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Top CoP challenges VI to contact him with leads for unsolved murders

- challenge runs for one month starting today, May 25, 2021
With a number of unsolved murders currently on the books at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), new Commissioner of Police, Mr Mark Collins has challenged Virgin Islanders to reach out to him directly with leads that can help solve those crimes. Photo: Facebook
Some of the unsolved murders the CoP mention includes the shootings deaths of Vinci National Deverson Williams who was killed in March 2021 and businessman Earl D. Hodge aka 'Bob' slain in February 2021. Photo: VINO/File/Provided
Some of the unsolved murders the CoP mention includes the shootings deaths of Vinci National Deverson Williams who was killed in March 2021 and businessman Earl D. Hodge aka 'Bob' slain in February 2021. Photo: VINO/File/Provided
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is also looking into the 2020 deaths of Everton McMaster Jr and Matthew D. Daly aka 'Shorty' who were also both gunned down. Photo: VINO/File
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is also looking into the 2020 deaths of Everton McMaster Jr and Matthew D. Daly aka 'Shorty' who were also both gunned down. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With a number of unsolved murders currently on the books at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), new Commissioner of Police Mr Mark Collins has challenged Virgin Islanders to reach out to him directly with leads that can help solve those crimes.

The Commissioner made the challenge this afternoon, May 25, 2021, and said that it comes as a result of a lack of confidentiality in the VI police force by the public.

According to Mr Collins, it is not unique to the VI but that many other jurisdictions face the same challenge.

Locals have concerns with confidentiality of Force - Top Cop 

“So I’m setting out a challenge today, if there is real concern about confidentiality, I’m making myself available… you can call me directly I’ve only been in this territory for a little over a month and I have no allegiances and bonds with anyone,” he said.

“There is nothing to fear with me as I’ve said, I am a person who wants to get things done. I want quick and decisive action and I’m here and ready to listen,” he said.

Some of the unsolved murders the CoP mentioned include the shooting deaths of Vincentian Deverson Williams, who was killed in March 2021, and businessman Earl D. Hodge aka 'Bob', who was slain in February 2021.

The force is also looking into the 2020 deaths of Everton McMaster Jr and Matthew D. Daly aka 'Shorty', who were also both gunned down.

“In fact, we are keen to receive information into any of the unsolved murders,” the Commissioner said while announcing that officers from the UK and other Caribbean jurisdictions are working on the unsolved murders.

Persons can call the commissioner directly or other key police units 

He said individuals who call him with leads will see those leads followed up and persons would have an option for the commissioner to return their calls with the results of the information.

The  ToP CoP said his personal telephone number for persons to ring and provide leads is 368-7937, or they can call the Major Crime Team on 368-5602 or the Head of the Major Crime Team on 368-9809.

Mr Collins said the challenge to call him with information will run for 1 month commencing today, May 25, 2021.

13 Responses to “Top CoP challenges VI to contact him with leads for unsolved murders”

  • okay (25/05/2021, 20:02) Like (18) Dislike (2) Reply
    Thank you Top Cop, because your male secretary won't allow me to connect with you.
  • rattie (25/05/2021, 21:00) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
    He still have to tell someone
  • technology (25/05/2021, 21:15) Like (1) Dislike (6) Reply
    IS A VERY DANGEROUS TOOL AND IT
    CAN BE MANUPULATED BY THOSE WHO WORK IN THAT FIELD VERY CLANDESTINELY TO OBTAIN KNOWLEDGE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION SHARED BY ANONE USING THOSE PHONES * MOST PEOPLE KNOW THAT ( BE CAREFUL )
  • Rubber Duck (25/05/2021, 21:19) Like (2) Dislike (10) Reply
    we still do not trust the police bottom line
    • Rubber Duck (26/05/2021, 06:11) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Not me. My number one fan. Alas too stupid to think up his own name.
  • yesterday (25/05/2021, 21:33) Like (1) Dislike (8) Reply
    the past bloke was simply a waste of time lets see how replacement pans out in 5 years
  • Great Challenge! (25/05/2021, 21:52) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    I listened to the entire press conference and the Commissioner spoke about the good work of his officers especially those who charged the 7 creeps for the last murder. If fact, he said the officers showed competency and great skill and that this was impressive police work. Shame, that's not in this story! We will however know soon enough if it is really a lack of confidentiality in police or we are just a set of people who like to live in the squalor of lawless and whine. Great challenge, Commissioner!!!
  • Hmm (25/05/2021, 22:21) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    They won’t come forward trust me
  • Snitch for pay (26/05/2021, 03:06) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    They should just do like some places in America. The snitches get a stipend. You can put the money on a simple visa gift card. You’ll be shocked what some ppl will do for an xtra few bucks.
  • ReX FeRal (26/05/2021, 06:05) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    The Virgin Islands wreaks of complacency when it comes to crime .
    Good luck Mr.Collins


  • Hmm (26/05/2021, 07:29) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    I’m willing to talk but I really don’t trust the cops,they doing anything for a lil side change right now! They getting payed for info.on the cases from the guy who set up these hits! Don’t worry tho!!! THE CLOCK IS TICKING!
    • @hmm (26/05/2021, 11:17) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      This island seems to have gone from Doc Martin to Prime Suspect in the last few years.
      It’s really sad.
  • hello (26/05/2021, 16:08) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Both murder and attempt murder if u please


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