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'Small Brent' wanted for 'recent' murder; Considered armed & dangerous

- suspect is John Dawn Emmanuel but also goes by the name Brent Dain Danglade
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is urgently seeking the assistance of the public in locating a highly dangerous individual, John Dawn Emmanuel, known by the alias 'Small Brent'. Photo: RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is urgently seeking the assistance of the public in locating a highly dangerous individual, John Dawn Emmanuel, known by the alias 'Small Brent'.

The RVIPF in a press release today, May 15, 2025, said Emmanuel is currently wanted for questioning in connection with a recent murder committed within the Territory, but did not state when the murder was committed.

The most recent murder occurred on May 10, 2025, at Freshwater Pond on the western end of Tortola. Nyron A. Erickson was killed on the spot after coming under heavy gunfire.

The murder suspect, according to the RVIPF, is considered a serious threat to public safety and should be considered armed and extremely dangerous.

Police said Emmanuel has also been associated with kidnapping, extortion, and multiple murders in Trinidad and Tobago and elsewhere in the region and should not be approached by members of the public under any circumstances.

Preliminary investigations, according to the RVIPF, indicate that the suspect previously operated under a different identity, Brent Dain Danglade, and might still have access to identification/travel documents in that name.

Public warned against assisting suspect

The RVIPF also stressed the grave consequences of aiding or abetting offenders.

"Assisting an offender is a serious criminal offence, and anyone found to be harbouring, facilitating, or otherwise supporting this suspect will face the full force of the law," the press release stated.

Members of the public are being urged to lock and secure their vehicles, boats or vessels, and homes to reduce opportunities for victimisation or their properties being accessed or used by this individual.

The RVIPF said it is actively pursuing all leads and continues to work with other local, regional, and international law enforcement partners to locate and apprehend this individual.

"The efforts to arrest Emmanuel are being executed with dispatch to reduce any risks posed to the public," the RVIPF said.

Members of the public with any information on his whereabouts are urged to contact the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368-9339, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 800-8477 (TIPS) or overseas at (284) 800-8477.

The public is again strongly advised not to confront, approach, or assist this suspect under any circumstances.

"Your safety is our priority—please allow trained law enforcement officers to handle the situation."

53 Responses to “'Small Brent' wanted for 'recent' murder; Considered armed & dangerous”

  • If spotted by the police (15/05/2025, 18:15) Like (19) Dislike (4) Reply
    Apply swift justice like the police in Jamaica that apply swift justice on the killer that rape, killed and stuff the 9 year old little girl in the barrel. He hiding somewhere under a rock or in the bushes. Hunt him down and send out a BOLO to the USVI.
  • Immigration (15/05/2025, 18:52) Like (29) Dislike (6) Reply
    Dangerous man to be running around on our little island. We need to upgrade our system so that it flags faces as well as names. These big island criminals need to do this little country a favour and stay away. Good job, Commissioner Vanterpool. Picture and wanted poster in full force and that gives us an opportunity to assist you. Other Commissioners believed in hiding these perps. Hunt him down and get him out of here. Of course we have to punish him first if he killed someone here so that means years of feeding him. Some persons who migrate to our country and are considered law abiding citizens need to, please, do not allow their criminal family members to migrate here. Crime affects everyone and a country of this size, we are in big trouble. Let them roam the streets of their big island home. Please, I beg you. God help us. Including the teenagers who are showing signs of criminal intent, leave them too.
    • Really? (22/05/2025, 15:40) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      The commissioner did not do a thing. It’s the officers that hit the streets and got things done.
  • WOW (15/05/2025, 18:54) Like (49) Dislike (10) Reply
    The real killer kill fake killa
  • This is scary (15/05/2025, 19:00) Like (24) Dislike (3) Reply
    Who is he working with?
    • l (15/05/2025, 22:00) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
      His face is easy to spot. Everyone, keep your eyes open and call in any sighting of this dangerous animal.
  • One President (15/05/2025, 19:03) Like (19) Dislike (4) Reply
    Prezzi just let you get comfortable, disrespect is never tolerated and time waits on no man!
  • Laser sight (15/05/2025, 19:17) Like (36) Dislike (3) Reply
    Well y'all want somebody to blame so here's it is
    ..let's see how fast y'all find him....

