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Robbery, burglary & firearm offences dominate latest Arrest Blotter

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. Photo: officer.com
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.

ROBBERY

1. On 07-07-2023 at about 1550hrs, Police arrested and charged Jelani Marquis, 27, of Hannah’s Estate, for Robbery and Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Drug.

2. On 07-07-2023 at about 1550hrs, Police arrested and charged Shamul Mitchell, 35, of Lower Estate, for Robbery and two counts of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Drug.

3. On 02-08-2023 at about 2135hrs, Police arrested and charged Jason Smith, 18, of Sea Cow’s Bay, for three counts of Robbery, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Drug, and Resisting Arrest.

4. On 04-08-2023 at about 1330hrs, Police arrested and charged Kimron White, 19, of Prospect Reef, with three counts of Robbery.

KEEPING UNLICENSED FIREARM

1. On 20-07-2023 at about 1738hrs, Police arrested and charged Dion McMaster, 38, of Red Bay, for Keeping an Unlicensed Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Explosives, and Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent to Supply. He was remanded to His Majesty’s Prison.

2. On 21-07-2023 at about 1157hrs, Police arrested and charged Zuri Christo Reid of Rogues Bay with Keeping an Unlicensed Firearm and Unlawful Possession of Explosives. She was remanded to His Majesty’s Prison.

3. On 21-07-2023 at about 1210hrs, Police arrested and charged Ruth Gonzales Tellez of Rogues Bay for Keeping an Unlicensed Firearm and Unlawful Possession of Explosives. She was remanded to His Majesty’s Prison.

BURGLARY

1. On 06-07-2023 at about 1948hrs, Police arrested and charged James Leonard Jr., 25, of Cooper Island, for Burglary.

2. On 21-08-2023 at about 1127hrs, Police arrested and charged Cyril Charles, 44, of Purcell Estate for Burglary.

3. On 17-08-2023 at about 0930hrs, Police arrested and charged Ke’Moi Cadore, 18, of Windy Hill, Virgin Gorda, for Burglary, Theft, and Criminal Trespass. He was granted bail in the sum of $10,000 to appear before Magistrate’s Court on 09-10-2023.

THEFT

On 19-07-2023 at about 1500hrs, Police arrested and charged Mikhail Howe, 33, of Lower Estate, for Theft and Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm. He was granted bail in the sum of $5,000 to appear before the Magistrate’s Court on 16-09-2023.

INFLICTING GRIEVOUS BODILY HARM

On 23-08-2023 at about 1438hrs, Police arrested and charged Bryshan Walters, 18, of Paraquita Bay, for Inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm.

UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED DRUG

On 09-07-2023 at about 0253hrs, Police arrested and charged Kentish Rogers, 38, of Lower Estate, for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Drug. He was granted bail in the sum of $5,000 to appear before Magistrate’s Court on 22-08-2023.

ASSAULT OCCASIONING ACTUAL BODILY HARM

On 02-08-2023 at about 1356hrs, Police arrested and charged Roy Richards, 44, of McNamara, for Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm. He was granted bail in the sum of $5,000 to appear before Magistrate’s Court on 12-09-2023.

INDECENT ASSAULT

On 09-07-2023 at about 1510hrs, Police arrested and charged a 13-year-old of USA, for Indecent Assault. He was granted bail in the sum of $10,000 to appear before the Magistrate’s Court on 12-07-2023.

HANDLING STOLEN GOODS

On 22-08-2023 at about 2218hrs, Police arrested and charged Eugenia Harvey, 51, of Purcell Estate, for Handling Stolen Goods.

INDECENCY IN A PUBLIC PLACE

On 20-07-2023 at about 1705hrs, Police arrested and charged Reynard Matthews, 32, of North Sound, Virgin Gorda, with Indecency in a Public Place, Idle and Disorderly, and Common Nuisance.

DRIVING WHEN NOT SECURED BY SEATBELT

On 18-07-2023 at about 2210hrs, Police arrested and charged Elton Prentice, 49, of Purcell Estate, for Driving When Not Secured by Seatbelt, Failure to give Name and Address, and Insulting Language. He was granted bail in the sum of $2,000 to appear before the Magistrate’s Court on 14-10-2023.

9 Responses to “Robbery, burglary & firearm offences dominate latest Arrest Blotter”

  • WHAT!!! (01/09/2023, 11:31) Like (21) Dislike (3) Reply
    Four people with illegal firearms!
    If the courts we’re handing out really harsh sentencing as they should instead of a slap on the wrist we may not have such a big gun problem.
    Good work by the police.
    • It's Time (01/09/2023, 13:34) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
      Yes good work, but Police have no say in sentencing, though at times they fool the ignorant ones saying if they would confess to this or to that, they'll let you serve a lesser sentence.
  • Real news (01/09/2023, 12:05) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    …is that guy Taliban getting thrown in the water..alive..w/weights over the cartel shipment headed for guess where? Anywhooo I’m sure if I’m connecting dots others are as well.
  • NICK (01/09/2023, 12:10) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Look at all these people with control drugs,what the primer has to say about this?or this isn't his concern as what mick Penns say.
  • Hmmmm (01/09/2023, 12:35) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    None of us should ever condone crime but it is amazing that only black people get arrested in the BVI.
    • Bree (01/09/2023, 16:56) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      @Hmmmm

      You don't hear much about other ethnicities being arrested, due to the fact that many don't publicly/privately commit crimes.
      A few questions, I would like you to answer.

      How many young people from the other ethnicity do you see riding around the island recklessly?
      How many do you hear driving thru the neighborhoods all hours of the day and night play loud music?
      How many do you see on the side of the road, smoking, drinking and just being nuisances?
      When you answer these questions, then you will get an insight as to why we no news of their arrest.
  • akon (01/09/2023, 13:22) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply

    Some of these police is criminals parading as cops. The female police Mrs E**** is incompetent and will be expose in court. Failing to give name and insulting language was a lie to press charges for not wearing the seatbelt. Putting someone in a hot police jeep for over 4 minutes is not serving and protecting. Was hold for over 4 hours waiting to get charged and was not offered even a bottle of water. Can't wait for court, i out.

    • akon (01/09/2023, 17:11) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      If you remove her name then remove my name also. The wicked must get exposed.
  • smh (01/09/2023, 13:36) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    " Police arrested and charged a 13-year-old of USA, for Indecent Assault"
    Every day people in this world continue to drift more and more away from God.


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