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October 11th, 2013
'Supa Cop' alleges being assaulted by Snr Police Officer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A high ranking police officer of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has been accused of assault by a lower ranking officer currently interdicted from duty.

October 7th, 2013
10 RVIPF Officers certified to train in TASER use

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI –Ten officers received two days of instructor’s training on the use of the new TASER stun guns last week as the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force prepares to the add these weapons to the Police arsenal later this year.

October 3rd, 2013
'Thefts on boats messing up business' – charter boat operator

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A well known charter boat operator in the Virgin Islands has expressed concerns about the increased number of burglaries taking place on boats and while praising the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for a significant amount of arrests, he feels the tourism industry is beginning to feel the squeeze due to the prevalence of the criminal activity.

October 2nd, 2013
Brandon George’s mother testifies in alleged police assault trial

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Pamela George, the mother of Brandon George (deceased), took the witness stand at the Magistrate’s court today, October 2, 2013 and related details of allegedly being denied access to her son following his arrest and detention at Peebles Hospital in June, 2012.

October 2nd, 2013
Arrest Blotter

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Below is the Arrest Blotter for September 22 to September 28, 2013 as issued by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).

October 1st, 2013
UPDATE: Fmr. Prison Officer granted bail for alleged underage sex

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A former prison officer was arraigned today, October 1, 2013 before the Magistrate’s court for allegedly having sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 13. The defendant was not required to offer a plea to the indictable charge.

September 30th, 2013
Two robberies reported over the weekend

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI –Officers of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) are investigating two robberies reported over the weekend where firearms were used to either injure or threaten victims.

September 26th, 2013
Third man charged in relation to boat burglaries

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A third male will face charges of burglary in relation to the spate of vessel break-ins around Tortola in August and early September.

September 25th, 2013
Arrest Blotter - September 22 to September 28, 2013

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Below is the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Arrest Blotter for September 22 to September 28, 2013.

September 24th, 2013
Still no trace of Aunt Rita!

THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI - Still holding on to hopes that there will be some clue to what may have led to the disappearance of the elderly Anegada woman Mrs Marguerita Faulkner–Clinton aka Aunt Rita, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), international search and rescue organisation KlaasKids Foundation, relatives of Aunt Rita and other concerned persons are continuing the search of the island and its immediate surroundings.

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