The occupants of a Go-Fast vessel managed to evade capture after a dramatic encounter with law enforcement on the night of Sunday, August 25. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), in coordination with United States Customs Border Control, intercepted the vessel in open water near Jost Van Dyke, but the individuals on board opened … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) conducted a series of successful special operations over the weekend, resulting in the seizure of four firearms, a significant quantity of drugs, and multiple arrests. These operations, which focused on intelligence-led stop and checks, targeted patrols, and searches in designated hotspots, were part of the RVIPF’s ongoing efforts … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is actively investigating a shooting incident that occurred at a residence in Free Bottom, Tortola on Wednesday afternoon. According to an official statement from the RVIPF, the incident took place shortly after 2:00 p.m., prompting an immediate response from officers following reports of gunfire. Upon arriving at the … Continued
Last evening Sunday August 11th, 2024 in Anguilla, two Virgin Islands men were shot. While one is hospitalized, the other has died. The victim has been identified as Kalik Aaron aka ‘Dusman’. In a Facebook post the Royal Anguilla Police Force stated, “The RAPF can confirm a shooting incident occurred at Road Well Road (around … Continued
34-year-old Jareem Todman has been identified as the victim of Sunday morning’s fatal shooting near the Road Town Market Square on Tortola. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force confirmed the name in a media release on Monday, July 29, noting that Todman sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. According to … Continued
A man is in stable condition at the Dr. D Orlando Smith Hospital after being shot in Baughers Bay on Saturday night. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed the incident in a media release on Sunday, detailing that it occurred near the Omar Hodge Fishing Wharf on July 27, 2024, shortly after 9:00 … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has identified the deceased male found in a dinghy near Great Camanoe on Saturday, July 27, as 29-year-old Jamal Freeman of Long Look. The RVIPF confirmed Freeman’s identity in a media release on Sunday, stating that his family has been notified and is receiving support during this difficult … Continued
An early morning shooting on Sunday, July 28, 2024, has tragically claimed the life of a man near the Road Town Market Square. The incident occurred under circumstances that are still under investigation. According to initial reports, the victim was seated inside a vehicle when the attack took place. The man was gunned down in … Continued
Twenty illegal migrants were apprehended in the North Sound area of Virgin Gorda on Tuesday, July 23. The Department of Immigration confirmed the development in a media release which noted that the twenty captured persons are Haitian nationals. The group, consisting of twelve males and eight females, including three children, is currently undergoing intake processes … Continued
Andrew Morrell has been found not guilty of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the 2021 boating accident that claimed the life of Frandie Martin Jr. A jury returned the verdict in the High Court on Thursday, July 18, before Justice Stanley John, thereby acquitting Morrell of the charge. Morrell’s other charges—three counts of causing … Continued
