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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 …

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by Joey Waldinger
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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by Joey Waldinger
November 5, 2021

Inmate nabbed after two days on the run

Her Majesty’s Prison inmate Germaine Sebastian escaped at around 11 a.m. Saturday when he was leaving the prison farm, but he was captured Monday night near Vanterpool Estate, Police Information …

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by Joey Waldinger
October 29, 2021

70 tickets and 25 charges in one day

As part of an ongoing campaign to enforce the territory’s traffic laws, police issued 70 tickets, reported 25 people for charges, and seized two scooters in Virgin Gorda last Thursday, …

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by Joey Waldinger
October 29, 2021

Government security guard charged in $19 million cocaine bust

Stacey Smith, a 43-year-old government security guard, was charged with possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply after police said they seized a cocaine stash worth $19 million …

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by Joey Waldinger
October 15, 2021

Police arrest four in burglary crack down

After reporting an uptick in thefts of generators and other tools in recent weeks, police have arrested and charged at least four people in relation to burglaries and thefts around …

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by Joey Waldinger
September 24, 2021

Man found dead at home

Trent Harrigan, 32, was found unresponsive in his Slaney Hill home on Sunday, and was later pronounced dead, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton said on Tuesday. Police do not know …

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by Joey Waldinger
September 10, 2021

Man stabbed at Virgin Gorda bar

A man was stabbed at a Virgin Gorda bar just before 11 p.m. on Sept. 3, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton said Monday. No one had been charged in the …

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by Joey Waldinger
July 30, 2021

Another charged in 200 kilo coke bust

Shaun Massicott this month became the second person charged in connection with a seizure of more than 200 kilograms of cocaine on Jan. 19, police announced last Thursday.  “During an …

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by Joey Waldinger
July 1, 2021

Top cop tells Commission of Inquiry police force lacks trust, funds, and staff

During their appearances before the Commission of Inquiry on June 23, Police Commissioner Mark Collins and Director of Public Prosecutions Tiffany Scatliffe-Esprit discussed their visions for addressing long-standing issues that …

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by Joey Waldinger
June 4, 2021

Cops: Son stabbed father in Long Trench

Last Thursday a son stabbed his father just after noon at their Long Trench home, Police Information Officer Diane Drayton stated on Friday.  The father was in stable condition on …

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by Joey Waldinger
April 6, 2021

After five tumultuous years, Police Commissioner Michael Matthews passes the torch

Six years ago, at a conference in Miami for prison superintendents of the British overseas territories, Michael Matthews sat next to a man who told him about a job opening …

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by Joey Waldinger
June 25, 2020

14 police recruits become constables

Last Thursday, 14 police recruits became constables following six months of training provided in the territory with the help of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, according to a Saturday …

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by Joey Waldinger
June 18, 2020

Service officers honoured on Queen’s Birthday

Though the parade normally held to honour the birthday of Queen Elizabeth II was cancelled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the customary Medal Ceremony for Years of Service …

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by Joey Waldinger
May 28, 2020

Cops: 153 residents caught breaking curfew

Police have caught at least 153 people breaking the curfew since it was first imposed by government on March 27 to restrict residents’ movements and stymy the spread of Covid-19 …

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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
April 23, 2020

Police officer shot on Virgin Gorda

A police officer was shot Friday in the Spring Bay area of Virgin Gorda, injuring his leg, according to Police Information Officer Akia Thomas. The officer was transported to the …

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by Joey Waldinger
February 20, 2020

Man shot during robbery

At around 3 a.m. on Saturday, a Virgin Islands businessman was shot outside his home while being robbed, according to Police Information Officer Akia Thomas. She added that investigations are …

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by Joey Waldinger
September 2, 2019

15 new police recruits in training

Fifteen new police constables were sworn in to the Royal Virgin Police Force on Aug. 16, commencing a six-month training programme that began three days later, police announced. The group …

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by The BVI Beacon
June 20, 2019

Police host recruitment ceremony

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force held another Police Pass-out Ceremony today at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College. The officers showed off their drills and skills amidst family and friends …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
June 14, 2019

Police urge caution at weekend events

Police are urging residents to take precautions to ensure that houses, businesses and vehicles are secure ahead of the events scheduled for this weekend, including the Buju Banton concert on …

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by The BVI Beacon
December 11, 2018

Police force gets three new dogs

This article originally appeared in the Beacon’s print edition on Dec. 6. Last week one of the latest police recruits — a 15-month-old Belgian Malinois named Reddick — was tasked …

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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
June 28, 2018

Robbery suspect allegedly attempts suicide

A man charged Friday with robbery was later found in a cell at the Road Town Police Station with injuries consistent with a suicide attempt, according to police. The accused, …

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by Amanda Ulrich
June 11, 2018

Three charged in connection to burglaries

Three more men were arrested in relation to burglaries in and around the Road Town area last week, according to police. K’Shoy Alexander, 18, of Huntums Ghut, and Juwan Potter, …

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by Amanda Ulrich

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