After completing police training, eight officers were promoted from auxiliaries to constables on the morning of June 1, police announced the same day. All eight were part of the last …
June 12, 2022
May 26, 2022
Autopsy ordered for firefighter Shaquoi Smith
The family of Shaquoi Smith, a 24-year-old firefighter who died on April 22 after reportedly succumbing to injuries sustained during an April 18 scooter wreck on Hope Hill, has ordered …
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May 13, 2022
Four hit by car in Carrot Bay
Four people were hospitalised May 5 after being struck by a car at around 6:15 a.m. in Carrot Bay, Police Information Officer Akia Thomas stated the same day. Ms. Thomas …
April 28, 2022
Man hospitalised after Beef Island accident
Police received a report of an accident Sunday night at Beef Island, Police Information Officer Akia Thomas stated on Monday. Although further details were unclear at the time of the …
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April 27, 2022
No guns turned over during weapon amnesty
No weapons were turned into the police as a result of the two-week weapon amnesty that ended Monday, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton stated on Tuesday. “I will have to …
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April 13, 2022
One dead, one arrested after boat crash
A boat collision the evening of Oct. 16, 2021 between a 40-foot monohull and a 35-foot contender resulted in the death of Frandy Martin Jr. of Fat Hogs Bay, Police …
April 8, 2022
Bermuda cops to probe fatal crash
Police have enlisted Bermuda Police Service officers to investigate the March 21 crash between a police vehicle and a scooter that left scooter rider Keaundre Burke dead, Police Information Officer …
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 …
March 24, 2022
Man found dead at Greenland field
A man was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive near the bleachers at the Greenland Playing Field, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton stated on Tuesday. “Circumstances surrounding his death [are] …
March 24, 2022
Police seeking injured man
Police have been seeking public assistance in locating Kassim Bentie, 44, who was hospitalised after receiving serious injuries at an event on Jost Van Dyke on March 7 but discharged …
March 21, 2022
13 police officers promoted
Thirteen police officers were recently promoted after passing every stage of last year’s promotional exercise process, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton stated on Monday. “The organisation continues to strengthen its …
March 11, 2022
Police seek help finding wanted Haitian
Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Haitian national Genel Mauvais, who escaped custody while being escorted to the immigration office at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on …
March 4, 2022
Police report rise of incidents involving mental illnesses
Men forcing themselves into people’s homes, harassing women on the street, and smashing the windows of parked cars are all part of an increase in reported incidents involving people who …
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March 4, 2022
One killed in Huntums Ghut shooting
Le’Shaughn Arr Smith was pronounced dead following a shooting at about 10 p.m. last Thursday in Huntums Ghut, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton stated on Friday. Initial inquiries suggest the deceased …
February 25, 2022
Resident honoured for helping disabled tourists in Road Town
Franklyn Penn Jr. became the second recipient of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Spirit Award after he was filmed helping two wheelchair-bound cruise ship passengers navigate Admin Drive, Police …
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February 24, 2022
Jamaican found dead near Oil Nut Bay
Howard Walker, a maintenance worker at Oil Nut Bay, was found dead on the rocks close to the resort’s shoreline on Sunday afternoon, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton stated in …
February 11, 2022
75-year-old tourist found dead near Peter Island
A 75-year-old tourist was pronounced dead on Monday after being found unresponsive in the water near Peter Island, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton stated on Tuesday. “Initial inquiries suggest that …
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February 3, 2022
Man shot and killed in Little Apple Bay
Jaquan Thomas, 29, was shot and killed Sunday morning outside a residential area in Little Apple Bay, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton stated on Sunday. Police responding to the scene …
January 28, 2022
Top cop: Violent offences up, but overall crime down
Although overall crimes have decreased slightly since 2020, violent offences have risen, with nine homicides being reported between September 2020 and May 2021, Police Commissioner Mark Collins said late last …
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January 21, 2022
Security guard charged with assaulting bar employee
Security guard Keithley Liburd, 47, of Lower Estate, was charged on Jan. 11 with assault occasioning actual bodily harm after escorting a female employee out of the Purcell Estate bar …
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January 14, 2022
Two missing, likely after boarding boat on New Years Eve
Police are asking the public to help locate Khori Prince, 22, of West End, and Kelvin Turnbull Jr., 20, of Little Dix Hill, who were reported missing on Jan. 4 …
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January 14, 2022
Jose Almestica hit with 28 new gun and drug charges
After fugitive Jose Almestica was arrested on Dec. 7 and charged with escaping lawful custody following a search at his residence that yielded record quantities of illegal contraband, Director of …
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December 3, 2021
Police officer charged with indecent assault of a minor
After being charged on Saturday with indecent assault of a minor, a police officer was granted $45,000 bail with one signed surety during a Monday Magistrates’ Court hearing that was …
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November 12, 2021
Two bailed for firearm and ammo charges
Lynette Sommersell and David Cummings were charged with carrying an unlicensed firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition following a Nov. 3 traffic stop, Magistrate Khadeen Palmer granted them bail of …
November 5, 2021
Police call off “active search” for missing Canadian
Police have concluded the “active search” for Dennis Yuki Enomoto, 75, of Canada, who went missing while snorkeling near Cooper Island on Oct. 25, but officers will keep an eye …
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