INTERDICTED OFFICERS STILL GETTING PAID

Twelve Royal Virgin Islands Police Force officers currently interdicted from duty continue to receive partial salaries, some for up to eight years so far. This is according to the Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool who made the comments during deliberations before the Standing Finance Committee in 2024. The suspended officers, primarily sergeants and constables, … Continued

RVIPF URGES RENTAL COMPANIES TO IMPROVE SECURITY MEASURES AMID VEHICLE THEFT SURGE

Superintendent Paula Alleyne of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has issued an urgent appeal to vehicle rental companies to enhance security practices following a spike in vehicle thefts across the territory, many of which involve rental cars being used in the commission of serious crimes. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, January … Continued

12 POLICE OFFICERS ON INTERDICTION

Twelve Royal Virgin Islands Police Force officers are currently interdicted from duty, primarily for breach of trust offences, Acting Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool revealed Wednesday. Speaking at a press conference, Vanterpool said the affected officers, mostly sergeants and constables, face charges including aggravated bodily harm, assault, and theft. Vanterpool also provided a brief insight into how … Continued

USVI MAN ARRESTED AFTER SEIZURE OF 200 ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION

A man from the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) was arrested in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) after officers from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) discovered approximately 200 rounds of ammunition during a stop-and-search operation. Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool confirmed the arrest at a press conference on Wednesday, describing the operation … Continued

12% CRIME SURGE IN BVI LINKED TO “MONEY BOYS GANG”

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) experienced a 12 percent increase in crime in 2024 compared to the previous year, largely due to the activities of the notorious “Money Boys Gang.” This is according to the Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool who made the announcement on Wednesday during a press conference at Police Headquarters. She … Continued

BVI RECORDS FIRST MURDER OF 2025

The British Virgin Islands has recorded its first murder of 2025 following a fatal shooting in the Purcell Estate area early Wednesday morning. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed that officers responded to reports of a shooting around 2:00 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered an unresponsive male victim at the scene. Despite the … Continued

WANTED MAN ARRESTED IN ATTEMPTED MURDER CASE – SECOND SUSPECT AT LARGE

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed the arrest of 22-year-old Shemoi Carey of Huntum’s Ghut, Tortola, who was previously wanted in connection with the attempted murder of K’zhari Stoutt on November 8, 2024. Carey has been charged with Attempted Murder, Carrying an Unlicensed Firearm, and Unlawful Possession of Explosives. As part of … Continued

PAUL JACK CAPTURED AFTER YEARLONG CRIME SPREE IN VIRGIN GORDA

Paul Jack, a national of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, has been apprehended after a year of criminal activities that terrorized the Virgin Gorda community. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed his capture following a joint operation led by Virgin Gorda detectives on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Jack, who was previously convicted and … Continued