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3 arrested & 2 firearms recovered in stop & search operations this week- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has conducted a series of high-visibility patrols and stop-and-check operations over the past 24 hours, which have generated results.
Purcell shooting incident not connected to prison break- National Security Council
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The National Security Council (NSC) of the Virgin Islands has confirmed that the shooting incident reported in Purcell Estate on October 26, 2025, is not related to the recent prison escape.
UPDATE: Male sustains ‘multiple gunshot wounds’ in Purcell Estate shooting
PURCELL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has since confirmed reports of a shooting incident in Purcell Estate shortly before 9:00 PM on Sunday, October 26, 2025, a story first and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO).
Public safety & security top priority following prison break- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), has urged members of the public to adhere to the advice of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) following the escape of two prisoners from His Majesty’s Prison (HMP).
RVIPF leading 'intense & comprehensive manhunt' for fugitives- Acting CoP
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is leading an extensive, multi-agency manhunt to locate and apprehend the fugitives, Jose Almestica, 37, and John M. Burgos, 27, who escaped His Majesty's Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut last evening, October 25, 2025.
Jose Almestica & John M. Burgos escape His Majesty's Prison
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- High-profile prisoner Jose Almestica and John M. Burgos have escaped from His Majesty's Prison (HMP).
RVIPF investigating several major robbery incidents
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is currently investigating a series of major robbery incidents throughout the territory.
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USVI: Crown Bay Marina worker arrested after allegedly attacking man with machete
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- A worker at the Crown Bay Marina was arrested after an alleged assault on a persistent unwanted visitor to the facility.
Some OTs receive greater security assistance from region than UK- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley has said regional partners have been of great assistance to the Virgin Islands and other Overseas Territories (OT) that are facing security issues.
Governor orders 2 deported from VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two men have been ordered deported from the Virgin Islands (VI) after being convicted and served time for various offences.
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