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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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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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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 …
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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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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In the space of two weeks at the end of 2019 and beginning of 2020, two tourists were killed by boats in unrelated incidents while swimming in the waters of …
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On Saturday, police recorded at least three vehicular collisions, including a crash between a bicycle and a motor scooter, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton said Monday via WhatsApp. The scooter …
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Police received two reports of gunshots in the areas of Cane Garden Bay and Ballast Bay at around midnight on Sunday, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton said via WhatsApp on …
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After a 52-year-old male was charged Dec. 15 with raping a minor, the St. Vincent native was scheduled to appear in a closed sitting of the Magistrates’ Court, police stated …
No charges have been laid in relation to the quarantine breaches in mid-December that triggered a round of contact tracing and prompted health officials to urge patrons of two establishments …
Virgin Islands authorities are currently tracking a Dominican Republic man who broke his quarantine after being refused entry into the territory on Dec. 20 — and who has since escaped …
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Deputy Police Commissioner Alwin James, who has served on the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force for 35 years, has been awarded the Queen’s Police Medal in the Queen’s 2021 New …
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In 2020, three of the five road fatalities were a result of scooter collisions, police stated on Thursday as they called for the community to work together to better regulate …
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After Anthony Angol was found guilty on Dec. 14 of untrue declaration and failing to declare more than $850,000 to Her Majesty’s Customs, Magistrate Tamia Richards sentenced him on Dec. …
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As police investigate the death of Franklyn Malone, of The Valley, Virgin Gorda, they are asking the public to help retrace his steps after leaving the Magistrates’Court at around 12:15 …
After a string of recent shootings and armed robberies over the past two weeks, police are asking the public to report the owners of illegal firearms as officers continue their …
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On Nov. 18, a day before four United States tourists were detained for sailing into Virgin Islands waters, St. Thomas sailor Kevin Gregory was similarly apprehended by VI authorities about …
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Shortly after the police force’s new boat arrived in the territory in June, it was damaged when officers on patrol were pushed by a strong current onto a reef, Deputy …
On Friday, Emile Jimenez became the second police officer charged in connection with the record-breaking cocaine bust on Nov. 6, and he pleaded not guilty to the six gun and …
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Following recent instances of theft, police are urging the public to keep a closer watch over their tools. Last week, an employee arrived at a job site at Fat Hogs …
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Police are asking anyone who witnessed the Nov. 15 scooter wreck that killed Glenford Young to come forward with information about his death. Investigators have learned that Mr. Young likely …
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United States authorities have identified a Dominican Republic man arrested near St. Thomas last month as the leader of an international drug trafficking network responsible for the record 2.3 tonnes …
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Commissioner Michael Matthews honoured 112 police officers for their service and dedication last Thursday at a luncheon that was also attended by Deputy Governor David Archer Jr. and Deputy Premier …
Police are appealing to the public to stop spreading misinformation about the Nov. 6 killing of Everton McMaster. The announcement follows an attempt on the life of Cliff Williams at …
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A decomposing body found Nov. 24 in Fat Hogs Bay is believed to be that of Franklyn Malone, of Virgin Gorda, though further forensic tests are required to make a …
