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UPDATE: Erickson facing 21 charges; 3 others charged for ammo possession

Following news of the arrest of a male on his arrival to the Virgin Islands, detectives of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force have announced tonight Thursday, September 21, 2023, that Nyron Erickson, a 31-year-old resident of West End, Tortola was charged with a total of 21 criminal offenses. Photo: Facebook
From left: Jelani Christopher, 31, of Cane Garden Bay, Cordell Oneal, 38, of Fresh Water Pond; and Kanmi Oneal, 34, of Pockwood Pond have been jointly charged with unlawful possession of explosives. Photo: Team of Reporters
From left: Jelani Christopher, 31, of Cane Garden Bay, Cordell Oneal, 38, of Fresh Water Pond; and Kanmi Oneal, 34, of Pockwood Pond have been jointly charged with unlawful possession of explosives. Photo: Team of Reporters
 Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that police have tonight September 20, 2023, nabbed three persons found with ammunition, while another male returning resident was arrested. Photo: VINO/File
Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that police have tonight September 20, 2023, nabbed three persons found with ammunition, while another male returning resident was arrested. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following news of the arrest of a male on his arrival to the Virgin Islands, detectives of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force have announced tonight, Thursday, September 21, 2023, that Nyron Erickson, a 31-year-old resident of West End, Tortola was charged with a total of 21 criminal offenses.

The charges include seven (7) counts of Possession of Prohibited Weapon, eleven (11) counts of Keeping a Firearm Without a License, two (2) counts of Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent to Supply Another, and one (1) count of Possession of the Proceeds of Criminal Conduct.

Erickson remains in police custody pending his appearance at the Magistrate’s Court at the next available sitting.

Police said his arrest and subsequent charges stemmed from inquiries into high-level, organized criminal activities being perpetrated by linked individuals and promised updates on the investigation will be provided as they become available.

3 charged with unlawful possession of explosives

Meanwhile, police have also charged three males in relation to the recent recovery of ammunition as announced yesterday, September 20, 2023.

Police in a release said Cordell Oneal, 38, of Fresh Water Pond; Kanmi Oneal, 34, of Pockwood Pond; and Jelani Christopher, 31, of Cane Garden Bay were all jointly charged with unlawful possession of explosives.

Police said Wednesday, September 20, 2023, they received information that men, armed with firearms, were traversing Road Town, raising concerns for the safety of residents.

“As a result, several vehicles, including one occupied by the three men, were stopped and searched in the Road Town area, During the search a loaded magazine with 31 rounds of high-velocity ammunition was recovered.” 

The police added that all three men will also remain in police custody pending their appearance at the Magistrate’s Court at the next available sitting.

“I appreciate the ongoing support from the public and the force values their continued commitment to assisting us with maintaining safety and security,” Police Commissioner Mark Collins said in expressing gratitude to the citizens of the VI. 

See previous story published last evening, September 20, 2023

Police confirm arrest of returning resident; 3 others nabbed with ammo

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that police have tonight September 20, 2023, nabbed three persons found with ammunition, while another male returning resident was arrested. 

This comes as the RVIPF is investigating a recent series of gun violence primarily concentrated on the main island of Tortola.

While the police did not reveal the name of the arrested individuals, nor the location of the arrests, it said a male resident of the Virgin Islands (VI) was arrested upon his return to the territory.

Police detailed that three other males were arrested by officers when ammunition was discovered in a vehicle in which they were traveling.

Officials from the force said that the investigation remains dynamic, and as such, more updates will come.

Our new center will bring more information as it becomes available.

74 Responses to “UPDATE: Erickson facing 21 charges; 3 others charged for ammo possession ”

  • Norris Turnbull (21/09/2023, 04:37) Like (25) Dislike (133) Reply
    Governor Rankin and the Commissioner of Police Mark Collins will go to any length and do anything to lock up Nyron Erickson. Bastards.
    • @ Norris Turnbull (21/09/2023, 13:31) Like (113) Dislike (10) Reply
      You’d go to any lengths to prove your ignorance!!
    • Greg (21/09/2023, 14:22) Like (70) Dislike (8) Reply
      @ Norris Turnbull, What is wrong with you?
      • Norris Turnbull (22/09/2023, 04:37) Like (2) Dislike (24) Reply
        AT Greg etal...Have I offended you and became your enemy because I speak the dam truth?
    • @Norris Turnbull (21/09/2023, 23:16) Like (8) Dislike (4) Reply
      What’s wrong? You in on it too?
    • street reporter. (22/09/2023, 02:07) Like (10) Dislike (9) Reply
      He ain even back good. He ain even settle in and the thing done start. Don't under estimate the power of money and a bad heart. Maybe he has no idea, no involvement, maybe he is innocent , maybe. We will wait, watch and see.
    • STUPIDITY IS A CHOICE BUT SOME PEOPLE ABUSE IT LIKE THOSE DEFENDING CRIMINALS (22/09/2023, 07:33) Like (18) Dislike (3) Reply
      There’s a Jim Jones-type cult drinking the criminal’s Koolaid.

