a Glock 40 semi-automatic pistol loaded with seven .40 calibre rounds of ammunition.

Both have been charged with Carrying a Firearm without a License and Unlawful Possession of Explosives. 

They remain in police custody, pending their next available court date.

Public urged to remain alert

Acting Commissioner of Police, Jacqueline E. Vanterpool, stated, “We continue to take decisive action to remove illegal firearms from our streets, particularly during the festival period when large crowds gather.”

She added that these seizures reflect the RVIPF’s ongoing commitment to keeping the public safe, and commended the officers for their vigilance. 

“We urge the community to remain alert and report any suspicious activity to help us maintain a secure environment,” Ms Vanterpool said. 

Anyone with information about illegal weapons or suspicious activity can confidentially contact the Intelligence Unit at 368-9339 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers at 800- 8477 (TIPS) or (284) 800-8477 from overseas.

16 Responses to “Miguel Weekes & Kei-Andre Williams charged with firearm related offenses”

  • one eye rooster (08/08/2025, 12:45) Like (13) Dislike (2) Reply
    TWO DUNCE GO AND JOIN THE REST UP BALO
  • Send (08/08/2025, 12:47) Like (13) Dislike (1) Reply
    Deport them after they serve their time.
  • What!! (08/08/2025, 13:01) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    Keep thise punks locked up.
  • All Ways (08/08/2025, 13:06) Like (8) Dislike (5) Reply
    Young Black males with ties to the CARICOM impostors of humanity parading freely dispersing their intrinsic evil generational curses .
    • ha (08/08/2025, 13:29) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
      Xenophobia is curable. In fact, it usually stems from a sense of inadequacy, impotence, insecurity, low self-worth and intimidation compounded by ignorance.
      You are pathetic.
  • Deterioration Over Time (08/08/2025, 13:28) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    I will continue to say that there is a correlation between those unkept locks hairstyles and low IQ. Not sure if their brains ashy or what, but it’s proven time and time again. Just observe and tell me if I am wrong.
  • @one eye rooster (08/08/2025, 13:41) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    you ar right with the other one ugly eye they so ugly
  • idiots (08/08/2025, 14:29) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Look at them. They need to be locked up for years and if they are not from the BVI sent back to their countrry
  • No (08/08/2025, 15:16) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Kei-andre- wow. so disappointing.
  • Major Pain (08/08/2025, 16:03) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    100 lashes in their birthday suits (or clown suits) OR 7 days locked in a metal box by the beach.. Chose 1…
  • Pablo (08/08/2025, 16:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Dam jack donkeys
  • Just Curious (08/08/2025, 16:22) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I trust that the different magistrates are taking note of this situation and are actively working to safeguard the BVI by imposing the harshest sentences on these criminals. They should not be allowed in society; rather, they should be sent as far away as possible. Gun-related offenses are definitely increasing in the BVI, and when the police apprehend individuals for these crimes and they are found guilty, it is crucial for magistrates and judges to deliver strong sentences for the benefit of these beautiful Virgin Islands.
  • Marty Probasco (08/08/2025, 16:22) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    32 years old and effin around with your life. you need a beating.
  • @ ALL WAYS (08/08/2025, 16:35) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    LONDIE YOUR DAD WAS FROM ANTIGUA , SO YOU AINT NO FULL BREED TOLIAN SO TEK AH LOOK IN THE MIRROR BEFORE YOU YAP OFF YOUR FLAPS
  • Wellsah (08/08/2025, 16:38) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    you see a man coming in a gman vest or tee you haul off quick


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