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December 7, 2020

Police seek information on Virgin Gorda scooter death

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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by Joey Waldinger
December 4, 2020

Cops honoured with a luncheon

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 …

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by Joey Waldinger
October 2, 2020

124 kilos of cocaine found in bust

After police executed search war-rants at several Anderson Hill properties early Sunday morning and found 124.36 kilograms of cocaine, six Venezuelans were arrested and charged with crimes, the Police Information …

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by Joey Waldinger
September 25, 2020

Victims tied up at two home robberies

Last Friday, police received two reports hours apart of masked men entering homes and tying up the residents inside, according to two police press releases. That afternoon, three masked men, …

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by Joey Waldinger
September 4, 2020

Man remanded after illegal entry charge

Aubrey Daniels, a 59-year-old belonger who was arrested Monday following an anonymous tip and charged with illegal entry and providing false information to the police, pleaded not guilty to all …

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by Joey Waldinger
July 17, 2020

Sweeping rewrite of police rules on table

Coming on the heels of widespread protests around the world concerning the death of George Floyd and the role of police in communities, the House of Assembly is considering a …

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by Dana Kampa
June 8, 2020

Police learn about home ownership

Experts in the Virgin Islands construction, banking and legal sectors led a panel on May 27 that advised police officers and civilian staff on how to acquire property and build …

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by Joey Waldinger
May 22, 2020

Three found dead at home in eight days

Three residents were found dead at their homes over the past eight days, according to police, who did not disclose the causes of any of the deaths. On the night …

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by Joey Waldinger
February 27, 2020

Premier still tight-lipped on his security detail

In the face of questions from Opposition Leader Marlon Penn in the House of Assembly on Tuesday, Premier Andrew Fahie stayed mum about the cost of the private security detail …

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by Dana Kampa
February 26, 2020

LETTER — Driver calls out bikers, police

Driving in Tortola has always been a challenge, but now we have some new issues. The motorbike operators seem to have their own rules — or should I say they …

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by Eddie Schuster
January 29, 2020

Police to target illegal motorbikes

The police have drawn up a two-tiered approach to reduce the disturbances caused by motorbikes and all-terrain vehicles, according to a Monday press release. In response to complaints from residents, …

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by Joey Waldinger
January 21, 2020

Police are now protecting the premier

After Premier Andrew Fahie faced backlash about hiring a private security detail with public money last year, the task has been assigned to trained police officers. “The force now has …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
November 8, 2019

8 cops get ‘close protection training’

Eight officers from the Armed Response Unit of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force recently completed a six-week “Close Protection Training” course conducted by the Bermuda police. The first cohort …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
November 3, 2019

4 arrested in major Virgin Gorda coke bust

Four men were arrested during a joint operation between police in this territory and authorities in the United States Virgin Islands, resulting in the seizure of 200-300 kilograms of cocaine, …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
August 30, 2019

West End Police Station re-opens

The West End Police Station, which had been out of service since Hurricane Irma, has officially reopened. The two-storey building across from the Benjamin A. Romney Park had its grand …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
July 30, 2019

Public officers trained to use drones

Police, fire fighters and other public officers recently completed training in using drones for disaster response. The three-day DARTdrones’ Basic Flight Training for Disaster Response, which concluded Friday, included classroom …

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by The BVI Beacon
June 26, 2019

Youngest police recruit wins 8 awards

Jeremy Tuckett fought back tears as he stood with a trophy in hand, awaiting two more that were awarded to him for his exceptional performance in police training. “I wanted …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
April 2, 2019

Police formally probing ESHS wall project

Police have launched a formal investigation into the construction of the incomplete perimeter wall around Elmore Stoutt High School, a project spearheaded in 2014 and 2015 by National Democratic Party …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
February 8, 2019

Riot training could assist in Irma-like situations

A legion of police officers carrying shields and dressed in black body armour advanced across a softball field towards an invisible crowd on Tuesday morning. If a march, protest or …

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by Amanda Ulrich
February 4, 2019

Police respond to ESHS, but tight-lipped on ‘disturbance’

Police officers responded to the temporary Elmore Stoutt High School in Pasea after a “disturbance” there on Monday morning, according to Police Information Officer Diane Drayton. In a two-sentence statement …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
Cop at ESHS
October 29, 2018

EDITORIAL: Murders must be stopped

Following two fatal shootings last week, the entire Virgin Islands community must take an unequivocal stand against violence and recommit to stamping it out over the long term with sustained …

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by The BVI Beacon
October 25, 2018

Two shot dead on Monday

Two men were shot to death on Tortola on Monday, police reported. Tyrone Thomas, 30, of Greenland, was killed during the early hours of Monday morning in Brady Ghut, East …

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by Amanda Ulrich
October 11, 2018

Largest class of police recruits congratulated

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force celebrated its newest — and largest — class of recruits at a ceremony last Thursday. The passing out of certificates and awards for the …

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by Amanda Ulrich
October 4, 2018

In looking back at Irma, hindsight is 20/20

This article appeared in the Beacon’s “Irma Anniversary” special edition on Sept. 6. Sharleen DaBreo, the director of the Department of Disaster Management, is trained to think about all the …

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by Amanda Ulrich
August 28, 2018

Sean Martin accused of shooting and killing Jerry Castro

On Saturday, police charged 27-year-old Sean Martin of Johnsons Ghut with the recent murder of Jerry Castro. And on Monday afternoon, prosecutors outlined the allegations against Mr. Martin in his …

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by Amanda Ulrich

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