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Men abandon vessel @ JvD after firing @ law enforcement officers

The go-fast vessel that was abandoned by the occupants who had fired at officers near Jost van Dyke on August 25, 2024. Photo: Team of Reporters
Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool said the Virgin Islands must not allow its waters to become a haven for illegal activity. Photo: GIS/File
Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool said the Virgin Islands must not allow its waters to become a haven for illegal activity. Photo: GIS/File
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- Law enforcement officers reportedly came under fire while on a high-speed boat chase on the night of Sunday, August 25, 2024.

The occupants of the boat managed to escape arrest by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force and US Customs Border Control by abandoning their go-fast vessel on Jost van Dyke (JvD).

“The occupants, after firing at officers, abandoned the vessel on the western end of the island and escaped on foot. Despite an extensive search in the area, they remain at large. The go-fast vessel is now securely in police custody, and investigations are ongoing,” the RVIPF stated in a press release on August 26, 2024.

A helicopter was also used in the operation by law enforcement officials.

‘Reckless actions’ endanger police & community- Jacqueline E. Vanterpool

Acting Commissioner Jacqueline E. Vanterpool is urging the public to assist in the investigation,

“The reckless actions of these criminals endanger not just our officers but the entire community. We cannot allow our waters to become a haven for illegal activity. It is imperative that we unite to bring those responsible to justice and ensure the safety of our islands," she declared.

The RVIPF is urging the public to provide any information related to the incident. Persons are encouraged to confidentially call the Crime Stoppers line 800-8477 (TIPS) or overseas call 1-284-800-8477 with the relevant information; or contact the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368-9339.

“Every piece of information, no matter how seemingly insignificant, could prove crucial in advancing the ongoing investigation,” the RVIPF stated.

See related article below:

Late night high-speed boat chase reported in WE; Shots allegedly fired

22 Responses to “Men abandon vessel @ JvD after firing @ law enforcement officers”

  • WOW (27/08/2024, 08:15) Like (34) Dislike (1) Reply
    So the men them out there watching us in our face & we don’t know who they are!
  • ... (27/08/2024, 08:24) Like (21) Dislike (1) Reply
    trim and go...das two good boats that can be painted blue now
  • Hum (27/08/2024, 08:44) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    are you saying no one know the owner of that boat....hum
  • The cops opened ???? (27/08/2024, 08:55) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Them lie
  • photo (27/08/2024, 09:20) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Is that the abandoned go fast boat or a file photo?
  • Genip (27/08/2024, 09:20) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hope they do not go and destroy the evidence of registration on the boat in the polive yard like last rodeo
  • Mike Jams (27/08/2024, 10:09) Like (10) Dislike (3) Reply
    It is very strange that helicopter stayed in a single area looking for that boat, this captain was more cunning and intelligent, he set speed and headed for JVD with his Tesla engines ???? without leaving deals and getting under the nose of the law to load his drugs and weapons today they are celebrating that no one can stop it only the UK, the people of BVI believe that the UK is interested in BVI it is a mistake bvi does not have resources that contribute to bvi the people of bvi will benefit more with an administration in bvi to a friend's privilege will be lost
  • Next Day (27/08/2024, 10:32) Like (19) Dislike (2) Reply
    I guess whoever own the vessel going report it missing now lol. Same as the last one who funeral just gone there big j "JT"

    oh boi
    • Today! (27/08/2024, 15:08) Like (2) Dislike (8) Reply
      Please let Big J rest yall set of haters just watching and hoping for someone down fall You better find out if yo woman wasn’t getting ride of by the said! Long Live Big J
  • pat (27/08/2024, 10:37) Like (5) Dislike (13) Reply
    Free the weed
  • Greg (27/08/2024, 11:04) Like (37) Dislike (3) Reply
    When you catch them, make sure they do many years in prison just for trying to kill our officers who were pursuing them. These punks MUST BE STOPPED! That boat has to be registered to someone and none of that crap about it being stolen.
  • People them (27/08/2024, 15:16) Like (1) Dislike (9) Reply
    Huss ayo rating ms
  • y (27/08/2024, 17:46) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    How ignaŕant are those young men you done in the wrong boy i don't know but grandma always say ignaŕant is a coarser
  • pat clap (27/08/2024, 18:23) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yes legalize already. Let people get their medical/recreational herb and stop mixing with people who sell other drugs. We create our own outlaw culture. I dont agree with coke but they group everyone together. Non-violent otherwise law abiding citizens could be locked up with murderers for a plant that killed no one in the entire record of human history... Sounds fair.
  • pat clap (27/08/2024, 18:31) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Busy weekend. Doubt these boats are loaded with weed like its 1980. remove it from the criminal association
  • Bring some (28/08/2024, 04:26) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Trinidad police (flying squad )
    And it would've been Slow singing and flowers bringing for the elements
  • 007 (28/08/2024, 06:52) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Any updates?? This should be an easy one. They got off on JVD. Hmmmm. Crazy stunt. They prolly left the territory by now. Follow up on the boat. This get serious when they made it clear they ain't no punks. Let this slide and bigger hits gon come. I won't be surprised when dem drop a helicopter in the water. The B.V.I. on a whole new level now. WWWWaooo!!! With a lotta w-s.
  • police work (28/08/2024, 07:12) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Only in the BVI do culprits escape and evade police by running ashore on a tiny island like Jost. You clowns couldn’t find your a booger if it was hanging out of your own nose.
  • Word is (28/08/2024, 09:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Word is it had gunmen in Josiah bay last night. Wonder who them looking for. Not me for sure
  • @wow (28/08/2024, 09:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thats why law makers & local "representatives" need to start working on a self defence law & license arms of a kind. The criminals have big bag weapons, the police chase always ends in escape. When these people drug running run out guess what they will have the big weapons and want whats in your house.
  • Mr. X (28/08/2024, 09:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    We really need legal firearms around here. Can these toy cops really handle whats going on in the bvi when everybody escaping from them. Sad, sad story
  • De Watcha (28/08/2024, 11:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Which part of Jost Van Dyke did this happen?


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