    Then I would know that y'all only quick to help police when it comes to your own criminals dying
  • For some strange reason (15/05/2025, 19:46) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
    I don’t think the guy had anything to do with murking WB. He may be a criminal and was seen in the area but he is not a professional hitter.
  • Anonymous (15/05/2025, 20:00) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    find him !!!!!!
  • ... (15/05/2025, 20:17) Like (11) Dislike (3) Reply
    Trinidad has to be nasty
  • Out of here (15/05/2025, 20:23) Like (9) Dislike (8) Reply
    He done left the island.
  • Karnage (15/05/2025, 20:27) Like (28) Dislike (1) Reply
    *googles name* lol yall aint let this man in our country FRFR. This place is a clown show.
  • Strupes (15/05/2025, 20:28) Like (16) Dislike (4) Reply
    John did the country a favor.
  • rude boy (15/05/2025, 20:40) Like (8) Dislike (14) Reply

    Me no help no police go find him u f..... self

  • Lb (15/05/2025, 20:41) Like (33) Dislike (1) Reply
    Some locals had to help conceal and arm this hit man and show him around so he could map out the murder. Then to execute it perfectly. Don’t just arrest him but ask the locals who helped him in exchange for blood money from Trinidad.
  • Small Brent Big Bucks (15/05/2025, 20:45) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    Your own guy turn on you, pay up!
  • Q&A (15/05/2025, 20:50) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    I've always wondered how exactly does one go about collecting a bounty on these types of acts and I just realize they DONT
  • Nationality.. (15/05/2025, 20:55) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
    What nationality is he ? Is he a resident of BVI or USVI.? Give us all the info, help us to help you..
  • Ember (15/05/2025, 20:59) Like (13) Dislike (10) Reply
    This is all a big conspiracy I do not believe that this man is responsible but it’s a bigger picture and he is the scapegoat
  • 2024 (15/05/2025, 21:06) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    big man probably gone with these pours borders in and out with in 24 hours

    After Highway crimes or some other criminal conduct in other jurisdictions; police usually block off roads ways seeking suspects

    Law enforcement need to up their Games: The installed cameras works but come out and disrupt the criminal movements


  • Tek clue (15/05/2025, 21:27) Like (13) Dislike (5) Reply
    All this is pure BS. This man was never seen in the BVI.
    Another unsolved murder. Ayo really need help sah. The killers right here in the BVI. Someone father, son, brother, uncle, nephew. All you have to do is follow the money.
  • swift (15/05/2025, 21:29) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    That man done on boat same day heading to ST Thomas when have murders why customs don’t be patrolling the waters killer come in do there dirty work an back out easy that’s why have so much unsolve murders
  • Plumpy (15/05/2025, 21:49) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    what about the wrangler they was driving ??????? where’s that jeep is & why he ain’t hearing about it !!!! this was definitely an inside set up!!
  • Greg (15/05/2025, 21:56) Like (11) Dislike (4) Reply
    If I see him, I will blow the whistle so hard everyone will hear it! We don't need these hard criminals on our island. Every person here should be on the lookout for him. I'm sick of this!
  • Vomit (15/05/2025, 22:13) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    Who hired him will be afraid to go near him to feed him and he will turn on them and who hired him will fear for their life and they shall turn him in. No one is loyal it’s a dog eat dog world. He shall vomit the names of who hired him. His photo is being shown all over the world he can’t catch a plane or boat to go back Trinidad so who will maintain him without being caught. Small man your brains will be food for anxiety and when fear sets in you will trust no man. Not even dead presidents. Ashes to ashes dust to dust as you walk on the dust so shall you return. Save yourself from running mad, you have to eat your phone has to charge you can’t run forever you’re an old man. Man fraid to hide you so they turn you in cause they don’t want you killing them. Arrows back to sender don’t keep who hire you a secret the world done know you. Call it in the last chance to save your souls from running mad.
  • De streets (15/05/2025, 22:16) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    You can run but you can’t hide the streets looking for you like a wounded dog and the police looking for you with them Tec 9. You shall sleep with one eye open forever. Give it up before the streets find you before the police. Surrender the streets are going to sniff you out
  • small man (15/05/2025, 22:23) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Search every camera in Tola to see where all he went and who he was with. And who taxi or who man pick him up from the airport.
    He ain’t sailed from Trinidad. Track every airport camera all they way Tola and all his movements in Tola and all who he was scene with. You must hit on something and who involved are going to go ghost soon so anyone notice that say something apply pressure.
  • Eldread (15/05/2025, 22:49) Like (21) Dislike (5) Reply
    Meh son who the hell let him in the virgin islands? That money that premiere Wheatley waste paying Vybz Kartel quarter million USD should be there now to put up a $10k for information on this dangerous guy where about.
  • Mika B (15/05/2025, 23:57) Like (25) Dislike (5) Reply
    Mika Barry
    We need youuuuuuu
  • Entry? (16/05/2025, 00:00) Like (11) Dislike (7) Reply
    Let me guess he got in here either legally or illegal thanks to our infamous customs and immigration that is headed by our locals....