      Stupidity could be contagious…SECURE YOUR COMMON SENSE PEOPLE.
    • @Norris Turnbull (22/09/2023, 08:48) Like (23) Dislike (3) Reply
      I should hope they will go to any length to take scum off the street. Why do you want a drug dealer to be free? Are you one who is profiting from him?
    • we (24/09/2023, 00:26) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
      We the people are sick and tired of looking at his face! He had the nerve to return and we are glad he is arrested. He and the other 3 criminals do not need to see the light of freedom ever again! Just a waste of human lives.
  • Real Talk (21/09/2023, 05:38) Like (14) Dislike (6) Reply
    Hurry up we waiting we like mele lol
  • Play stupid games... (21/09/2023, 06:24) Like (37) Dislike (2) Reply
    The same energy they couldn't show the US when he was being extradited cause they know they would have been laid out.

    Time to clean up this place! No more planes touching down with the coc**** in it!
  • STOP ENCOURAGING VIOLENCE!!!!!! (21/09/2023, 06:50) Like (172) Dislike (16) Reply
    ALLLLLLLLLL of you who are rallying for the freedom of someone who is involved in criminal activity are TWO-FACED, LACK A CONSCIENCE, LACK MORALS, and are just as guilty of committing the crimes.

    DO NOT CRY, FEEL SAD, PROTEST AGAINST MURDER AND VIOLENCE WHEN YOU ARE DEFENDING IT!!!!!!!!!

    STOP SITTING ON YOUR BRAIN!!!!!!
    • @stop encouraging violence (21/09/2023, 08:47) Like (100) Dislike (7) Reply
      I agree with you 100%. They defend it till it gets on their door steps.
    • smh (21/09/2023, 09:53) Like (6) Dislike (99) Reply
      @stop encouraging violence.......... B***H BE QUITE!!!!! DRINK WATER AND DO LIKE PATRICE ROBERTS AND MIND YOUR MF BUSINESS. YOU EVER SEE OR HEARD THAT SOMEONE HOLD A GUN OR EVEN FIGHT SOMEONE ELSE......
      • @ SMH (21/09/2023, 13:33) Like (40) Dislike (2) Reply
        Learn to spell and use proper grammar before making a laughing stock of yourself.
      • @ SMH (21/09/2023, 13:45) Like (49) Dislike (1) Reply
        It would be a different tune you’d be singing if someone you knew were murdered and the criminal’s name was said to have something to do with it.

        Maybe if we told you and others like you that the brain is an App, you’d start using it.
    • ALSO TWO-FACED!!!! (21/09/2023, 16:05) Like (9) Dislike (13) Reply
      With all due respect, you’ve said “allegedly” and that is the key word in all of this. Your use of capital letters (for emphasis) CAN’T force others to hate or shame someone based on “allegations” & hearsay. Allegation defined: a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof. The law applies to everyone, including the “alleged” and RVIPF. Citizens are simply asking & patiently waiting for RVIPF to make clear what charges the individual was arrested on, considering the police escorted him off the ferry he arrived to the Territory on. Contrary to rumours, the individual was not found in any vehicle with guns or ammunition - this is an undisputed fact. Whether we like him or not, hate him or not, he has constitutional rights like every one else and should enjoy these rights until he is found guilty of any “alleged criminal activity”. Anything falling short of this, is unnecessary harassment. Charge the individual with a crime or release him. It really is as simple as this if we’re honestly talking about taking the high moral ground and having a conscience.

      P.S. STOP SITTING ON YOUR BRAIN OR IN YOUR FEELINGS DEPENDING ON WHO THE “ALLEGATIONS” ARE AGAINST
  • Hmmmmm (21/09/2023, 08:09) Like (34) Dislike (11) Reply
    Something sounds real fishyyyy ….. ah real set up that be
  • WOW (21/09/2023, 08:37) Like (17) Dislike (2) Reply
    So many crickets in here today!
  • Majestic Life Watch (21/09/2023, 09:03) Like (15) Dislike (2) Reply
    Its only a matter of time.
    • DON’T BE FOOLED!!!!! (22/09/2023, 21:42) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      Just a few weeks ago a doctor was selling off his vehicles and heavy equipment vehicles on social media all at once now have a new job.

