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VIslanders a minority in RVIPF with over 17 UK Officers- SFC Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Many have said it in their small corners of the Virgin Islands, but the statistics have now confirmed that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is made up of majority expat police officers, with local Virgin Islanders being a minority in their homeland.
UPDATE: Fat Hogs Bay youth pleads guilty to firearm & ammo charges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Dimar Frederick, 23, of Fat Hogs Bay, Tortola, pleaded guilty to the charges of keeping a firearm without a license and unlawful possession of ammunition when he appeared in the Magistrate's Court today, Wednesday, November 23, 2022.
Female SVG native charged following high-powered assault rifles seizure
HARRIGAN’S ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Police have charged a female in relation to the discovery of two high-powered assault rifles, along with ammunition, at Harrigan’s Estate on November 16, 2022.
2 high-powered assault rifles seized in Harrigan Estate; 2 arrested- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two persons on Tortola have been arrested following the discovery of prohibited assault rifles and ammunition by police during a search operation.
Police reports upsurge in vehicle break-ins
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is recording a spike in theft from motor vehicles and is asking the public to ensure that vehicles are locked when not in use, particularly for vehicles in parking lots during the day and overnight.
Haitian boat captain held for illegal entry & ammo possession- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Five persons were arrested for illegal entry into the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) after officers of the Joint Task Force detected a vessel that travelled from the US Virgin Islands (USVI) into the VI without making clearance late yesterday evening, November 13, 2022.
45-year-old Sea Cow's Bay man charged with Cannabis Cultivation, Threat to Kill
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - On October 25, 2022, at 16:29hrs Police arrested and charged Cecil Leslie, 45, Sea Cow's Bay for the offenses of Threat to Kill, Cultivation of Cannabis, Unlawful Possession of Explosive and Unlawful Possession of Cannabis, however, it remains unclear what date he will appear before the courts.
VG seeing spike in burglary; 2 charged on Tortola- RVIPF
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI– The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is reporting a spike in incidents of burglary on Virgin Gorda. Additionally, the RVIPF has said two persons on Tortola have been charged in less than a month for the same offence.
Police offering $20K reward for information on recent double homicide
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Officers of the Major Crime Team are making a one-week anniversary appeal for any information that can help in identifying the perpetrator or any persons connected with carrying out last Friday’s double homicide.
Lobster serving in off season & police doing nothing- Hon Flax-Charles
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) has called out police officers on Anegada for what she termed ‘non-cooperation’ as it relates to enforcement of laws on the sister island.
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