Amid discourse in the Territory connecting recent criminal activity to a “sluggish economy,” Premier Hon. Dr. Natalio Wheatley has distanced the two issues. He cautioned the public not to perpetuate excuses that promote a narrative rationalizing the criminal lifestyle. Wheatley was responding to questions posed by Member for the 6th District Hon. Myron Walwyn during … Continued
In a targeted early morning operation on February 27, officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) successfully apprehended multiple individuals linked to the recent shooting incident in Cane Garden Bay on February 4 and the robbery at Aladdin Store on Flemming Street, Road Town on February 9. The arrested individuals are currently held … Continued
A police pursuit on Wednesday in Tortola resulted in the arrest of three male suspects. According to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), officers attempted to stop a suspicious vehicle traveling towards East End. However, the driver refused to comply and instead accelerated to flee from police. A chase ensued as officers pursued the … Continued
A 21-year-old male has been arrested and charged following a police operation at a residence in Hannah’s Estate on Thursday, February 15, which led to the discovery of a prohibited firearm along with several rounds of ammunition. He is Shawn Morris Jr and according to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, Morris has been charged … Continued
One man is charged with two drug-related offences following a police operation on Wednesday, February 14, in Fish Bay. He is 32-year-old Purcell Estate resident Royanson Arrington. Arrington is charged with two counts of Unlawful Possession of Controlled Drugs after members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force intercepted a vehicle in Fish Bay and … Continued
In a joint operation late Wednesday night, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force and US Customs and Border Protection intercepted a vessel transporting undocumented immigrants near Cooper Island. Just before midnight, law enforcement spotted and approached the vessel that had unlawfully entered BVI waters. Upon being intercepted, the boat ran aground on Cooper Island. Officers … Continued
In a joint operation involving the British Royal Navy, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and federal law enforcement agencies, a significant drug bust unfolded on Monday, resulting in the arrest of four Venezuelan nationals off the southwest coast of St. Croix. The individuals, identified as Daniel Marval-Navarro, Diesel Carreno-Carreno, Felix Jose-Bermudez, and Luis Lugo-Marval, now … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) will be taking additional measures to enhance the security of the territory following recent alarming incidents involving crime. The strategy was discussed at a National Security Council (NSC) meeting held on Monday. Among the initiatives resulting from the meeting include a proposal to increase the RVIPF by 30 … Continued
Following Friday’s brazen daylight armed robbery of a local jewellery store in the heart of Road Town, Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley expressed his grave disappointment with the incident which he termed to be an act of selfishness. The premier like many residents across the territory was shocked to hear the news of the … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has confirmed an armed robbery occurred this morning at the Aladdin Store on Flemming Street in Road Town, Tortola. Details are still developing regarding the incident. However, there are unconfirmed reports from people nearby that gunshots may have been fired during the robbery. Video circulating on social media shows … Continued
