Reports reaching our newsroom is that several males have been arrested in connection to a drug bust on Tortola. The men were observed by residents along the roadway near Prospect Reef and at the time were in handcuffs and surrounded by officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). 284 Media reached out to … Continued
Governor His Excellency John Rankin has debunked the recent claims that the security of His Majesty’s Prison at Balsam Ghut was compromised on Thursday, September 21, during an alleged lockdown of the facility. Following reports that the prison was under lockdown, it was reported that a prisoner was almost let out of the facility. During … Continued
A total of twenty charges were laid before the Magistrate’s Court on Monday, September 25, against Nyron Erickson of West End, Tortola, jointly charging the 31-year-old with criminal offences stemming from a major drug and firearms bust in 2021. Erickson appeared before Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards virtually, where he was jointly charged with Jose Almestica, Jennifer … Continued
Three unidentified males evaded police presence on Thursday night in the East End area of Tortola but left behind a bag containing three illegal firearms which were recovered by the law enforcement officers. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed the incident in a media statement, stating that the incident occurred while conducting routine … Continued
The three males arrested in relation to Wednesday’s ammunition seizure have been revealed. They are Cordell O’Neal, 38-year-old of Fresh Water Pond; Kanmi O’Neal, 34-year-old of Pockwood Pond; and Jelani Christopher, 31-year-old, of Cane Garden Bay, who are all jointly charged with Unlawful Possession of Explosives. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed the … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged Nyron Erickson with 21 offences. The criminal offences include seven counts of Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, eleven counts of Keeping a Firearm Without a License, two counts of Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent to Supply Another, and one count of Possession of the … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have confirmed the arrest of one male resident who was taken into custody after returning to the territory. While the police have not yet confirmed the identity of the local, reports reaching our newsroom indicate that the male is likely to be Nyron Erickson. “On September 19, 2023, … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged 30-year-old Keshawn Baronville in relation to the recently seized semi-automatic pistol in East End, Tortola. Baronville was charged with Carrying a Firearm Without a Licence and three counts of Possession of Explosives. After a recent appearance at the Magistrate’s Court, the Fort Hill resident was remanded … Continued
21-year-old Keron Hodge was arrested and charged after an operation by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on Sunday led to the seizure of an AK-47 rifle and a quantity of ammunition. Police confirmed the charges in a media release on Wednesday, September 6. The release stated that officers of the Criminal Investigations Department … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have confirmed that more than 800 kilograms of cocaine was seized during the recent drug bust operation on the sister island of Anegada. In addition to the drugs, police in a media release on Friday said they also seized a Cessna aircraft which reportedly transported the drugs to … Continued