      Watch these clique / circles these people run in and not what kind of influencers, positions or last name they hold!!!!!!
  • (21/09/2023, 09:06) Like (27) Dislike (7) Reply
    Them boys bad like the navy
  • 2023 (21/09/2023, 09:24) Like (24) Dislike (7) Reply
    where is all this dope & money going after being intercepted by law enforcement can someone answer…….

  • Hmm (21/09/2023, 09:42) Like (38) Dislike (4) Reply
    Lock them up!!!
  • Listen (21/09/2023, 09:44) Like (26) Dislike (55) Reply
    Tortola will forever be backwards.........Why lock him up for something that happen in 2021 while he was in jail.... the police calm to say he bring in drugs in 2021 while he was lock up why you didnt charge him while he was here why wait for him to go and come back to do so. ayo just want this young man so bad you the police will stop at nothing. i hope when he win this case and he will he put a big law sue on the government and the police cause all ayo doing is locking up police without full evidence. why wait til now to lock him up coming back in as a free man ayo police think a smart but peole know what ayo doing trying to pin any and anything on this man cause why the usa set him free....
  • O’s rental (21/09/2023, 10:31) Like (50) Dislike (3) Reply
    Them man like so much man… they miss him so much they want to be up there with him
  • (21/09/2023, 10:32) Like (30) Dislike (1) Reply
    So they went to escort him home?
  • eyes (21/09/2023, 10:33) Like (16) Dislike (2) Reply
    Did police find the guns they throw out?
  • Ticketed (21/09/2023, 10:51) Like (27) Dislike (7) Reply
    He is in a jail where he is safe and where he runs things. He will be just fine.
  • Dave Chappelle (21/09/2023, 11:22) Like (22) Dislike (0) Reply
    Nah this is comedy… cause thats some like man vibes fr
  • p umkin (21/09/2023, 11:53) Like (7) Dislike (4) Reply
    fres h m eat coming bal o
  • p umkin (21/09/2023, 11:53) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
    fres h m eat coming bal o
  • UDGReality (21/09/2023, 12:36) Like (31) Dislike (6) Reply
    @ stop encouraging violence and @ Hmmmmm.
    Since you all have the facts about this young man and know what he did to other people; you should go to the authorities and share your information. Giving hints here on the blogs does not make any sense. As concerned citizens ( as I assume) you should say something if you see something. If you are not prepared to do that then just STFU and pay attention to what you and your family is doing.
  • His body Guards (21/09/2023, 12:48) Like (26) Dislike (2) Reply
    Got stop. Two clowns…
  • Why??? (21/09/2023, 13:15) Like (13) Dislike (9) Reply
    These are 2. Separate incidents… why write the article to suggest that they are one of the same.??? It makes it seem as if Erikson was part of the arrest involving the gun charge
  • Bamboo (21/09/2023, 14:02) Like (26) Dislike (4) Reply
    Hope they hold him accountable for all these guns and ammunition that they hold them with. This young man so wicked and evil. You can’t put nothing against him. But his days are numbered just watch God and time he sit high and look low.
  • Weird Setta Imbeciles (21/09/2023, 16:38) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
    Ever wonder what wsi means?
  • He release yet? (21/09/2023, 17:16) Like (6) Dislike (22) Reply
    Let the man go, I need a Job.
  • . (21/09/2023, 21:52) Like (10) Dislike (24) Reply
    All 21 charges will be dismissed
  • Free em (21/09/2023, 22:15) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Let them get green lit and the country gonna be a better place when them gone
    • Head coach. (22/09/2023, 02:20) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
      Now let me hear those who believe the X is innocent. Maybe this one done vomit all he had inside up there to get back. Not knowing what awaIts here for him..Now there is a big push for independent by some present and X politicians and officials hoping that being independent can sheild them or hide them from judgement day.!.Now they want to get this dude out the way. The most dangerous Rat. Could be that Rat them 3 blind Cat went for. U know the the song. Informant must dead. Never understand it before. Still no one needs to die. Stop the killing..
    • @free em (22/09/2023, 13:17) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      He get save by jail don't matter how long green light for he
  • gaza strip (21/09/2023, 23:45) Like (0) Dislike (9) Reply
    Free West Bonk….
  • please (22/09/2023, 00:13) Like (37) Dislike (2) Reply
    Just put him on the streets, let his enemies deal with him.
  • ... (22/09/2023, 00:35) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    easy bail
  • Now it making sense. (22/09/2023, 02:01) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    Was wondering why the DEA let him walk so easily. They new what was awaiting for him here when he retufns. US. Britain and tbe BVI are clearly working hand in hand. Nice.
    • RATTTT! (27/09/2023, 03:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I smell a RAT, for all that the US did to get him and he’s back on Tola, I wonder who he RAT on?
