A second suspect has been charged for the June 21 shooting death of Corey Butler in the Scatliffe Alley area, police said Sunday. Arien Fahie, 26, was captured in the …
July 29, 2022
July 22, 2022
19 migrants captured after boat chase
Early Monday morning, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force captured and detained 19 migrants and a Chalwell Estate captain after a boat chase that ended in Manuel Reef, according to …
July 19, 2022
Ex-premier’s trial pushed to January
The Miami trial of former Premier Andrew Fahie and his codefendants has been pushed to next January at their request. Mr. Fahie, former BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleanvine Maynard, …
July 19, 2022
Bobby’s shooting suspect denied bail
Magistrate Christilyn Benjamin denied bail on June 27 for Michael Albert Hatchett, who faces three charges of attempted murder for allegedly shooting at his two brothers and their friend outside …
July 8, 2022
Resident wanted for questioning in killing
Police yesterday asked for the public’s help in locating Arien Fahie, 26, who they said is wanted for questioning in the June 21 shooting death of Corey Butler near Scatliffe …
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July 1, 2022
Belle Vue man charged in fatal shooting
Akeem Durrant, 35, of Belle Vue, was charged with murder in the shooting death of Corey Butler on the night of June 21, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton stated on …
May 13, 2022
Armed robbery reported on Virgin Gorda
Thelma’s nightclub in Virgin Gorda was reportedly robbed after midnight on May 4 by two men brandishing apparent firearms, Police Information Officer Akia Thomas said last Thursday. Two slim masked …
May 13, 2022
DPP: Man convicted in 2016 coke bust
After being arrested following a joint operation with Her Majesty’s Customs and United States Customs and Border Protection in February 2016, Tarik Aaron was convicted on May 4 of possession …
April 29, 2022
Premier, Maynard face Miami court in handcuffs
After a Friday court appearance in Miami wearing handcuffs and brown institutional outfits, Premier Andrew Fahie and BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleanvine Maynard are expected to be held in …
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April 28, 2022
United States man arrested at airport for possession of a loaded gun
Police are investigating a “serious breach of security at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport” after arresting a 52-year-old United States man there on Tuesday for possession of a loaded gun, …
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April 21, 2022
Woman granted $15k bail after theft charge
Gladys Todman, of Baughers Bay, was granted bail of $15,000 with one signed surety after pleading guilty to one count of theft in Magistrates’ Court April 7. Magistrate Khadeen Palmer …
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April 14, 2022
Man charged for boat crash that left musician dead
Virgin Islands businessman Andy Morrell has been charged in connection to an October boat crash that left musician Frandy Martin Jr. dead, according to police and the Office of the …
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April 13, 2022
One dead, one arrested after boat crash
A boat collision the evening of Oct. 16, 2021 between a 40-foot monohull and a 35-foot contender resulted in the death of Frandy Martin Jr. of Fat Hogs Bay, Police …
April 8, 2022
3 accused of Daway murder walk free
Three defendants couldn’t hold in their elation the morning of April 4, hugging and whispering excitedly as Justice Richard Floyd announced in High Court that four years after they were …
April 8, 2022
Bermuda cops to probe fatal crash
Police have enlisted Bermuda Police Service officers to investigate the March 21 crash between a police vehicle and a scooter that left scooter rider Keaundre Burke dead, Police Information Officer …
April 8, 2022
Director of Public Prosecutions: Two convicted in $850k seizure case
Magistrate Tamia Richards on March 29 convicted Kemel Wilson and Alberto Valera of three offences in connection to the seizure of more than $850,000 on June 16, 2020 at sea, …
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April 1, 2022
Man charged with eight counts of indecent assault
Jevaughn Nibbs, 27, of Ballast Bay, was arrested last Thursday and charged with eight counts of indecent assault, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton stated on Monday. Ms. Drayton stated that …
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April 1, 2022
Police probe prison incident
Following online news reports last Thursday of a stabbing at Her Majesty’s Prison, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton stated on Tuesday that police are investigating “the matter.” However, Ms. Drayton …
April 1, 2022
Two-week weapon amnesty to start Monday
In an effort to take guns off the street in the wake of shootings that have rocked the Virgin Islands, government and police will allow residents to turn in illegal …
March 24, 2022
Director of Public Prosecutions appeals ruling in favour of cops
On March 14, interdicted police officers Simon Power and Pamphill Prevost, who each were on trial for one count of conspiracy to steal, walked free after High Court Justice Raymond …
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March 24, 2022
Two arrested following Sundays shooting
Police have charged two Diamond Estate residents in connection with a Sunday night shooting in the parking lot of Bobby’s Supermarket that did not result in any injuries but left …
March 21, 2022
Court tosses case against cops
After a legal ordeal stretching back at least three years, interdicted police officers Simon Power and Pamphill Prevost walked free on March 14, each exonerated from a charge of conspiracy …
March 11, 2022
Three suspected in January killing
Police arrested five people, including three “on suspicion of the murder” of Jaquan Thomas, and seized guns, drugs and cash following a March 1 operation on multiple West End premises, …
March 11, 2022
Cop accused of changing story in trials
Police officer Marley Sebastien was charged last week with perjury and perverting the course of justice after testifying in the ongoing trial of interdicted police officers Simon Power and Pamphill …
March 4, 2022
Police report rise of incidents involving mental illnesses
Men forcing themselves into people’s homes, harassing women on the street, and smashing the windows of parked cars are all part of an increase in reported incidents involving people who …
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