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4 charged following firearms & ammo discovery in CGB

-1 minor & USVI national among those charged
(L-R) Kadeem Callwood, Kaheem Callwood and USVI national Jerry Smith have been charged with Keeping a firearm without a licence and Unlawful possession of explosives following a January 24, 2025, police operation in Cane Garden Bay. Smith was also charged with Overstaying landing permit. Photo: RVIPF
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- Four men have been formally charged in connection with the recovery of two 9mm firearms and twenty rounds of ammunition.

According to a press release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) on Friday, January 31, 2025, the firearms and ammunition were found following a search operation in Cane Garden Bay last Friday, January 24, 2025,

3 adults, 1 minor charged

The individuals charged are 22-year-old Kadeem Callwood of Cane Garden Bay, 22-year-old Kaheem Callwood of Cane Garden Bay, a 17-year-old male of Cane Garden Bay, and 19-year-old Jerry Smith of the US Virgin Islands. They have all been charged with Keeping a firearm without a license, and Unlawful possession of explosives. Jerry Smith has also been charged with Overstaying his landing permit.

Bail was granted to the Callwoods in the sum of $60,000, but due to the absence of a surety, they have been remanded to His Majesty’s Prison. The unnamed 17-year-old was also granted bail of $50,000. Jerry Smith, meanwhile, has been remanded.

All four are scheduled to re-appear at the Magistrate’s Court on March 5, 2025.

Officers commended

Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool commended the officers involved in the operation stating, “The removal of these firearms from our streets is a significant step in making our communities safer. I commend the officers for their professionalism and dedication in this operation and in all other efforts to reduce violent crime in the Territory.”

The RVIPF continues to urge members of the public to report suspicious activities and that confidential reports can be made to Crime Stoppers at 800-8477 (TIPS) or overseas at (284) 800-8477, or directly to the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368-9339.

6 Responses to “4 charged following firearms & ammo discovery in CGB”

  • circus (31/01/2025, 16:30) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    The 1 in the middle look like he's shocked he got caught
  • A so it go (31/01/2025, 16:43) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Kadeem and Kaheem, a terrible pair,
    Two foolish twins with matching hair.
    Storing guns and, bullets and tricks,
    Not too bright, just two dumb pricks.

    With names so close, they mix folks up,
    But crime ain't tea in a dainty cup.
    Got caught with guns, to dunce to flee,
    Ran in circles—oh, woe is we!

    So if you rob, be smart at least,
    Don’t twin up for a crime spree feast.
    Or you'll end up, like these two fools,
    Matching stripes and prison rules!
  • jack (31/01/2025, 16:45) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    These duds have faces Only a mother could love,why haven't you post the young one,let the public see his face along with the friends he liming with,the parents should be jailed.
  • Free the way (31/01/2025, 17:30) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    It is high time for some of these parents be held responsible for their rude and out of order children, especially if he is a minor!!!! Dwight curse is falling on His two sons. This is soo sad.
  • lmao (31/01/2025, 18:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    EVIL TWINS.
  • hmm (31/01/2025, 18:26) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Lord, I wish no mother this pain. I have a child.


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