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Police confirms Trinidadian 'Small Brent' wanted for Nyron A. Erickson's murder

- RVIPF believes suspect is still in VI
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has named John Emmanuel, aka Brent Dawn Emmanuel and Small Brent, left, as a suspect in the murder of 32-year-old Nyron A. Erickson, right, on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Photo: RVIPF/Team of Reporters
Police believe murder suspect John Emmanuel, aka Brent Dawn Emmanuel and Small Brent, is still in the territory. Photo: RVIPF
Police believe murder suspect John Emmanuel, aka Brent Dawn Emmanuel and Small Brent, is still in the territory. Photo: RVIPF
Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Kenrick Davis said the RVIPF believes John Emmanuel, aka Brent Dawn Emmanuel and Small Brent from Trinidad and Tobago, is still in the territory. Photo: Facebook
Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Kenrick Davis said the RVIPF believes John Emmanuel, aka Brent Dawn Emmanuel and Small Brent from Trinidad and Tobago, is still in the territory. Photo: Facebook
Trinidadian John Emmanuel, aka Brent Dawn Emmanuel and Small Brent, is wanted for the May 10, 2025, murder of Nyron A. Erickson. Photo: VINO
Trinidadian John Emmanuel, aka Brent Dawn Emmanuel and Small Brent, is wanted for the May 10, 2025, murder of Nyron A. Erickson. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has named John Emmanuel, aka Brent Dawn Emmanuel and Small Brent, as a suspect in the murder of 32-year-old Nyron A. Erickson on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

The RVIPF held a press conference today, Friday, May 16, 2025, to give an update on recent firearm-related crimes and other matters. 

Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Kenrick Davis said the RVIPF released a bulletin on May 15, 2025, informing the public that 'Small Brent' was wanted for a serious offence, but did not disclose which murder he was linked to. 

“Yesterday, because of some concern around potential vigilante justice, we did not overnight name who that person was, as in which murder this person was connected with,” he explained. 

Following a meeting among themselves today, he added that the RVIPF is in a position to disclose 'Small Brent' as the suspect wanted in the murder of Erickson.

Plea for public assistance as Small Brent is still in the VI

Mr Davis pleaded with the public to assist the RVIPF in getting 'Small Brent' into custody. 

“We believe that aside from the fact that he is a person of interest in this investigation, he poses an ongoing threat to public safety, which affects us standing at this podium, yourselves in the audience, as well as persons listening online.”

Mr Davis disclosed that 'Small Brent' is from Trinidad and Tobago, and officers on the case are of the belief he is still in the territory. 

“We have repurposed various elements of our resources, and we’ve assigned additional staff towards this violence reduction initiative,” Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Davis said.

