On Friday morning, police asked the public for help finding two vehicles they said had been stolen from M.R. Rentals in Paraquita Bay the previous night. That evening, they reported …
March 7, 2025
March 6, 2025
ATM robbers hit twice in two months
Following two similar armed robberies at the Banco Popular ATM in Road Town, police are warning residents to use caution. The most recent incident, at about 2 a.m. on Friday, …
February 6, 2025
Opposition trio launches ‘alliance’
In a cramped room last Thursday morning at Maria’s by the Sea, three opposition members pitched a new solution to the stagnation they said has bogged down both sides of …
February 6, 2025
Four charged after busts in Cane Garden Bay
Four people have been charged in connection with two firearms and multiple rounds of ammunition seized during search operations in Cane Garden Bay early on the morning of Friday, Jan. …
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February 6, 2025
VI students shown in explicit video, cops say
After reports that an explicit video of Virgin Islands high school students is making the rounds on digital platforms in the territory, police have warned residents about the steep penalties …
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January 31, 2025
Vehicle thefts on the rise
Amid a recent spike in vehicle thefts across the territory, police are warning residents to use caution. “A significant number of these incidents have been attributed to vehicles being left …
January 31, 2025
Guns, ammo seized in Cane Garden Bay operations
Two guns and several rounds of ammunition were seized by police officers conducting search operations in Cane Garden Bay early Friday morning, police said. Four people were taken into custody …
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January 31, 2025
St. Thomas man charged for 200 rounds of ammo
A 28-year-old St. Thomas man was arrested and charged following multiple reports of gunshots in western Tortola during the early hours of Jan. 15, police said Friday. Since then, Shamauri …
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January 31, 2025
Government spreads word about COI reforms
As the government continues implementing the reforms recommended by the 2022 Commission of Inquiry report, it will also work to educate residents about the effort and seek public input on …
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January 28, 2025
Gang blamed for crime spike
Hours after the first murder of 2025, acting Police Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool called a press conference to reassure the public that police have made substantial progress in addressing a 12 …
January 16, 2025
Police, cybercrime bills rushed through HOA
Over the past 10 days in the House of Assembly, the government fast-tracked two bills designed to boost law enforcers’ authority, drawing criticism from opposition members irked by Premier Natalio …
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January 16, 2025
Alleged Virgin Gorda burglars charged
Police have arrested and charged two men in connection with a string of villa burglaries and other crimes in Virgin Gorda. Paul Jack, of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, was …
January 16, 2025
Cop charged with breach of trust
A police officer was arrested and charged following an internal investigation into a “significant security breach” that occurred during a planned operation last November, police said last week. Police Constable …
January 16, 2025
20-year-old dead amid shooting spree
A 20-year-old man was shot to death shortly before 2 a.m. yesterday morning near his Purcell Estate residence amid a series of violent incidents across Tortola over 24 hours, police …
January 16, 2025
After five days, cops report gunshots
Five days after apparent gunshots damaged vehicles and an apartment building late in the evening of Jan. 8 in Hannahs Estate, police announced the incident to the public in a …
January 9, 2025
Cops probe video allegedly pushing violence
Police have been investigating a video circulating on social media that they said appeared to advocate violence as a form of political expression. They did not provide further details about …
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December 19, 2024
70 kilos of pot found at Port Purcell
Marijuana weighing 71.84 kilograms was found last week during a routine inspection of a container at the Port Purcell port, police said. The drugs were discovered on Dec. 10 after …
December 12, 2024
Cop charged after ‘domestic’ incident
After an investigation into a “domestic violence incident” that allegedly occurred on Nov. 10, police officer Jellian Hobson of Paraquita Bay was arrested and charged, police said Friday in a …
December 6, 2024
Government gets earful at airport meetings
At the start of the second of three public meetings held last week to discuss the government’s proposal to expand the Virgin Islands’ main airport, Clive Smith told attendees that …
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December 5, 2024
Shots fired after ‘home invasion’ attempt
Shots were fired and one suspect was taken into custody after police responded to a report of a home invasion shortly after 3 p.m. Monday in the Cocodella area near …
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December 2, 2024
Police force fully staffed with officers
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is up to its full complement of officers after 18 recruits completed training this month, police announced last week. The recruits were honoured during …
November 29, 2024
Assistant top cop to stay six extra months
Assistant Police Commissioner Pam Trevillion will stay in her position six extra months as part of efforts to ensure stability after the recruitment process for a new commissioner was delayed, …
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November 28, 2024
St. Thomas man killed in boat wreck near Saba Rock
A 39-year-old St. Thomas resident died from injuries sustained during a boat collision that occurred shortly after 6 p.m. Friday near Saba Rock in Virgin Gorda’s North Sound, police said. …
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November 28, 2024
Jost Van Dyke teen charged with burglaries
In what police described as a “significant breakthrough” in an ongoing investigation, a 17-year-old boy from Jost Van Dyke was arrested and charged recently in connection with a string of …
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November 19, 2024
Cops replacing, expanding CCTV system
By the end of the year, more than 100 CCTV cameras will be in operation in public areas across Tortola to help boost efforts to fight crime, police announced Tuesday. …