Two adults have been arrested and charged in relation to separate cases of cruelty to a child, said the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). In an attempt to protect the identities of the two children involved, the RVIPF did […]
Category: Crime/Police
Trainee cops hit the street for a dose of reality
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has announced that it is sending its newest group of trainees on the streets this week to begin the month-long practical aspect of their training programme. The 27 recruits, who are now in […]
Man fined over $9K for vehicle tint
Charged with at least 10 counts of exceeding the tint limit, Julio Adams of Purcell Estate will have to pay $9,320 or face imprisonment. That is the total fine he was ordered to pay when he appeared in the Magistrate’s […]
Scooter rider robs wholesale at mid-day
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said a masked scooter rider used a gun to rob L&R Wholesale in Baughers Bay, Tortola, about mid-day yesterday, July 25. “The store clerk reported that a lone gunman approached her while in […]
TWO CHARGED – Police find illegal gun, marijuana
Police have charged two men in connection with a loaded firearm and marijuana seized during a stop and search operation on Waterfront Drive in Road Town this morning, July 25. Those jointly charged with carrying an unlicenced firearm and unlawful […]
Two suspected thieves being sought – POLICE
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has released photos of two persons on a motor scooter, adding that they are being sought in relation to a theft that unfolded in Road Town shortly after mid-day on Monday. CCTV cameras […]
Woman in hospital after attack
A woman is in Peebles Hospital after she was injured allegedly by her step-son. Details of the incident and the woman’s medical condition are sketchy at this stone. Reports are that a piece of metal pipe was used to […]
Son charged for shooting – father charged too
A 26-year-old native of Jamaica and resident of Lower Estate on Tortola, Nickail Chambers, has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm with intent to injure. The charge stems from an incident in which shots were fired at Fort […]
Gunmen attack businessmen on Tortola, VG
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said gunmen have attacked two businessmen in separate incidents in the territory over the past few days. It did not divulge much information regarding the attacks, in which no one was injured. The […]
2 gunmen struggle to shoot down gas station door
A video has emerged showing an alleged robbery attempt this morning at Delta Gas Station in Pasea Estate, Tortola. The recording shows two men with their faces covered trying to enter the business establishment at roughly 2am. One of the […]
