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Wakima Lettsome charged for allegedly stabbing man in RT

- Police said victim is in critical condition
Known offender Wakima Lettsome has been charged by police, following a recent stabbing incident that left a man in critical condition on August 8, 2025, in Road Town. Photo: RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Known offender Wakima Lettsome has been charged by police, following a recent stabbing incident in Road Town that left a man in critical condition on August 8, 2025.

According to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), 43-year-old Wakima Lettsome was arrested shortly after the stabbing incident.

He has since been charged with Wounding with Intent and Common Assault and remains in custody pending the next available court date.

Lettsome was sentenced on February 15, 2013, to 20 years in prison after being found guilty of wounding with intent in November 2012. In May 2017, he was part of the first cohort of a Skill for Life rehabilitative course at Her Majesty’s Prison. It is unclear when exactly Mr Lettsome was released from prison.

Police also said in a press release on August 11, 2025, that the victim remains hospitalised and is receiving urgent medical care.

Acts of violence taken ‘extremely seriously’- Acting CoP Vanterpool

Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool stated, “We take acts of violence in our community extremely seriously. The quick apprehension of the suspect demonstrates our commitment to ensuring the safety of our residents and visitors.

“We will not relent in bringing offenders to justice, and we continue to urge anyone with information to speak with us.”

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 284-368-9339 or share details anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 800-8477 (TIPS). 

45 Responses to “Wakima Lettsome charged for allegedly stabbing man in RT”

  • one eye rooster (11/08/2025, 10:43) Like (15) Dislike (15) Reply
    Young handsome brother always in the hands of the law break that cycle with prayers
  • WHAT!!! (11/08/2025, 10:49) Like (47) Dislike (5) Reply
    2013 sentenced to 20 years in prison for wounding with intent let out of prison before completing sentence to repeat the same crime again.
    Some people need to be kept in prison.
    • Time served (11/08/2025, 12:59) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      20 prison years equals to 10 years on the outside...in prison day is one day and night is another day...in other words a morning is one day and a night is one day.
    • Blind Man (11/08/2025, 14:03) Like (17) Dislike (2) Reply
      @What i totally agree with you some people were meant to be incarcerated for life this guy is a prime example of someone that can't be rehabitated in jail he displayed the same behavior he's just an animal. Big tall and stupid with a serious angermanagemenr problem.
  • ght (11/08/2025, 11:01) Like (11) Dislike (3) Reply
    Now, he needs to be taken to amazon jungle to meet the lions and chitaahs.
    • Teacher (11/08/2025, 19:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Geography isn't your forte; no lions or cheetahs live in the Amazon
  • Channel 11 (11/08/2025, 11:27) Like (10) Dislike (3) Reply
    This man ain't realize that he is eligible for early retirement? Since Juvenile Courts this man in trouble with the law.
  • annudda2cents (11/08/2025, 11:29) Like (36) Dislike (3) Reply
    Wow. I met this gentleman a few times, and even though he had a troubled past, he was making strides in improving himself to become a better person. I am so sorry to learn that he has found himself in this predicament that will land him in the same place that he has obviously tried so hard to stay out of. I really hope the victim recovers and I will hold off on further comments as I do not know the particulars of this case.
    • A Capitalist Who Loves the BVI (11/08/2025, 14:50) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
      "I am so sorry to learn that he has found himself in this predicament... ." You make it sound like he walked out of his house one morning and somebody dropped a piano on his head. He made CHOICES that led to his situation (not a "predicament"). Get real, please...
    • Agree (11/08/2025, 18:31) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      I am in agreement with you, I have spoken to this man on several occasions and Yes he was trying his best to change , he struggled, he was so proud and happy when he finally got a Job , I am sorry he did not get the much needed therapy for anger management , I suggest therapy sessions start while incarcerated.
  • BuzzBvi (11/08/2025, 11:33) Like (12) Dislike (5) Reply
    Deport this child rearing businessman back where he came from.
    • Scatter yuh **** (11/08/2025, 14:00) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
      It right here Tortola he from
    • Marty Probasco (11/08/2025, 14:23) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply

      bUZZ YOU NEED TO SHUT UP, JUST SHUT TO HELL UP. DEPORT MY A$$.

