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January 7th, 2022
20 firearms, $50M in drugs confiscated from Jose Almestica’s residence– CoP

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the investigation into crimes allegedly committed by Mr Jose Almestica continues, Commissioner of Police Mr Mark Collins has disclosed that 20 firearms and $50 million worth of drugs were found inside Almestica’s Ballast Bay apartment, paving the way for countless more charges to be laid against him.

January 6th, 2022
COVID-19 worsened manpower challenges @ RVIPF- Top CoP

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Commissioner of Police Mark Collins said despite the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the manpower of the force, officers were able able to set new records in 2021, regarding law enforcement and see a decline in reported crimes.

January 5th, 2022
Lawyer for George Burrows murder accused wants access to crime scene, witness

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- High Court Judge Richard G. Floyd has tossed out an application that murder accused Royden Sebastien, through his lawyer, brought to the court to be allowed access to the locus in quo (crime scene) and to a key witness of the Crown.

January 3rd, 2022
RVIPF seized over 30 guns, 1,650 rounds of ammo in 2021- CoP Collins

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Calling 2021 ‘a bumper year’ for the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Police Commissioner, Mark Collins has revealed that the RVIPF seized a large number of guns and ammunition in the past year.

December 20th, 2021
Police seeking public help to recapture escapee Kurt Rabsatt

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Police at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are seeking the public’s help in recapturing escaped prisoner Kurt Rabsatt.

December 17th, 2021
Police probing video footage, witness statements in Jaimez A.J Stoutt murder

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Detectives at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are currently probing witness statements and CCTV footage over the shooting death of Jaimez A.J Stoutt.

December 15th, 2021
Smith siblings remanded to HMP for harbouring Jose Almestica

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards remanded two more persons – Shamal Smith and Renee Smith – to Her Majesty’s Prison, charged with Harbouring former fugitive Jose Almestica.

December 14th, 2021
Two more charged with harbouring prison escapee Jose Almestica

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that three persons, including two siblings, have been charged with harbouring 2017 prison escapee Jose Almestica.

December 13th, 2021
RVIPF officers taught ‘latest skills’ in crime-fighting & investigation

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Several officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have now been equipped with the latest skills in crime-fighting and crime scene investigation as part of training from Agencia Ltd, a UK based company specializing in law enforcement training and consultancy.

December 13th, 2021
VI visitors will not escape police stop & search - Premier Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister for Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has called on persons visiting the Virgin Islands to respect the laws of the territory and allow local law enforcement agencies to do their job.

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