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July 1, 2022

Belle Vue man charged in fatal shooting

Akeem Durrant, 35, of Belle Vue, was charged with murder in the shooting death of Corey Butler on the night of June 21, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton stated on …

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by Joey Waldinger
July 1, 2022

Cops seize four illegal motorbikes

Police seized four oversized motorbikes over the weekend after an off-duty officer spotted the min the Cane Garden Bay area and alerted several teams of officers who helped confiscate the …

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by Joey Waldinger
June 12, 2022

Eight new cops promoted to constable

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 …

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by Joey Waldinger
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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by Joey Waldinger
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 …

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by Joey Waldinger
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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by Joey Waldinger
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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by Joey Waldinger
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 …

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by Joey Waldinger
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 …

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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

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] …

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by Joey Waldinger
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 …

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by Joey Waldinger
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 …

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by Joey Waldinger
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 …

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by Joey Waldinger
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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by Joey Waldinger
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 …

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by Joey Waldinger
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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by Joey Waldinger
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 …

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by Joey Waldinger
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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by Joey Waldinger
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 …

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by Joey Waldinger
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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by Joey Waldinger
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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by Joey Waldinger
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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by Joey Waldinger
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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by Joey Waldinger
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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by Joey Waldinger

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