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September 29, 2023

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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by FREEMAN ROGERS
Nyron Erickson
September 28, 2023

3 charged after ammo found in car

Three men are facing charges after police allegedly found 31 rounds of high velocity ammunition in a vehicle they searched in the Road Town area on Sept. 20. Jointly charged …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
September 28, 2023

Gun-toting trio elude cops near prison

Three men in hoodies dropped a bag of guns as they fled police near His Majesty’s Prison on Sept. 21, according to the Police Information Office. No related arrests have …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
September 21, 2023

Plane lands on Anegada, then burns

Early yesterday morning, a plane landed without authorisation at Anegada’s Captain Auguste George Airport, police said. “Shortly after landing, a fire of unknown origin engulfed the aircraft,” Police Information Officer …

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by Rushton Skinner
August 31, 2023

Cops still tight-lipped on plane seizure

Nearly two weeks after seizing an airplane carrying suspected cocaine on Anegada on Aug. 19, police are still refusing to provide details about the incident or to address online reports …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
Anegada airport
August 24, 2023

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. …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
July 28, 2023

Police trained in armed response

During a six-week period in June and July, a group of Virgin Islands police officers completed an armed-response training while another group took part in the Drug Abuse Resistance and …

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by The BVI Beacon
July 27, 2023

Public asked to help cops curb crime

Following a daylight armed robbery on July 1 and a high-speed boat chase last week, National Security Council leaders acknowledged concern among community members about violent crime and asked for …

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by Dana Kampa
July 6, 2023

Shots fired in daylight pier park robbery

Shots were fired but no injuries were reported following an armed robbery at about 2 p.m. July 1 at the House of Luxury at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
web Screen Shot from robbery video
June 8, 2023

Fourth suspect charged in Spooners gun finds

A fourth suspect has been charged in connection with four firearms seized during a May 25 search of two residences in Spooners Estate, police said. Akiba Joseph, a Trinidad native …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
June 7, 2023

Police force gains 32 new officers

A cohort of 32 officers graduated from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force recruit training, and members celebrated the accomplishment on May 18 at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College. During …

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by Dana Kampa
June 1, 2023

Trio charged for guns after Spooners searches

Police arrested five people on May 25 after searching two homes in Spooners Estate and allegedly finding four guns and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. Three of the five detainees …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
June 1, 2023

‘Scar’ dead following Manchester shooting

Two shootings over the weekend left one man dead and another wounded, police said. Vicardo “Scar” Farrell, a 33-year-old resident of Major Bay, was shot early Saturday morning in the …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
March 27, 2023

Police Act tweaked to facilitate DNA samples

Legislators tweaked the existing Police Act this month to facilitate the collection of intimate samples for DNA tests, but they have shelved a previously proposed bill designed to bring a …

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by Dana Kampa
February 10, 2023

Police bill returns to House

Years of efforts to reform the legislation governing the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force — including by broadening officers’ powers to make arrests without warrants and to collect physical evidence …

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by Dana Kampa
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

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