Police officer found with spent shells @TB Lettsome International Airport
It is reported that during the security search, the male police officer was found with spent shells on his person. Police have been tight-lipped about the incident; however, our newsroom is chasing the story and will bring more details as they become available.
"Our comms team will be in contact with you," Interim Acting Commissioner Richard Ullger told our News Centre this morning, December 17, 2025.
Low morale?
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has faced low morale in the past month due to the removal of the territory's first female Acting Commissioner of Police, Jacqueline E. Vanterpool, by the UK-appointed Governor Daniel Pruce.
Ms Vanterpool, a local, was recommended for the top post by the Police Service Commission (PoSC).
Mr Pruce, however, used his power received through the colonial constitution to place another UK national, Mr Ullger, in the position, even though that recommendation was rejected by the PoSC.
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22 Responses to “Police officer found with spent shells @TB Lettsome International Airport”
If is a regular officer who don't handle guns or not trained to have one then that raises an eye brow for sure
The major reason? Could you imagine putting your life online everyday for a country that does not want you, being called "Islandman" and other degrading names even from some locals Officers?
A local Commissioner will make little difference. Hatred for the Police is cultural and as much as JV is well liked, she has been there during all of this and nothing has changed.
By the was having spent shell in your possession is not an Offence unless they could be linked to a crime.
Another thing was this a test of our security system?
The officer has explained himself and no media house should have made this news. We have so much issues in the territory like the government needs to take care of its people and they are not doing a good job at that. The government of the day is taking the tax payers money and traveling the world, increasing their salaries. Only their families and friends are getting help. If they were to call election now they all will lose their seat.
We need a party who is willing to look after people. These present politicians only looking to see what they can get.