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Crime

September 29, 2022

Cops release ‘most wanted’ list

Police released a “most wanted” list on Tuesday to seek the public’s help in locating eight men in connection with offences ranging from murder and attempted murder to weapon-related matters …

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by Alva Solomon
September 22, 2022

133 hours of recordings among evidence in Fahie case

More than 133 hours of audio and video recordings are included in the United States’ evidence against former Premier Andrew Fahie, former BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleanvine, and her …

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by Alva Solomon
September 12, 2022

Man charged for pot, cash

A 30-year-old man was arrested on Aug. 31 after police stopped and searched a vehicle he was driving and found marijuana, according to the Police Information Office. Casheem Walter, 30, …

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by Alva Solomon
September 12, 2022

Man charged in Purcell stabbing

Alleged victim hospitalised A Purcell Estate resident faces charges after a stabbing on the morning of Aug. 31 on the neighbourhood’s basketball court left a man with several puncture wounds, …

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by Alva Solomon
September 12, 2022

Florida man remanded for gun, ammo

Vi woman gets $40K bail A 42-year-old Florida man was remanded to prison on Tuesday for gun, ammunition and drug allegations while a 24-year-old Virgin Islands woman arrested along with …

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by Alva Solomon
September 2, 2022

Man charged after police say they found drugs, cash on boat

A Spooners Estate captain has been charged following a boat chase that ended at Frenchmans Cay on Aug. 23, police said. After a search uncovered cash and drugs, Jahnai Pickering, …

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by Alva Solomon
August 26, 2022

Carrot Bay man charged for gun, ammo

Cops: 28 firearms seized this year A 22-year-old man was arrested and charged after police found a prohibited semi-automatic rifle and five rounds of ammunition at his Carrot Bay residence …

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by Alva Solomon
August 26, 2022

14 migrants escaped Hotel Castle Maria in 10 months

A Guyanese woman escaped Monday from the temporary immigration detention facility at Hotel Castle Maria, but she was recaptured by late Tuesday morning, the Immigration Department announced. Ianna Thomas was …

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by Alva Solomon
August 20, 2022

Two charged in 400 kilo coke bust near Cooper Island

Marine police charged two men after seizing more than 400 kilograms of cocaine they found in a boat intercepted near Cooper Island last Saturday afternoon, police said Monday. Pedro Samuel …

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by Alva Solomon
July 29, 2022

Second man charged with June murder

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 …

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by BVI Beacon
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 …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
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, …

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by Alva Solomon
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 …

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by Dana Kampa
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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by BVI Beacon
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 …

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by Joey Waldinger
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 …

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by Joey Waldinger
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 …

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by Joey Waldinger
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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by Joey Waldinger
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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by Joey Waldinger
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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by Joey Waldinger
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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by Joey Waldinger
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 …

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by Joey Waldinger
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 …

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by Dana Kampa
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 …

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by Joey Waldinger
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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by Joey Waldinger

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