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One arrested on suspicion of murder- RVIPF

- stolen vehicle & items of evidential value also recovered
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force said it had arrested one individual for suspected murder while conducting search operations across the Virgin Islands. Photo: Internet Source
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force said search operations are being conducted as part of investigations into recent gun crimes. Photo: RVIPF
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force said search operations are being conducted as part of investigations into recent gun crimes. Photo: RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One individual has been arrested on suspicion of murder, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has said.

According to information shared on August 12, 2026, the arrest occurred during search operations across the Virgin Islands (VI). The RVIPF said these search operations are being conducted as part of investigations into recent gun crimes. 

A reported stolen vehicle was recovered, and several items of evidential value were seized by officers. 

2 homicides for 2026 

There have been two homicides in the VI for the year, with both occurring in July 2026.

K’Moi Walers died from a gunshot wound sustained during an altercation on July 6, 2026, at Huntum’s Ghut and local businessman Kai E. de Castro was killed in Brewers Bay on July 28, 2026. 

The police did not say if the arrest was related to one of these murders.

Investigations are continuing, and further information will be provided as appropriate, the RVIPF stated.

2 Responses to “One arrested on suspicion of murder- RVIPF”

  • good work (13/08/2026, 08:49) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    good job rvipif

    let the haters talk now

    them drag yall names thru the mud during festival as if yall ain working or present

    but them dont want to address the "culture" that promoted foolishness and anti police nonsense

    let them talk that

    bet them silence now

    yall dont share information or assist police in any way but quick to jump on them for every little thing.. when yall the ones promoting criminality and protecting them by staying silent..fools
  • cocerned citizen (13/08/2026, 08:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    So this is what Policing is gone to now yea, false hope? Bloody hell this appears to be the go-to move now. Arrest on suspicion and release pending further investigation? How about some actual proper policing and investigation.


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