In Magistrates’ Court on March 25, Dwight Callwood pleaded not guilty to three charges stemming from police allegations that he chased a man and struck him several times in the …
April 2, 2021
April 1, 2021
Man pleads not guilty over stolen rings
Shaquilee Pont, a mechanic who lives in Long Look, pleaded not guilty to possession of goods suspected of being stolen in Magistrates’ Court on March 25. After Mr. Pont pleaded, …
March 29, 2021
“Suspicious” men asked to leave National Bank during the day of Fish Bay Shooting
On March 16, the same day a man was shot and killed in a car in Fish Bay, employees at the National Bank of the Virgin Islands reported “suspicious activity” …
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March 25, 2021
After eighth death in six months, police outline strategy for fighting crime
Two days after a man was gunned down in Fish Bay last week, leaders said the recent violence in the territory likely stems from the illegal drug trade, which they …
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March 19, 2021
Man charged for fatal 2019 car crash
Erick Rabsatt, 19, of Purcell Estate, was charged with causing death by dangerous driving and attempting to pervert the course of justice in connection to the Oct. 23, 2019 wreck …
March 19, 2021
Work on Ralph T. O’neal Administration Complex continues
As repairs on the Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex continue, much of the western atrium has been demolished while contractors focus on ensuring the building is watertight, and tender documents …
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March 18, 2021
Man gunned down in broad daylight in Fish Bay becomes fifth violent or unexplained death since February
Deverson Williams, 38, a native of St. Vincent, was shot dead in his car in broad daylight in Fish Bay Tuesday afternoon, the latest casualty in a string of at …
March 12, 2021
Police encourage special security measures as tool thefts spike for second week in a row
Contractors, foremen and other members of the public are urged to keep a close eye on their tools as tool thefts spiked for the second week in a row, police …
March 12, 2021
Two charged for loaded gun after a weapon is found in Butu Mountain
Dwight Callwood, 41, and Pia King, 22, both of Butu Mountain, were arrested and charged with keeping an unlicensed firearm after police executing a search warrant found a loaded gun …
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March 11, 2021
Cops find 535kg coke worth $53m, they say
Citing the prevalence of drug-related busts in the territory in recent months, Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards denied Paul Hodge bail during a Monday court hearing following his arrest on Saturday, …
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March 7, 2021
Police and restaurant staff clash over shutdown
When musicians 3G’s took the stage at Sebastian’s on the Beach on Feb. 26 to debut their new single, they performed to a crowd so large that restaurant staff prepared …
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March 3, 2021
Government announces key high court positions
Three new officials recently have been appointed to the upper echelons of the Virgin Islands legal system, including a new Criminal Division head, a new High Court justice, and a …
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February 25, 2021
Top law enforcement officers take Covid-19 vaccine
Police Commissioner Michael Matthews and Customs Commissioner Wade Smith sat next to each other while receiving their first jab of the Covid-19 vaccine at Police Headquarters last Thursday morning. Outside, …
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February 25, 2021
Cops quiet after fourth dead body found this month
On Friday, police recovered the body of Waleid Kachhour from the ocean next to the Sea Cows Bay Community Centre, making him the fourth victim in a string of violent …
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February 12, 2021
Man charged with carrying unlicensed Glock pistol
Following a spate of recent armed robberies, police charged Dabari Jonique Mercer, 26, of Baughers Bay, with carrying an unlicensed firearm and illegal tinting following a traffic stop on Sunday …
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February 12, 2021
Ballast Bay man wanted for seized handgun
Police are asking the public to help them locate Ballast Bay resident Shamori “Savage” Callwood, who is wanted in connection with “a number of firearm-related” incidents, they stated last week. …
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February 11, 2021
Police tight-lipped on Feb. 6 deaths
As of Feb. 10, police had released no further information about the Feb. 6 deaths of Rodney Simmonds Sr. and Andrew Skerritt other than their names and the areas where …
February 11, 2021
Earl “Bob” Hodge shot and killed in Hannahs Estate home
Earl “Bob” Hodge, who in recent years successfully dodged the United States’ repeated attempts to extradite him on drug-trafficking charges, was shot and killed at his home in Hannahs Estate …
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February 11, 2021
Customs officers seize $360,060 cash
On Feb. 4, customs officers found $360,060 cash on a boat in the Port Purcell wharf that had arrived from St. Maarten, Customs Commissioner Wade Smith told the Beacon yesterday. …
February 5, 2021
Pair of robbers abscond with cash and jewellery after robbing two Sea Cows Bay businesses at gunpoint
Two adjoining businesses in Sea Cows Bay were robbed at gunpoint on Jan. 28, and police said the next day they are seeking witnesses who might be able to help …
February 5, 2021
Record-breaking coke bust shipped away from territory
After some 2.3 tonnes of cocaine was seized from a police officer’s property during a Nov. 6 raid at Balsam Ghut, the confiscated drugs were shipped out of the territory …
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February 4, 2021
Government employee denied bail after being charged in 259 kilo coke bust
Devon Bedford, 32, of Harrigan Estate, was denied bail during a virtual Magistrates’ Court hearing on Jan. 29 after being charged in connection with a Jan. 19 police seizure of …
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February 2, 2021
Virgin Gorda business owner accuses neighbouring shopkeeper of threatening him with an axe
Although they had been friends for years and owned neighbouring businesses in Virgin Gorda, Paget Jarvis and Mohamed Kaddoura found themselves facing off in Magistrates’ Court on Jan. 25, with …
January 29, 2021
Police record high number of “random” assaults in January
Police have recorded several seemingly “random” assaults this month, they stated in a Tuesday press release. Police Commissioner Michael Matthews expressed his disappointment with these apparently indiscriminate attacks on community …
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January 22, 2021
Police record more scooter scooter wrecks and more injuries
Scooters continue to be involved in dangerous traffic accidents in the Virgin Islands, with three of the five wrecks resulting in injuries last week involving the vehicles, police stated on …
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