  • Acts (22/09/2023, 02:33) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    It is all part of the script. From prison, he went to America and said what he knew. Wouldn't it be suspicious if he was just released? So send him back to prison eventually when things settle down he will be released with no charges. He gets what he wants the FEDS gets theirs everyone is happy...well almost everyone
  • MASA (22/09/2023, 03:07) Like (13) Dislike (3) Reply
    Happy to see bat back on the land but if I were he, I would make sure my suit clean and pressed, and I always ensure I have a good cut and shave. Will make the process a bit easier for your fam when that time comes. In meantime, if its true, lock he up w the rest of them. Biggs be too blatant and bold with he moves. Not sure how you can be bold w ur moves when you be singing like a canary on your opps? Thats how you gain territory these days?!?!
  • El Demonio Negro (22/09/2023, 04:39) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    He the real 21 Savage luckily the DDP office incompetent
  • Why lol (22/09/2023, 06:03) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why they harassing Mr Untouchable lol
  • Kar Ma (22/09/2023, 07:39) Like (20) Dislike (2) Reply
    Everything started to go downhill when they killed the wrong people. God heard all the cries and prayers for JUSTICE. When y'all want to play high and mighty and order your hit, make sure your hit hitmen have the right people cause watch now, your empire is crumbling LOL
  • The originals (22/09/2023, 08:09) Like (8) Dislike (41) Reply
    Are innocent. Them is the sons of The O’Neal lady you’ll celebrated just this festival. Those boys don’t bother anyone. Them is good children. O’Neal sons not into criminal activity. If so O’Neal would know and would have stopped it. Their sister is a friendly person and school teacher. She’s clean not involved with criminal activity and not putting people children at risk while at schools. Ain’t like anyone will ever go to the school looking for she for anything. People just hate the O’Neal boys because they can be like them.
    • @the original (22/09/2023, 08:49) Like (31) Dislike (1) Reply
      I honestly want to buss you a slap for writing this BS… the one with the tattoos on his face link with so much murders.
      The sister done been on the news with crimes and the other one just like man on a whole
    • lol (22/09/2023, 09:10) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
      I love the sarcasm.
    • @The originals (22/09/2023, 09:11) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
      Shut up.
    • lmao (22/09/2023, 10:19) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
      Lmfao, people incredibly stupid on this island, not going to get this sarcasm.
  • witness (22/09/2023, 10:17) Like (9) Dislike (9) Reply
    You all really have faith in the police and DPP? I do not, so I think that Mr. Erickson will walk free.
  • @Norris Turnbull (22/09/2023, 10:17) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mr. Turnbull and all the others defending these individuals and their criminal activities. if and when it "Hit close to home" you will be the first crying for justice. Stop being ignorant and try everything to protect the quality of life you might have had/ha/have for your self, your family and everyone else (general public)
  • be careful (22/09/2023, 11:15) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    A story is told in the book of Esther in the Old Testament where Haman made a plan to have Mordecai hanged on the gallows. But the plot backfired and it went the opposite way.The moral of the story is very clear.
  • Strategize (22/09/2023, 11:24) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Bruh, you know the governments out to get you and you ain't thought to have spotters in the area and stay clean for a few days. Keeping an eye out for drones, especially in the night. Knowing that eyes going to be on your return although others are against you as well. Never always think narrow and laser focus in situations as other contribute can make drastic changes.
  • bystander (22/09/2023, 11:31) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    I would like someone with knowledge about the law if you see this to respond. I am wondering how is it that you belong to a country they claim you committed a crime in your country while being in their custody yet they are quicker to extradite you to a foreign country where it’s a legged you committed an even lesser crime than what you are accused of allegedly committing in your own country that you’re currently detained in? Should he have been charge and kept here to be prosecuted and if guilty serve here as priority before being sent off foreign to allege crimes? And if not shouldnt the time he already spent in their custody he considered? Please someone with knowledge!!!!
  • Eyes Emojis (22/09/2023, 11:59) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    I’m here for the comments!! Bam sweet (wink)
  • S/o to (22/09/2023, 17:16) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    The ones who actually working to get rid of them and not the ones just talking iykyk


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