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Man found dead in Josiah’s Bay apartment
JOSIAH’S BAY, Tortola, VI – Information just reaching Virgin Islands News Online is that a man was found dead in an apartment in Josiah’s Bay, Tortola today August 5, 2015.
RVIPF not been getting due recognition- David Morris
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Arguing that the crime rate in the Virgin Islands is still very low compared to other Caribbean countries and that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has reduced crime by 25%, outgoing Commissioner of Police David Morris believes the work of the RVIPF does not get the recognition it deserves.
Successor to controversial CoP David Morris identified!
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The replacement for the controversial outgoing Commissioner of Police, David Morris could be announced in a matter of days, according to Governor John S. Duncan OBE.
EXCLUSIVE: 1st female officer in RVIPF Eileene L. Baronville speaks out!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Today she shuffles around in pain from injuries sustained after twice being struck down on the road by a vehicle. And with old age also adding to her burden, she is indeed a far cry from the energetic and passionate police officer she once was. This is Mrs Eileene L. Baronville, the woman who holds the distinction of being the first female police officer in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
UPDATE: Man wanted by USVI authorities arrested on Tortola; 2 guns recovered
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Early this morning, as part of a covert operation, members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force were able to locate and arrest a man who is wanted by the US Marshals for Murder.
UPDATE: Police blames Customs for Hispanic woman's detention
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Acting Public Relations Officer of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Carl Mason has confirmed that Eunice de Leon-Stoutt was detained by HM Customs at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport yesterday July 21, 2015 and that she was released after investigations cleared her of any crime.
Child hit by vehicle @ Fat Hogs Bay
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI – A 10 year old child was moments ago today July 10, 2015 allegedly run down by a vehicle on the Fat Hogs Bay public road.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Kenisha L. Benjamin
By N. Johann Earle
Focused and dedicated to her chosen field is our Young Professional for this week Kenisha L. Benjamin, who even while a student completing her studies is actively gaining knowledge as a budding forensics investigator with an attachment to the Scenes of Crime Unit of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force.
Police seek more evidence in Kani Hazell shooting incident
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Performing duties of the Public Relations Officer of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Police Sergeant Mr Carl Mason has confirmed with the news site that they are still digging for further evidence that may lead to others being convicted for the attempted murder of Kani Hazell.
4 Dominicans arrested in Trellis Bay gun find
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Four nationals of the Dominican Republic are in police custody after a firearm was reportedly found at their home in Trellis Bay yesterday July 1, 2015.