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Crime

October 15, 2021

Community police officers back in the field

After the community police programme was relaunched in July, officers started to embed themselves in neighbourhoods across the Virgin Islands by attending church events, assisting with fundraisers, and spending time …

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by Joey Waldinger
October 15, 2021

Police arrest four in burglary crack down

After reporting an uptick in thefts of generators and other tools in recent weeks, police have arrested and charged at least four people in relation to burglaries and thefts around …

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by Joey Waldinger
October 8, 2021

No foul play suspected after man found dead in his home

Responding to a report, police found a 74-year-old man dead in his home on Virgin Gorda on Sunday, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton said yesterday morning. “No foul play is …

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by Joey Waldinger
October 8, 2021

Gold chain stolen during Virgin Gorda armed robbery

A man had his gold chain stolen when he was robbed at gunpoint outside a Virgin Gorda bar last month, according to Police Information Officer Diane Drayton. One person was …

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by Joey Waldinger
October 8, 2021

Police and prison officers charged in connection to fatal prison stabbing

One police officer and two prison officers were arrested on Sept. 29 and charged with breach of trust in connection with the murder of inmate Nickail Chambers, who succumbed to …

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by Joey Waldinger
October 4, 2021

Police: Lock up tools amidst spiking tool thefts

As police are reporting a spike in stolen generators and tools from private property and the side of the road, they are urging people to keep a closer eye on …

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by Joey Waldinger
October 1, 2021

23 migrants caught near Virgin Gorda

After  being apprehended by Joint Task Force officers near Virgin Gorda on Sept. 22, 23 migrants were being detained by the Immigration Department as of Monday, JTF Chairman Wade Smith …

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by Joey Waldinger
September 24, 2021

Mental health patient rescued from Road Harbour amidst spike in crises

Police on Sunday rescued a 20-year-old man from Road Harbour after he escaped from the behavioural ward at the Dr. Orlando Smith Hospital, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton stated on …

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by Joey Waldinger
September 24, 2021

Man found dead at home

Trent Harrigan, 32, was found unresponsive in his Slaney Hill home on Sunday, and was later pronounced dead, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton said on Tuesday. Police do not know …

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by Joey Waldinger
September 24, 2021

Two arrested in Virgin Gorda immigration crackdown

During a Sept. 12 operation on Virgin Gorda targeting people suspected of being in the territory illegally, Joint Task Force officers issued three summonses for immigration-related offences and police arrested …

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by Joey Waldinger
September 17, 2021

Five charged with murder in inmate’s death

Police yesterday morning arrested and charged five inmates in relation to the fatal May 30 stabbing of Nickail Chambers at Her Majesty’s Prison, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton said yesterday. …

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by Joey Waldinger
September 17, 2021

US citizen charged with unlawful sexual intercourse with underage girl

Kadeem  Callwood, 19, a United States citizen residing in Cane Garden Bay, was charged with five counts of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 16, Police …

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by Joey Waldinger
September 17, 2021

Joint Task Force seizes 40 kilos of coke from animal feed shipment at Port Purcell

Port Purcell operations were temporarily suspended Monday after Joint Task Force officers seized 40 kilograms of suspected cocaine hidden amongst animal feed, JTF Chairman Wade Smith said Wednesday. Though no …

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by Joey Waldinger
September 10, 2021

Man stabbed at Virgin Gorda bar

A man was stabbed at a Virgin Gorda bar just before 11 p.m. on Sept. 3, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton said Monday. No one had been charged in the …

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by Joey Waldinger
September 9, 2021

US Coast Guard seizes 1,700 kilograms of cocaine near Anegada

During a nighttime operation on Aug. 27, members of the United States Coast Guard seized about 1,700 kilograms of cocaine with a “wholesale value” of about $51 million off the …

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by Joey Waldinger
September 6, 2021

Penn: Illegal entrants nabbed on Beef Island

Nine Haitians were apprehended on Beef Island after illegally entering the territory, according to Chief Immigration Officer Ian Penn. The arrests came after a motor vessel circling the island on …

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by The BVI Beacon
September 6, 2021

Man fined $10k for quarantine breach

A man received a $10,000 ticket last Thursday for breaching quarantine after he violated a mandatory order to remain at home until today, police said the day they issued the …

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by The BVI Beacon
September 6, 2021

Police warn VI of rash of thefts from cars, farms

Police warned this week about recent thefts from purses and wallets left on the seats of unsecured vehicles. In two recent incidents, $700 was stolen from a wallet and $1,000 …

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by The BVI Beacon
July 30, 2021

Another charged in 200 kilo coke bust

Shaun Massicott this month became the second person charged in connection with a seizure of more than 200 kilograms of cocaine on Jan. 19, police announced last Thursday.  “During an …

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by Joey Waldinger
July 30, 2021

Magistrates’ Court still holding hearings remotely

After the Magistrates’ Court closed indefinitely on June 30 following a staff member testing positive for Covid-19, its Sakal Place offices reopened on July 12 with limited hours, but the …

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by Joey Waldinger
July 23, 2021

Police use pepper spray to disperse gathering

As some residents continue to socialise in defiance of the pleas from health officials to stay home and limit person-to-person contact, a police officer used pepper spray to disperse a …

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by Joey Waldinger
July 16, 2021

Dominican Republic man at large after escaping detention

Dominican Republic native Wilking Sanchez Tejeda is still at large after escaping detention at the Hotel Castle Maria on July 4, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton said via WhatsApp yesterday.  …

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by Joey Waldinger
June 29, 2021

VG man found guilty of breaking cop car windshield

Following  a trial on June 14, Magistrate Christilyn Benjamin found Elisha Barry guilty of possession of a controlled substance and criminal damage, charges that were laid after he was arrested …

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by Joey Waldinger
June 29, 2021

Cop pulled off duty amid obstruction claims

A female police officer was interdicted from duty on June 16 pending investigations into alleged obstruction while she was off duty, police said last Thursday.  In response to questions from …

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by Joey Waldinger
June 29, 2021

Nine arrests and no charges after fatal prison stabbing

Police arrested and interviewed nine inmates in connection to the May 30 altercation that led to the fatal stabbing of Nickail Chambers at Her Majesty’s Prison, but they had not …

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by Joey Waldinger

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