Crime
RVIPF investigating video calling for violence
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has launched an investigation into a video appearing to advocate for the use of violence as a form of political expression.
USVI: Richmond shooter opens vehicle door before killing victim
VI CONSORTIUM
RICHMOND, St. Croix, USVI- The V.I. Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Bureau is investigating a fatal shooting that took place on Friday, December 13. The incident, which occurred near the basketball court in the DeChabert Housing Community in Richmond, resulted in the death of a male victim and marked the 42nd homicide in the U.S. Virgin Islands this year.
Suspected cannabis worth over $700K found by Customs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has reported the interception of a large quantity of suspected cannabis.
USVI: VIPD seeks help in locating 2 murder suspects
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St. Croix, USVI- The V.I. Police Department is actively searching for two suspects wanted for first-degree murder: Carlos Ayala, 19, and his uncle, Casey Rivera, 36. Both men are considered armed and dangerous, and authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information on their whereabouts.
Police charged 6 in November for various firearm offences
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Six persons were slapped with various charges relating to firearm offences in November, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has disclosed in its Arrest Blotter for November 1-30, 2024.
UPDATE: Female officer who pulled gun is PC Jellian Hobson
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As reported by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) on Thursday, December 5, 2024, a female police officer was arrested following a domestic violence incident.
USVI: Unidentified man found dead with bullet wounds in Frederiksted
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St. Croix, USVI- The V.I. Police Department is investigating the discovery of an unresponsive male found in the Mahogany Road area of Frederiksted on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, with multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body.
Armed robbers invade house @ Harrigan’s Estate; 1 shot by police
HARRIGAN’S ESTATE, Tortola, VI- An alleged armed robber was shot by police following a robbery on a home at Harrigan’s Estate this afternoon, December 2, 2024.
USVI: Frederiksted homicide suspect indicted on federal charges
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St. Croix, USVI- United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced on Tuesday that 22-year-old Rosniel Diaz-Bautista of St. Croix has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Indierra Morales. Diaz-Bautista is set to appear before Magistrate Judge G. Alan Teague for an Advice of Rights hearing on December 3, 2024.
Gunman opens fire on vehicle @ Towers
TOWERS, Tortola, VI- Two separate shootings have been reported on Tortola this afternoon, November 27, 2024.