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Man who escaped HMP following Hurricane Irma recaptured

December 8th, 2021 | Tags: Jose Almestica arrested escapee HMP hurricane Irma RVIPF
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force yesterday, December 7, 2021, arrested and charged Jose Almestica, 33, for escaping lawful custody. Photo: Provided
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force yesterday, December 7, 2021, arrested and charged Jose Almestica, 33, for escaping lawful custody.

Jose Almestica escaped from Her Majesty’s Prison at Balsam Ghut in 2017 during the passage of Hurricane Irma.

He was arrested in 2016 for illegal possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition and illegal entry. He was on remand for these offences prior to his escape.

According to a press release from the RVIPF on December 8, 2021, investigations are on going, therefore no further information can be released at this time.

17 Responses to “Man who escaped HMP following Hurricane Irma recaptured”

  • el hombre rojo (08/12/2021, 14:48) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Cant be red man because i does see he driving trucks everyday so it got to be the wrong photo
  • really?? (08/12/2021, 14:49) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    The individual in that photo is not Jose Almestica.
  • mistaken identity (08/12/2021, 14:49) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    cant be edgar no way jose'
  • VI Gyal (08/12/2021, 14:55) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Why this pic?
  • asking for a friend (08/12/2021, 14:56) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Was this at west end?
  • NezRez (08/12/2021, 15:10) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    So he was hiding for 4 years or walking around right under their noses. He could have served his time already if he didn’t escape. SMDH.
  • wow (08/12/2021, 15:56) Like (8) Dislike (4) Reply
    SO THEM USING OTHER PEOPLE PICTURES NOW
  • please (08/12/2021, 17:00) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    He was walking around for four years under everyone noses wearing a disguise. WIGS, DRESSES, MAKEUP AND WHATEVER. BUY YOU ALL IS SO BUSY UP IN OTHER PEOPLES BUSINESS AND WORRYING ABOUT WHAT IS GOING ON IN PEOPLES HOMES YOU FAILED TO SEE IT. DUDE PUNKED ALL OF YOU FOR FOUR YEARS.
    • @Please (08/12/2021, 18:27) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      He sure was. For four years on the lam and never left the Island. He could have been living in one of the abandon houses, boats or vehicles that is covered up in bushes. Home boy was wearing different disguises and staying low for four long years.
    • @Please (08/12/2021, 20:01) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      He didn't have to disguise himself. This is Tortola VI.
      Mugshots of criminals,not even those caught on camera...bottom line is that the likeness of criminals are not shown for public viewing so they are among us living their best life and our lives don't matter to them and those who make sure that they have protection and invisibility.
  • wow (08/12/2021, 19:18) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Premier bodyguard get locked up?
  • Crs. (08/12/2021, 20:14) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
    Seems like a harsh sentence in the first place.
  • Dear Community (09/12/2021, 01:42) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Please check case USA vs Jose Almestica. In addition you will see an old wanted photo posted by the RVIPF after Irma, to compare with the current picture.

    With those type of priors and temperament, I am glad he has been recaptured without incident. Knock the police all you want, this man is off the street and behind bars. For that, I am super grateful.
  • UNSOLVED MURDERS (09/12/2021, 07:45) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    I HOPE THEY CHECK HIM AND OTHER PRISONERS DNA OR WHATEVER IS NECESSARY TO SEE IF THEY ARE CONNECTED TO ANY UNSOLVED CRIMES IN THE BVI / AND LETS HEAR FROM. WIGO / CSC / D BISHOP AND UNCLE ANDY ON THESE CRIMINALS , INSTEAD OF BORIS AND RACISM
  • Ha Rules (09/12/2021, 21:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Whoever he was staying with and was hiding him and everyone in that house needs to go jail for a minimum of 10 years
    • @Ha Rules (10/12/2021, 08:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Nah, if he did damage while out, and it is proven, then that person that harbored him should eat the same sentence as him. Nothing less!!!


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