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April 21, 2022

Police to crack down on illegal parking

With modifications to the Festival Village Grounds, no-parking signs reposted, and the Road Town Shuttle Service circling the business district, police will issue tickets to motorists parked in no-parking zones …

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by Joey Waldinger
April 21, 2022

Prospective cop investigated for USVI trip

Police are cooperating with immigration and customs officers as part of an investigation into a prospective police officer who travelled to St. Thomas on official business, Police Information Officer Diane …

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by jwaldinger@bvibeacon.com
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 1, 2022

Man charged with eight counts of indecent assault

Jevaughn Nibbs, 27, of Ballast Bay, was arrested last Thursday and charged with eight counts of indecent assault, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton stated on Monday. Ms. Drayton stated that …

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by Joey Waldinger
April 1, 2022

Police probe prison incident

Following online news reports last Thursday of a stabbing at Her Majesty’s Prison, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton stated on Tuesday that police are investigating “the matter.” However, Ms. Drayton …

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by Joey Waldinger
April 1, 2022

Two-week weapon amnesty to start Monday

In an effort to take guns off the street in the wake of shootings that have rocked the Virgin Islands, government and police will allow residents to turn in illegal …

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by Joey Waldinger
March 24, 2022

Scooter rider dead after crash with cops

Police are seeking foreign assistance to investigate a Monday morning crash between a scooter and a police vehicle that left scooter rider Keaundre Burke, 22, pronounced dead on the scene, …

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by Joey Waldinger
March 24, 2022

Two arrested following Sundays shooting

Police have charged two Diamond Estate residents in connection with a Sunday night shooting in the parking lot of Bobby’s Supermarket that did not result in any injuries but left …

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by Joey Waldinger
February 9, 2022

The 3 Cs: Governor talks Covid, COI, crime

Managing the pandemic, keeping up with the Commission of Inquiry, and overseeing changes within the public service made for a busy first year in office for Governor John Rankin. Mr. …

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by Dana Kampa
January 28, 2022

Escaped burglary suspect remanded to prison

Kurt Rabsatt, a burglary suspect who was arrested on Jan. 17 after allegedly escaping from police on Dec. 18, was placed on remand last week until at least his plea …

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by Joey Waldinger
December 27, 2021

East End Police Station hosts community Christmas party

More than 500 people partied at a family friendly event at the East End Police Station on Dec. 15, enjoying good food, the sound of the Shooting Stars Steel Band …

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by Joey Waldinger
December 21, 2021

Police seek help in capturing escaped prisoner

Police are seeking public assistance in recapturing Kurt Rabsatt, a burglary suspect who escaped from a police vehicle while being escorted into the East End Police Station, Police Information Officer …

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by Joey Waldinger
December 16, 2021

Young father shot and killed inside nightclub

Jaimez Stoutt, a father, tattoo artist and United States Army veteran, was shot and killed inside Crystal’s Nightclub sometime after 1 a.m. on Saturday morning, according to Police Information Officer …

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by Joey Waldinger
December 2, 2021

Three charged with harbouring and assisting in illegal entry

After police detained 14 migrants following a Nov. 24 raid in Baughers Bay, three men are now facing charges of harbouring and assisting in illegal entry, with two of them …

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by Joey Waldinger
November 19, 2021

Three tourists, one driver injured in taxi accident

Police are investigating a Saturday afternoon traffic accident involving a tourist taxi, which left three passengers and the driver seriously injured, police stated on Monday.  The passengers were treated at …

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by Joey Waldinger
October 29, 2021

Man on bail over claims he beat up a woman allegedly breaks into her home, gets bail again

A day after dragging a woman out of her car and beating her, a man who was out on bail broke into the same woman’s home, threatened to kill her, …

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by Joey Waldinger
October 29, 2021

70 tickets and 25 charges in one day

As part of an ongoing campaign to enforce the territory’s traffic laws, police issued 70 tickets, reported 25 people for charges, and seized two scooters in Virgin Gorda last Thursday, …

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by Joey Waldinger
October 29, 2021

Haitian detainee escapes custody

After four Haitian migrants escaped detention from Hotel Castle Maria in Road Town on late Saturday night or early Sunday morning, three were apprehended.  But one, Sem Duverval, was still …

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by Joey Waldinger
October 29, 2021

Government security guard charged in $19 million cocaine bust

Stacey Smith, a 43-year-old government security guard, was charged with possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply after police said they seized a cocaine stash worth $19 million …

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by Joey Waldinger
October 15, 2021

Burglar caught in the act, police say

Germaine Wattley, 44, of Chapel Hill was arrested and charged with burglary and breach of curfew when he was apprehended by police on morning patrol while entering a business in …

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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
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

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

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