News
US resident reportedly drowns @ Trellis Bay
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Police are confirming the sudden death of male visitor Andrew Ripley, 52, resident of the U.S., born in Wolverhampton, England.
Gunshots ring out in Baughers Bay
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Reports of shots being fired in Baughers Bay are rife this morning November 14, 2015.
UPDATE: Three 'local' men arrested in relation to murder of Jason L. Vanterpool- RVIPF
BUTU MOUNTAIN, Tortola, VI- The three men arrested at Butu Mountain this morning, November 12, 2015 were arrested on suspicion of murder, a press release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has stated.
Police to assist Scotiabank Kiddy Cricketers
ROADTOWN, Tortola, VI – Members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Community Division have joined ranks with the British Virgin Islands Cricket Association to assist in further developing the WICB/Scotiabank Kiddy Cricket Programme into Primary Schools.
Man shot in leg in alleged burglary in RT
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Officers of the Criminal Investigations Department are investigating an aggravated burglary over the weekend where one man received injuries.
‘Newly rehabilitated WE Police Station will build trust’ – Acting CoP Alwyn James
WEST END, Tortola, VI – Acting Commissioner of Police Alwyn James is confident that with the newly refurbished police station in West End, the community would be more inclined to support the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and report crime.
More than 20 from around the world interested in CoP position – Governor Duncan
WEST END, Tortola, VI – Governor John S. Duncan has weighed in on the issue of the replacement of the Commissioner of Police, saying that while it is a disappointment that English appointee to the position Robin Smith has ditched the position, there is still hope for a successor to David Morris.
Pet dogs allegedly hanged for killing chickens in Anegada
SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI – The Francis family of Anegada is calling on the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and others concerned to investigate an alleged case of animal cruelty after two of its pets were allegedly hanged by a neighbour.
Person who videotaped child in ‘porno act’ may face charges
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The person accused of videotaping a pornographic act allegedly involving a girl under the age of 16 may face charges, according to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
Robin Smith out! Alwyn James still In! As Smith snubs VI CoP job
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a surprise twist, United Kingdom national Robin Smith has reportedly withdrawn from the post of Commissioner of Police in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).