Morgan Maduro, 20, has been charged with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Drug and Reckless and Negligent Act following a high-speed chase on Monday, February 24, 2025. Photo: RVIPF

The 24.7 g of cannabis found in Morgan Maduro’s vehicle following a chase by the RVIPF. Photo: RVIPF

A press release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) today, Thursday, February 27, 2025, indicate that on the day in question, officers observed a heavily tinted Suzuki Jimny with its registration plates obscured by a dark film, while on patrol. 

Maduro sped off when signalled to stop- RVIPF

The police report that when officers signalled the driver to stop, the vehicles sped off, prompting a pursuit. 

They successfully intercepted the vehicle at Bound Tree Road, Sea Cows Bay where a search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 24.7g of cannabis. 

Maduro, the driver, was subsequently charged and granted $5000.00 bail. He is scheduled to appear before the Magistrate’s Court on April 10, 2025. The press release added that additional charges for Traffic Violations are pending. 

Comply with traffic regulations- RVIPF

The RVIPF is therefore reminding motorists to comply with traffic regulations and to stop when signalled by officers. 

RVIPF also encouraged persons to report traffic violations or reckless driving by calling the RVIPF’s non-emergency line 311 or its Intelligence Unit at 368-9339 or by anonymous reports through the Crime Stoppers hotline at 800-8477 (TIPS).