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February 12th, 2020
Bill allowing USVI police to 'Stop & Frisk' persons held in Committee

VI CONSORTIUM

FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The US Virgin Islands (USVI) law enforcement community cheered the intent of lawmakers who proposed a specific “stop-and-frisk” policy for peace officers, but questioned whether the bill was necessary, which led to the measure being held in committee.

February 11th, 2020
Who murdered Clevaughn Sweeney & Michael W. Stevens?

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Detectives from the Major Crime Investigations Team are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the persons responsible for the murder of 26 year old Michael W. Stevens and 25 year old Clevaughn Sweeney.

February 7th, 2020
'My country has a lot of problems but send me back' – Venezuelan

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Venezuelan native Rafael J. T Guerrero, who was caught entering the Virgin Islands via a speed boat at Trellis Bay, Beef Island on the night of Monday February 3, 2020 without the permission of immigration officials, told the Magistrate's Court that although his homeland is problematic at the moment, he longs to return to his family.

February 6th, 2020
USVI man arrested for throwing hot food in girlfriend's face

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— Police arrested a St Thomas man after he had badly beaten his girlfriend, leaving her with bruises and swelling and a fractured collarbone, [US] Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) Public Information Officer Toby Derima has made known.

February 6th, 2020
5 youths in their 20s arrested & charged for drug possession

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some five young mean, all in their 20s, found themselves in trouble with the law, after allegedly found to be in possession of a controlled drug recently.

February 4th, 2020
4-day trial begins for trio allegedly found with firearm, ammo, drugs & $$

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The four-day-trial against Sea Cows Bay residents Gregory Alleyne Jr and Kervis Collis Rhymer, along with high court employee and girlfriend of Alleyne, Alisma Wheatley, has started at the Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Christilyn Benjamin.

February 4th, 2020
Governor delaying Cyber Crime Bill over 'free speech' concerns

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Already debated and passed in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), the Government proposed Computer Misuse and Cyber Crime Amendment Act of 2019 has been in the hands of the Territory's Governor, Mr Augustus J. U. Jaspert for assent since late 2019.

February 3rd, 2020
‘Find it in your heart to come forward’- Family of murdered Erran Charles

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Detectives from the Major Crime Investigations Team are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying those responsible for the murder of 34 year old Erran Charles and injuring 17 year old Guilky Thomas.

January 30th, 2020
Police seeking public's help to find Kevin Tyson

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI -The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is seeking the public's assistance to track down Kevin Tyson of Johnson’s Ghut in relation to firearm-related offenses.

January 30th, 2020
Man fined $650 for 3 grams of weed

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A man was on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, fined $650 at the Magistrate’s Court in John's Hole, Tortola, for having three grams of cannabis.

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