    • here we go again (11/08/2025, 14:26) Like (9) Dislike (6) Reply
      @BuzzBVi deport him to Long Look, Idiots like you always have some BS to say. The brothers is a humble person, he just won't stabb someone if they didn't trouble him. You need to keep your pie hole shut if you don't have anything constructive to say. Go take a very LONG WALK on a very, very SHORT beach...the end
      • Really? (11/08/2025, 17:27) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
        This is the SECOND time he has stabbed someone. 99.99 % of the people in this entire world hasn't stabbed one person. Stop the nonsense.
    • deport (11/08/2025, 19:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Yep! Non stop to Eastend
  • Local (11/08/2025, 12:11) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    He looks much like the Sebastian them. Cindy that's your nephew.
  • Sad News (11/08/2025, 12:34) Like (14) Dislike (4) Reply
    This guy was honestly trying his best and they pushed him and pushed him until he broke character . Sorry to hear about this news.
    • A Capitalist Who Loves the BVI (11/08/2025, 15:49) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      How did "they" (and who is that, exactly?) "push and push" him? The guy got a dime shaved off of a 20 year sentence, and was taugtht a skill - and you're publishing this sob story on his behalf? Again, tell me who is the "they" who "pushed" him, and just what that means.
  • Ignorantass (11/08/2025, 12:58) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    I thought that was attempted murder?
  • Senior native citizen of the British Virgin Islands (11/08/2025, 13:09) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    This is a sad to be informed of , and painful to the man that got stabbed, by the allegedly accused criminal Mr. Yakima Lettsome.
    A number of times others, and I have visited the prison, and offered religious counsel to prisoners. At no time, he the allegedly accuser attended any that I know of, but he seems to me like his intention was to change character. Unfortunately, according to this top news report he hasn't.
    Sadly, but true, prison maybe the safest place, physically, for some people. He, the alleged accuser, seems like one among that number, until, if changes his mindset.
    Like we all do he needs God's grace, too.
  • Senior native citizen of the British Virgin Islands (11/08/2025, 13:17) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    I do hope that the victim that was allegedly stabbed will quickly, and fully recovered to normal health, if possible, and the learning process is happening in reference to association friendship, and healthy choices.
  • just imagine (11/08/2025, 13:41) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    A 43 year old man that should know better. Any who, this is not his first rodeo. One thing I know is he is going to be sitting in the slammer for a while. Hope the victim pulls through. If it is not gun related it is knife related. People have to learn how to control their emotions.
  • jah jah (11/08/2025, 13:47) Like (5) Dislike (7) Reply
    Let’s find out what took place between him and the injured person from jumping to conclusions. Why his past have to be in relation to this? Everyone will be very judgmental as if they are without wrong doing, sin etc.. guess all who judge him are clean before the Almighty God. Yet these same one as for forgiveness how many times. Many people need help in many ways to cure these things that can stem from various of things such as cursed, mentally damaged etc.. prison cannot solve our problems. If a person did wrong God would have imprisoned all but the ways of God is not of man
    • huh (11/08/2025, 17:30) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Are you good in your head? This is the second time he has stabbed someone. I swear of you people are missing brain cells. Normal people dont go around stabbing people. This isn't the first time he has done it.
  • Pri$%n off!<€r (11/08/2025, 13:47) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    This man have been a menace in prison and to society and then back to prison to torment officers .
    • @Prison Officer (11/08/2025, 14:42) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      Eliminate the menace and stress, many ways and means. So you can do your job in peace and comfort.
  • WE AINT SUPPRISED (11/08/2025, 14:14) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    So why ya'al acting like it its something new or strange ? , he is one of the entitled ones , ( looks like crackhead) that is being allowed to do whatever they want to and then is given a pat on the shoulder and told " WE KNOW YOU ARE A VERY NICE AND RESPECTABLE YOUTH AND YOU DIDN'T RWSLLY MEAN TO DO IT , SO GO AND DON'T DO IT AGAIN / OVER & OVER AND OVER BY THE SO CALLED JUSTICE SYSTEM AND HIS PARENTS WILL BE SINGING HE'S YOUNG " GHE HE AH BREAK " ( AND HE HEARS IT SO OFTEN THAT IT BECOMES THE NORM FOR HIM TO FLEX OFF HIMSELF ON OTHERS AND BE ALLOWED TO. GET AWAY WITH .ÌT / AND WHEN HE RUN INTO ANOTHER CRACKHEAD OR SOMEBODY ELSE WHO DO HE THE SAME THING THAT HE HAS BEEN DOING TO OTHERS AND GETTING AWAY WITH ^ WE WILL HEAR THE PARENTS HOLLERING OUT ( OH HE DIDN'T DESERVE IT ) THIS IS ONE OF THE SIDE EFFECTS OF BEING INTRODUCED TO THE CARTELS , ( AND WE ALL KNOW THAT ) AND TO ADD INSULT TO INJURY , HOME BOI WILL SOON BE BACK ON THE STREETS TO CLAIMING HIS BRAGGING RIGHTS / MORE POWER TO YOU BRO
  • oops! (11/08/2025, 14:16) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    Young Black males with ties to the CARICOM impostors of humanity parading freely dispersing their intrinsic evil generational curses.

