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Govenor pruce pays tribute to RVIPF for decline in crime
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In recent times, the Virgin Islands have witnessed a decline in certain crimes, with the overall crime rate decreasing by 22 percent. During a press conference on Thursday, May 7, 2026, United Kingdom-appointed Governor Daniel Pruce responded to media questions about the decline, stating that the territory has seen positive trends.
USVI: Court urged to reject Martinez & O’Neal bids for acquittal & new trial
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Federal prosecutors are urging the court to reject post-conviction attempts by former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez and former Office of Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal to overturn their convictions or secure a new trial, arguing that the jury’s guilty verdicts were fully supported by the evidence presented in court.
UPDATE: Man injured in shooting @ Vanterpool Estate
VANTERPOOL ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has launched an investigation into a shooting incident that occurred in the Vanterpool Estate area on Sunday, April 26, 2026, around 7:00 PM.
HM Customs & RVIPF sign MoU for handling of contraband
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- His Majesty’s Customs and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a formal and structured partnership governing the seizure, handling, transferring and destruction of contraband.
USVI: Tourist assaulted by mentally ill man in Christiansted
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CHRISTIANSTED, St Croix, USVI — An assault case in Christiansted involving an off-island visitor has reignited concern on St Croix about public safety, untreated mental illness, and homelessness, after a man accused of striking a tourist with a pipe was ordered to undergo psychological and psychiatric evaluation.
2 men arrested on drug & firearm charges
FREE BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Two men were arrested and subsequently charged with drug and firearm offences following a patrol by members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
'We've not had a murder for 2026'- Acting DCP Kenrick I. Davis
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Kenrick I. Davis has dismissed claims that the Virgin Islands (VI) has recorded a murder for the year 2026.
USVI: Man charged after 'large pink suitcase' containing over 10 kg of marijuanna found
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- An incoming passenger at the Cyril E. King Airport was arrested after customs officials reportedly found over 10 kilograms of marijuana inside their checked baggage.
USVI: Man faces domestic violence charges after breakup turned violent
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CHRISTIANSTED, St. Croix, USVI- A breakup that began with a text message saying he was moving out ended with domestic violence charges Sunday night after a woman told police her former boyfriend followed her from her Christiansted apartment to a Kingshill bar, attacked her there, and was later found inside her locked bedroom door when she returned home.
USVI: Pastor faces life for minor transport, unlawful sexual contact
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- A St. Thomas pastor and youth leader is facing federal and local charges in a case alleging that he transported a minor to different locations for unlawful sexual contact over a period spanning from 2023 into 2025, according to a charging information that lays out multiple alleged incidents, including trips from church to Lindquist Beach and from school to church.
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