    Not a good look since usvi not catch man and women who all claiming to be trafficked from bvi......


    Governor take over those department please and thanks.
  • Hoo he be (16/05/2025, 03:30) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Note the absence of the Country of his origin.
    Not BVI,USVI or PR
    One would assume that would be integral in the "where is he billboard."
    Has his country of origin been notified..more than likely, not.m/ alerted.
    Fingers crossed and hope the USVI will find and capture this one for us.
    The BVI and its half ash efforts in the apprehension of criminals is tdoublin

  • Trinibad (16/05/2025, 03:36) Like (29) Dislike (1) Reply
    His own dog turned on him and bite him! #CrocodileTeeth
  • joke (16/05/2025, 07:13) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Imagine a wanted man is wanted and this flyer ain’t flooding local social media pages. It’s so weird how the BVI be protecting criminals but will quick to post and shared a business or a regular person having a bad day.
  • King Charles (16/05/2025, 07:15) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    Small Brent done skip town long time.
  • home boy (16/05/2025, 07:32) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply

    Laser sight what kind of deranged j@$$@@% you are, talking that nonsense,

  • Yo killa boi he running (16/05/2025, 08:02) Like (30) Dislike (5) Reply
    Ah yes

    After some time past we will forget about that loser yo killa

    No matter how rich, deadly and successful you are we are all equal in death and as time past we will all be forgotten after some generations. Just live your life honestly and fairly. We have one live to live

    Right now all you who are alive now are considered richer than yo killa cuz you have life. He can't buy his life back. Let that sink in


    You can live short life from reckless decisions or a long happy life with worrying about someone coming to kill you everyday cuz your not a worthless piece toilet paper


  • question (16/05/2025, 08:16) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    How did he get on island? Surely his name and aliases is flagged at immigration department. This highlights that are borders are not secured.
  • Hey Mika (16/05/2025, 08:16) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    Can you launch a sex free, slander free special edition to shed some light on what’s going on here, pretty please…..? We will beg bow tie not to sue..
  • Yes (16/05/2025, 08:51) Like (22) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why would Litttle Brent hang around after he did what he came to do, to enoy the beaches?
  • the storm (16/05/2025, 09:39) Like (6) Dislike (18) Reply
    justice for Ny!
  • Girls like twigs (16/05/2025, 10:34) Like (5) Dislike (5) Reply
    Yo killa keep showing off his small biscuit chest and baby abs so them man had to add more to the clip to get through that "muscle"

    Weed got"em weak and malnourished
  • Why (16/05/2025, 10:46) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why was he not in Jail?
  • resident (16/05/2025, 11:42) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    we don't even have a proper all points bulletin system or a shot spotter system, we need to get those in place as soon as possible
  • Uh hub (16/05/2025, 14:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Check VG, JVD or Anegada
  • Thanks ???? (16/05/2025, 15:05) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
    Thank you Small Brent. Hope you’re having a wonderful day today. Thank you for being BVI Luigi Mangione. Get you some hot KFC and a cold drink.
  • Wellsah (16/05/2025, 18:24) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    now the trinis gonna step in with no local boss. recession in the micro economy
  • Tortola dont know (16/05/2025, 20:41) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Dem Trini marks men dont play


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