    Deport he behind back to St Vincent!!!!!
    Oops!!!! My bad! He from here!
    • @opps (11/08/2025, 18:05) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      You all need to go to St Vincent and vote and dont come back from here picking trouble.
  • Tola Again (11/08/2025, 14:17) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    @channel 11... this let's us know in the bvi your last name stands strong and can get you anywhere in life. How he's been in juvenile court several times and worked for the government. He needs to be locked up in there for good and get lots of mental health treatment cause he aint stable 2 bit
    • lord o. (11/08/2025, 14:44) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
      Why is he walking aroud with a sharp cutting tool.? To add to that he has a hot & short temper..Know yourself. Act responsibly.
  • tammy (11/08/2025, 14:52) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    One man was charged but interestingly, the attacker and his accomplice remains free. This is not justice. Charge the instigator as well. Being injured doesn’t excuse the other party from paying for his actions.
    • Truth (11/08/2025, 19:55) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      You don't know the story there are other cases nothing came out off I have seen him beating on his woman 5ft tall skinny thing and many other people he is guilt of being a animal
  • mmm (11/08/2025, 15:20) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Dumb dude
  • Rubber Duck (11/08/2025, 15:41) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    Free the drew rip west bank
    • end times (11/08/2025, 18:32) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      @Rubber Duck you should feel t responsible for West Bank’s death because people like you were keep chanting “Free West Bank.” And sometime after West Bank met his demise. He would have been alive that kind of nonsense was not put out into the atmosphere ????
  • Mike (11/08/2025, 15:50) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    There are two sides to every story. This gentleman tried to turn a clean page but somehow, trouble followed him. I wish him the best.

    Why have the other two me not been charged as well? Let’s not make this guy a scapegoat because he has a history. Treat everyone justly. Charge them all.
    • hmm (11/08/2025, 18:51) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Just because he has been convicted of a crime in the past he should not defend himself SMH , his past crime does not make him guilty of this crime, lets get the facts before we judge.,
    • Truth (11/08/2025, 19:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      His side is not good
  • ... (11/08/2025, 16:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Maybe if they had the prisoners wearing orange uniform they will realize the difference of acceptable behaviors when back out in society. To him nothing changed.
  • Slap king (11/08/2025, 18:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    TALL DUNCE always picking on people because he did years before in jail for shooting an innocent man.......????
    Always starting fights in that building he lived in.
    Just ask anybody that lives there.
    The people even saying that place is so SILENT now.










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