34 Responses to “Police confirms Trinidadian 'Small Brent' wanted for Nyron A. Erickson's murder”

  • Lord Help Us (16/05/2025, 15:16) Like (94) Dislike (6) Reply
    Oh how I wish the authorities could have put in 10% of this energy into the 11year old child's murder . Just 10%
    • Wellsah (16/05/2025, 15:56) Like (5) Dislike (9) Reply
      you act like he signed off on that tragic incident
      • @wellsah (16/05/2025, 18:22) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
        You really got your head up your @$$.. what the authorities have to do with who signed off on the hit? I said what I said, they should put a lil bit of that energy into all the other murders!!
    • word on the street (16/05/2025, 18:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      That Small Brent a run tings now
  • wowww (16/05/2025, 15:24) Like (17) Dislike (6) Reply
    What about the o. Brothers they say have something to do with it as well
    • Real Talk (16/05/2025, 17:44) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
      YOU ALL NEED TO STOP THIS BLAME GAME THEM DONE ACCAUSE SATAN AND HE NOTHING TALL GO SO CHURCH OUT
  • SHAME (16/05/2025, 15:29) Like (15) Dislike (5) Reply
    Who is the teacher brothers ?? I keep hearing that talk all day
  • Madhouse mouse (16/05/2025, 15:31) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    Sounds Plumby Boss related but I just look at youtube vids and have no real info about any of this.
  • upset (16/05/2025, 15:31) Like (28) Dislike (1) Reply
    I’m upset with the deputy governor this is the time we would’ve need Mika Barry
  • joke (16/05/2025, 15:32) Like (63) Dislike (7) Reply
    Wooow look how they behaving for a criminal..
    What happen to when the lawyer got killed, what about the boy found on the field east, the little girl trinity, and many others
    • @Joke (16/05/2025, 17:58) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      is ayu who keep underestimating and remaining ignorant to the nation security threat that we are under because of this who will suffer the most. it’s right in ur faces
  • turth (16/05/2025, 15:41) Like (27) Dislike (0) Reply
    We all knew someone was sent here for him.
  • we the people (16/05/2025, 15:48) Like (9) Dislike (3) Reply
    Police working give Jacky the commissioner of police job
  • BuzzBvi (16/05/2025, 16:04) Like (45) Dislike (2) Reply
    Can't DPP employ this guy and he can deal with some of the other issues we have in the Territory, and definitely deal with the murderer of that girl.
    If we get tint off some of these cars we can also help look for him. If he is on a scooter no problem. He will be the one that is wearing a helmet.
  • lord o. (16/05/2025, 16:06) Like (19) Dislike (5) Reply
    What type of vehicle he was using, ? Was it a rwntal and what type of rental... When did he leave the territory, how dd he leave the territory. Where did he live in Tortola. If you have a suspect you must have all the information...Give us the info, help us so we can help you..
  • The watchdog (16/05/2025, 17:38) Like (6) Dislike (11) Reply
    We going miss West Bank free the drew
  • Enroute (16/05/2025, 17:40) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    He already reach back where he came from got check with US authorities see if he fly out from there but he done long gone
  • Wait (16/05/2025, 17:41) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    So the first picture of the wanted man was incorrect ?.
    • same man (16/05/2025, 18:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      its the same man , a blind man could see that.
    • @Wait (16/05/2025, 21:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      It’s correct, this picture is of him when he was much younger which I’d very misleading. The other “passport” looking picture is most accurate.
  • Real Talk (16/05/2025, 17:48) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    WITH THE PLACE ALREADY HEATED UP WHY ARE THESE RENTAL CARS DRIVING AROUND WIÞH TINTED WINDOWS ACTING COMMMISSIONER OF POLICE GOVERNOR PTRUCE WE NEED ACTION
  • Wsi (16/05/2025, 18:01) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    Noticed since the murder during festival and Anguilla them girls wasn't supporting YO kil!@ like that anymore. It had hit home so they switched up
  • O. Brother (16/05/2025, 18:14) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
    Rip boss… should of pay small brent and never cut me off
  • Customs wa (16/05/2025, 18:21) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    Well if customs and immigration help he gets in then I'm sure they will Help him get out...


    Don't forget a criminal bragged in Andre fahie case that he has control of the airport.... A national place where diplomats and agency's fly into... But y'all wan independence.. if he can do that without independence imagineeee
  • cp (16/05/2025, 18:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    For peanut change the songòman want his money
  • hmm (16/05/2025, 19:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Only because he Is an outside killer they putting energy into that. If it’s a local they won’t care, backward people on this island
  • Thoughts (16/05/2025, 19:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    If he is still in the VI that means his job is not done ? Who will be next
  • 2024 (16/05/2025, 19:59) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    is there any money reward
  • small talk (16/05/2025, 20:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    He Done Gone ,,stupes
  • Informer (16/05/2025, 20:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    His team working wid the cops
  • hm (16/05/2025, 21:11) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Someone said they saw him yesterday (15 May 2025) at Trunk Bay Beach in St. John roaming the parking lot area wearing regular clothing (as in he was at the beach but not in beach attire), but no one paid attention to the comment because it was on a less popular Facebook page for the USVI, where the article was shared. Hope this helps.
  • imagine (16/05/2025, 21:30) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Program been running like water, couple days pass and it's back to normal. Program run last week now it's a different story, whole different energy. Pressure does buss pipe for true. Head Huncho gone, rest of the crew can't keep calm.
  • l (16/05/2025, 22:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I believe he is still here, hiding out, waiting for the opportunity to escape on a boat, to a destination where someone else will pick him up. Anyone who knows of this short killer should call in any information they might have, so police can go to the location where people are helping him hide. I am sick of what our homeland has turned into.


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