Virgin Islands attorney Jamal Smith was found dead at his Manuel Hill residence with apparent gunshot wounds on Tuesday afternoon, police said. The 46-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. …
Lawyers still at odds over Fahie jurors
United States attorneys who led the recent prosecution of former premier Andrew Fahie on drug-conspiracy charges are open to the idea of an inquiry into last month’s contested guilty verdict, …
‘Several’ detained after police op
Following investigations into a Feb. 4 shooting in Cane Garden Bay and the Feb. 9 armed robbery of Aladdin Store in Road Town, police carried out a “targeted early-morning operation” …
Next steps unclear in Fahie drug case
Two weeks after a Miami jury found former premier Andrew Fahie guilty of a cocaine trafficking conspiracy, his future remains uncertain as attorneys spar over whether the court should investigate …
Man found dead in Lower Estate
Shortly after 6 p.m. Saturday, police responded to a report of an unresponsive male found at his Lower Estate residence, according to the Police Information Officer. The man, who police …
Gun, ammo found in Hannahs search
Police found a prohibited firearm and several rounds of ammunition while executing a search warrant at a Hannahs Estate residence last Thursday as part of ongoing investigations into several serious …
After bust, cops mum on drugs
On Feb. 14, police officers acting on a tip pulled over a vehicle in Fish Bay and discovered illegal drugs, the Police Information Office announced last Thursday in a three-sentence …
Gunmen hit Aladdin Store in broad daylight
Shortly after 10 a.m. Friday morning, four masked people carrying what appeared to be assault rifles robbed Aladdin Store on Flemming Street in Road Town, according to police and a …
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Fahie trial bumped a fifth time
The drug conspiracy trial of former premier Andrew Fahie has been postponed for the fifth time, and a sixth delay appears likely as lawyers tussle about chat messages and other …
Man last seen on Virgin Gorda wanted for burglary
A 49-year-old man is wanted for burglary after allegedly entering the Virgin Islands illegally, police said Monday. Paul Jack was last seen in Princess Quarters in Virgin Gorda, but he …
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One injured in New Year’s Eve shooting
Late New Year’s Eve, a man was injured in a shooting in Long Trench and hospitalised, police said. As of 12:35 a.m. on New Year’s Day, he was in stable …
Sea Cows Bay man charged with stabbing
A 29-year-old Sea Cows Bay man has been charged with unlawful and malicious wounding in connection with a stabbing incident last month, police said last Thursday. On Nov. 19, police …
3 charged for Road Town burglaries
Following a series of burglaries plaguing homes and businesses in Road Town over the previous two-week period, police announced last Thursday that they had arrested and charged three men. “Officers …
Sixth killing of 2023
A 25-year-old Purcell Estate man was fatally shot shortly after 2 a.m. Monday in central Road Town, police said. The body of Julio Rivera was found with multiple gunshot wounds …
Opposition urges government to borrow
Water woes, crime, dilapidated infrastructure, economic questions, health issues and many other topics were addressed during a press conference hosted last week by opposition members. “Right now, this country is …
Two hit with gun and drug charges after vehicle search
After stopping a “suspicious vehicle” on Saturday night in the Fat Hogs Bay area, police arrested two men for drug and firearm offences, they said. Keanus Smart, 18, of Free …
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Fire officer charged for 34 kilos of coke
A Tortola fire officer maintained his innocence this week after he was charged in connection with about 34 kilograms of cocaine that police said they found while executing a search …
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EDITORIAL: Is crime at a tipping point?
Crime in the Virgin Islands appears to be approaching a dangerous tipping point where the rule of law and the institutions that ensure it are at risk of being overwhelmed. …
Crime spike leaves leaders explaining
Following a string of high-profile crimes in recent days, law enforcers are increasing police patrols across the territory, reviewing school security, and strengthening the border, among other measures, leaders said …
Burglars strike 11 times in 3 days
On Monday through Wednesday of last week, police received reports of 11 burglaries and attempted burglaries, officials said last Thursday at a press conference called by members of the National …
Tourists run for their lives during airport shooter drill
New Jersey nurse Nancy Winter came to the Virgin Islands for a five-day vacation to relax, snorkel and share some beach time with her long-time friends. She wasn’t expecting gunmen. …
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Four charged after searches net guns, drugs – Two kilos of coke seized on VG
Four men face charges after police carried out separate searches on Friday and seized two assault rifles, a “significant amount” of ammunition, and cocaine, police said. Omari Roberts, 27, was …
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Crabbe Lot shooting leads to charges, Baronville ‘promptly apprehended’
A 34-year-old Carrot Bay resident was arrested and charged with multiple offences after police responded to reports of gunfire shortly after 9 p.m. on Oct. 3 in the Crabbe Lot …
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Erickson accused of helping run 2021 drug ring from HM Prison
After United States prosecutors decided to drop their four-year-old money-laundering case against Virgin Islander Nyron Erickson last month, he was released from house arrest on St. Thomas last week and …
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Cops seize plane, then clam up
After seizing an airplane carrying a “significant amount” of suspected cocaine on Aug. 19 on Anegada, police released a three-sentence statement about the incident. Then they went quiet. The Aug. …