The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) will celebrate the life and honour the service of the late Dikembe H.O. Vanterpool, an Auxiliary Officer, later this week. Photo: RVIPF

Dikembe H.O. Vanterpool, an Auxiliary Officer, was found unresponsive at the Cane Garden Bay Police Station, where he was stationed, on March 30, 2026. Photo: RVIPF

Vanterpool was found unresponsive at the Cane Garden Bay Police Station, where he was stationed, on March 30, 2026. He joined the RVIPF on August 16, 2019, as a member of Cohort 4 of local training. 

“Throughout his service, Officer Vanterpool served with dedication, professionalism, and a strong sense of duty, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to the safety and well-being of the people of the Virgin Islands,” the RVIPF said in a statement the day after his passing. 

Public viewing

The RVIPF is inviting members of the public to attend a scheduled viewing and memorial service for Officer Vanterpool, who was described as a dedicated officer who served with commitment and pride. 

The police force described Vanterpool’s passing as a “profound loss” to the RVIPF, his family, coursemates, and the wider community he served. 

A viewing is scheduled at the Virgin Gorda Police Station on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. A viewing and memorial service is scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Road Town Police Station, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and 12 noon respectively. 

At the family's request, no floral tributes or wreaths are to be brought to the service; however, monetary donations are welcome and can be made in support of the By Any Means Basketball Team.