Justice was served in the High Court on Friday, July 12, 2024, as Rohan Williams was found guilty on both counts for the murder and rape of Lenia Green, an incident that shocked the Georges Northside community in 2019. Five years later Williams’ conviction marks the culmination of relentless efforts by the RVIPF and the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands are experiencing a significant increase in vehicle thefts, with rental vehicles being the primary targets. Over the two-month period from May 11 to July 11, 2024, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) revealed that it investigated eight incidents of vehicles being stolen without the owners’ consent. Alarmingly, seven of these … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has officially charged Andraes Norford with the murder of Kemo Lettsome, a former resident of Long Look, Tortola. The charges were brought against Norford on Monday, July 8, for his alleged involvement in the incident that took place on April 30, 2023. Currently, Norford is serving a 30-year … Continued
Denston Johnney has been formally charged with multiple offences related to the Saturday night shooting at UPs Cineplex that left a female victim with gunshot injuries. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed the charges on Monday, stating that Johnney, a 30-year-old resident of Huntum’s Ghut, faces several serious allegations. Johnney has been charged … Continued
A Police Constable has been interdicted from duty following an investigation into an attempted contraband smuggling at His Majesty’s Prison. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in a recent media release said it is currently probing the incident, which occurred on Friday, July 5, 2024. The interdicted officer was arrested for questioning and has … Continued
One female is nursing a gunshot wound following a shooting incident at a popular local business establishment. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed the incident in a brief statement to the media on Saturday, noting that it occurred at UPs Cineplex “a short while ago”. “One female received injuries and was transferred to … Continued
Early Friday morning, a male was found with a gunshot wound in the Sea Cows Bay area, as confirmed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). In a statement released to the media, the RVIPF reported receiving calls about loud bangs just after midnight on Friday, July 5. Responding officers discovered a male victim … Continued
Julian Willock, the former Speaker of the House of Assembly, was arrested earlier today and charged in relation to two ongoing criminal investigations. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed the arrest and charges in a media release. Willock, 56, of Sea Cows Bay, Tortola, was charged in connection with investigations into Visa Waivers … Continued
Ashan Westcott was on Wednesday June 26th, 2024 set free in the High Court, after his attorney, Israel Bruce, successfully made a “no case submission.” A ‘no case submission’ is a legal argument asserting that the prosecution had insufficient evidence to warrant a trial or conviction. Upon hearing the submission and reviewing the case, the … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has successfully recovered three prohibited firearms in two separate incidents this week, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to reducing crime and ensuring public safety. On Monday, June 24, 2024, officers, acting on specific intelligence, attempted to stop the driver of a Kia Soul in the Johnsons Ghut area. However, … Continued
