Hunt continues for DR quarantine escapee; man still at-large - Hon Wheatley

- High risk tourist remains 'under the radar' one week after escape incident

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The hunt continues for a Dominican Republic national who travelled to the Virgin Islands (VI) and was subsequently refused entry by Immigration, but then escaped local quarantine and now remains under the radar. Photo: Team of Reporters

Since the escape, local Immigration officers and & Joint Task Force have been collaborating to locate escapee to no avail; Hon Wheatley telling VINO on Sunday, December 27, 2020, that the man remains at-large, 'to the best of my knowledge.' Photo: HoA/Youtube

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The hunt continues for a Dominican Republic national who travelled to the Virgin Islands (VI) and was subsequently refused entry by Immigration, but then escaped local quarantine and now remains under the radar.

Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) in a December 22, 2020, statement confirmed that the passenger arrived December 20, 2020, at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, however, was placed into quarantine pending a flight out of the VI.

Man escaped quarantine at Lambert Beach Resort

“The passenger was then transported to Wyndham Tortola (Lambert Beach Resort) where he was expected to quarantine and await the scheduled departure from the Territory on Monday, 21st December 2020.”

It was then, the man used an opportunity to escape quarantine and escape the resort, Hon Wheatley confirmed.

“I am aware that this incident has brought a level of unrest and fear to the public, especially considering the possible effects of COVID-19,” the Minister said noting that the man had tested negative for COVID-19.

Since the escape, local Immigration officers and a Joint Task Force have been collaborating to locate the escapee to no avail; Hon Wheatley telling VINO on Sunday, December 27, 2020, that the man remains at-large, “to the best of my knowledge.”

Stiff penalties for harbouring escapees

Meanwhile, on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, Cabinet had substantially increased the fines for harbouring illegal immigrants, such as a quarantine escapee.

These fines range from between three thousand dollars ($3,000) and two (2) years imprisonment to one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) and ten (10) years imprisonment for a person assisting with or making arrangements for a person to enter the Territory illegally and for a person who knowingly harbours an illegal person for more than two (2) days.

13 Responses to “Hunt continues for DR quarantine escapee; man still at-large - Hon Wheatley”

Fear who (28/12/2020, 11:53) Like (11) Dislike (12) Reply
Bossman the public don't fear him. If you are living in fear say so but don't talk for the whole of us because nothing go so
Cuidado (28/12/2020, 12:11) Like (4) Dislike (43) Reply
Under this current Gov nothing will come of this.
...............................Santos /Dingos are untouchables
We can only speculate about the reasons
................................First order of business was a direct flight from
Beef Island to DR.. Yep...Quick and easy access
We can only speculate about the reason .

es. We can only speculate about the reasons
Done Gone (28/12/2020, 13:08) Like (21) Dislike (2) Reply
That man is not on island he already smuggled to st thomas dummies stop wasting time
money (28/12/2020, 13:40) Like (19) Dislike (1) Reply
Pay out some MONEY and u will see how fast some one turn him in.
- james (28/12/2020, 16:23) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
  money makes the mair run so put up some money no less than 10,000.00 especially for some of those outstanding crimes if authorities want crime solved in bvi....311 & 911 will light up
@money (28/12/2020, 15:07) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
For real and not just anyone ..lol..the same one wat got he hide ...lolmao..
Season Salt (28/12/2020, 16:09) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
Please contact the local wizard for assistance with securing this perp fleeing from justice.
wise up (28/12/2020, 20:55) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
I keep saying put rewards out there for all these unsolved crimes see how much info u will get but I guessing this won’t happen because is tola we living and big heads is big fish.
lol (29/12/2020, 08:55) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
Voodoo
Greg (29/12/2020, 09:36) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
If I see him, he will be on prison the same day.
- Steve (29/12/2020, 20:40) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
  @Greg. I'm with you man. These punk criminals keep coming in here to do dirty deeds. Let me find out where he is. The authorities would FIND him, ARREST him, QUARANTINE him, FINE him big money and after quarantine, JAIL him, then DEPORT his rotten behind. Sick and tired of these criminals using our home like it is a joke.
@Greg (29/12/2020, 17:12) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
Hope you do see him Greg. Hope you also take what you get. Sure what you get would be worth going to prison for.. you speak like a true tolan.
Hmm (23/03/2021, 13:31) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
Was he ever captured

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