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Man who escaped HMP following Hurricane Irma recaptured
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force yesterday, December 7, 2021, arrested and charged Jose Almestica, 33, for escaping lawful custody.
Constable Mitchel John hailed as 'face' of RVIPF Community Policing Initiative
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Constable in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Mitchel John, was given special recognition for outstanding performance as a community Policing Officer when the RVIPF had a commendation ceremony and its first in-personal general force meeting since the Commissioner of Police, Mr Mark Collins took office in April of this year.
UPDATE: RVIPF Officer charged with indecent assault of minor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A police Officer attached to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has been officially charged for Indecent Assault of a minor according to information coming out of the force.
RVIPF urges contractors to mark tools & equipment
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has issued a warning that with increased theft of construction tools and equipment, contractors should put systems in place to ensure their equipment are easily identifiable.
Male reportedly injured following Long Look shooting
LONG LOOK, TORTOLA, VI – Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that one male has reportedly been injured following a shooting incident in Long Look, Tortola, VI.
Balsam Ghut man charged for attempting to choke; threatening to kill
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Police have charged a man for attempting to choke and threatening to kill.
Persons in VI have been threatened by scammers demanding $$- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has been receiving complaints from the public about fraudulent requests from unknown individuals demanding monies.
Girls club led by RVIPF officer hosts successful movie night
EAST END, Tortola, VI– The Chamber of Secrets Girl’s Club, led by Sergeant Jacqueline Tom-Christopher, as a part of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force’s (RVIPF) Community Policing initiative held a successful movie night in the parking lot of the East End Police Station on Saturday, November 6, 2021.
RVIPF Officer charged after ammunition allegedly found in home
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– A Sergeant of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) was officially charged yesterday afternoon, November 4, 2021, for Breach of Trust and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition.
Jamaican & Guyanese held for alleged firearm possession
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Officers of the Armed Response Team uncovered a loaded firearm from a vehicle that was stopped in the Road Town area during police operations early Wednesday morning, November 3, 2021.