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Man twice deported from US tries to re-enter via St Croix
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI — United States Attorney Delia L. Smith announced Friday, July 22, 2022, that Reynaldo Mejia-Mejia, 33, of the Dominican Republic, was sentenced by District Judge Wilma Lewis on his conviction of illegally reentering the United States.
UPDATE: Three from VI busted with drugs, cash after high speed boat chase
NORMAN ISLAND, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that three persons from the Virgin Islands (VI) have been arrested following a U.S. led operation that resulted in a vessel being intercepted near Norman Island with a quantity of drugs and cash.
Police marine nabs 19 illegal immigrants along with VI boat captain
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Police Marine Officers last evening July 17, 2022, have nabbed some 19 illegal immigrants along with their boat captain after intercepting a suspicious vessel in VI waters.
Sniffer dog busts man with over 10 lbs of marijuana @ USVI airport
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI— A man was arrested at Cyril E. King Airport in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) with over 10 pounds of marijuana on Thursday, July 14, 2022, the [US] VI Police Department (VIPD) has announced.
St. Croix Man gunned down outside Bar @ Estate Colquohoun
VI CONSORTIUM
ST. CROIX, USVI — A man was shot dead during the wee hours of Friday morning, July 15, 2022, in the area of the Frontline Bar & Grill, the USVIPD Department has announced.
Man allegedly stabbed during altercation in RT
FLEMMING STREET, Tortola, VI- Police are investigating an incident that resulted in a male suffering injuries on Fleming Street today, July 15, 2022.
Kadeem Maynard held without bond in Florida
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Kadeem Maynard, the son of former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Oleanvine Maynard-Pickering, has been jailed without bond while he awaits trial on drug and money laundering charges, along with his mother and former Virgin Islands’ Premier Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1).
Sex offender arrested in USVI for failing to update registration
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The US Virgin Islands Department of Justice announced Thursday, July 7, 2022, that 38-year-old Omar J. Suarez, a registered sex offender, was arrested by Department of Justice (DoJ) Special Agents and the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act unit on St Thomas.
Arien Fahie wanted for questioning in Corey Butler murder probe
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Arien Fahie, 26, who is wanted for questioning in the shooting death of Corey Butler.
HMP inmate Jose Almestica reportedly stabbed
BALSAM GHUT, Tortola, VI- Word just reaching our newsroom is that inmate at Her Majesty's Prison in Balsam Ghut Jose Almestica has been rushed to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital with stab wounds.