A 28-year-old man from St. Thomas, USVI, has been charged with Unlawful Possession of Explosives following an incident on the western end of Tortola during the early hours of Wednesday, January 15. The suspect, identified as Shamauri Camsel, was apprehended after officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) intercepted a suspicious vehicle linked … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) scored a significant victory in its fight against violent crime with the seizure of two firearms and several rounds of ammunition during a targeted operation in Cane Garden Bay. The operation, conducted during the early hours of Friday, January 24, 2025, also resulted in the detention of four … Continued
Acting Police Commissioner Jacquline Vanterpool deflected questions about potential resource shortages within the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force during a recent press conference while acknowledging such concerns might have merit. Vanterpool noted that the matter would require further conversation. Vanterpool emphasized that the force is maximizing its effectiveness with available resources, as revealed in discussions … Continued
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
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
Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool has assured the family of 20-year-old Quentin Noel, the victim of the BVI’s first murder of 2025, that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) will “leave no stone unturned” in their pursuit of justice. Noel was fatally shot near his home in Purcell Estate just before 2:00 a.m. … Continued
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
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
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
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
