UPDATE: Escaped prisoner turns himself in to police
Virgin Islands News Online had first reported that Mr Dore, 31, a native of St Kitts, had escaped custody while on Virgin Gorda.
The incident took place around 12:40 PM when the prisoner was being taken to board a ferry for Tortola after making an appearance at the Magistrate's Court on Virgin Gorda and being placed on remand.
Police in a press release today, May 2, 2017 said Mr Dore is now in their custody after turning himself in late yesterday evening, May 1, 2017.
Dore, 31, has since been charged with escaping lawful custody.
“Police had sought the assistance of the Virgin Gorda community in locating Dore who escaped custody after he was placed on remand by the Magistrate’s Court in Virgin Gorda on Friday afternoon. Virgin Gorda Police extends their gratitude to the community for bringing a safe and peaceful end to their search,” the press release stated.
See previous article updated April 28, 2017
UPDATE: Escaped prisoner identified as St Kitts national Olanzo Dore
The Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed our first and accurate story that a prisoner escaped while on Virgin Gorda today, April 28, 2017.
Police have identified the prisoner as Olanzo Dore, 31, who escaped after he was placed on remand by the Magistrate's Court in Virgin Gorda.
"Prison and Police officers were preparing to escort the prisoner, a native of St Kitts, a resident of the Valley, from the vehicle to the ferry boat on the St Thomas Bay Jetty when he ran and made his escape," the RVIPF stated in a press release this afternoon.
Police stated that anyone who has seen Mr Dore or know his whereabouts to immediately contact the Virgin Gorda Police Station through the RVIPF access number 311.
A photo of Mr Dore was also provided to the media by the police.
See previous article published April 28, 2017
Prisoner escapes on VG
Information reaching our newsroom is that an inmate of Her Majesty's Prison in Balsam Ghut is on the loose after escaping custody on Virgin Gorda today, April 28, 2017.
The escape reportedly took place around 12:40 PM when the prisoner was being taken to board a ferry for Tortola after making an appearance at the Magistrate's Court on Virgin Gorda.
It is unclear if the prisoner, whose name has not been disclosed at this time, was handcuffed at the time of the escape.
More details to follow.
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46 Responses to “UPDATE: Escaped prisoner turns himself in to police”
1. Why don't YOU as a "VG Resident" apply for the job?
2. Why don't you STOP your foolish prejudice against "outsiders" and stop promoting disharmony and hate?
I am sick and tired of you PERFECT, HIGH AND MIGHTY, ONE STEP FROM HEAVEN...SMALL MINDED, SCARED being who just happened to be born in the BVI...which just happened to be using US currency because of the proximity to the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico to facilitate ease of trade etc...referring to and treating the people from countries much BIGGER than The BVI like they are some sort of sub-human species. EVERYBODY BORN SOMEWHERE! If you go anywhere outside of The BVI, You are an outsider too... how would you feel if when you go to St. Thomas or your idea of heaven aka the Mainland USA, that you are stereotyped and looked down upon? If the guard wrong the guard is wrong, if he didn't follow protocol then he didn't and he should be held accountable and answer for this. NOT because he isn't "from here"...that has no bearing. I agree changes need to be made regarding the transporting of prisoners..they shouldn't be transported on ferries, they should consider using the police vessel for that...this way they can be shackled at all times. The BIGGEST CHANGE needs to be in the way we think and treat each other... Love your neighbor as yourself...do unto others as you would want them to do to you...SMH
did you know most comments that say go back home is island people children indigenous VIlander dont otter these crap
BACK TO SCHOOL
An island or isle is any piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water. Very small islands such as emergent land features on atolls can be called islets, skerries, cays or keys. An island in a river or a lake island may be called an eyot or ait, and a small island off the coast may be called a holm.
just saying.... This ain't the first time it happen on VG...
Take off the foot cuff when goin on the boat.... An take off the handcuffs after seated on the boat.... Again... Just saying...
1. Point out/explain to me what YOU perceived to be HATE in my comment.
2. I, unlike YOU and the other persons posting as VG Residents that seem rather uncomfortable with my comments, made suggestion to address the concerns of the initial contributor (guess you didn't see any of those).
3. My comments were not aimed at BVIslanders..I was in response to the person posting under the Nickname VG RESIDENT...directed toward the person who FIT THE DESCRIPTION/CATEGORIZATION...If you are one such..then YES I am referring to you..if you are none such..then why are we having this discussion? ...Unless your emotions didn't allow you to completely grasp it?
4. I LOVE THE BVI! Where did YOU READ that I hate the BVI...I used to word HATE to describe/express the cause & effect of the very real and ever present PREJUDICE that exists against PERSONS ORIGINALLY FROM ANOTHER CARIBBEAN COUNTRY RESIDING HERE IN THE BVI. This is NOT something I making up or ranting about. I grew up here and witnessed this...and it is still alive today!
Injustice anywhere is INJUSTICE EVERYWHERE! ALL OF US ARE HUMAN. All of us are of AFRICAN DESCENT...same slave trade that brought us here to the CARIBBEAN from AFRICA.
Also hope someone could inform this fellow about another escapee they used to call batman. With all the guns around he better be careful he don't get a cap in his a---.
The discord, hatred and disrespect being promoted by persons who for some reason dislike ALL OUTSIDERS will NEVER sit well with me and I WILL RESPOND ACCORDINGLY AND WITH PASSION. Not against any person in particular but to the idealogy/mindset that they are less and we are more...WE ARE ALL EQUAL IN THE EYES OF GOD!
To ALL the "OUTSIDERS" living and working here in the BVI please know that not all of us are SMALL MINDED and SCARED. Not all of us are threatened by your presence, as a matter of fact many of us if not most, truly welcome and appreciate you. You have worked just as hard, if not harder and many times for far less than others, to help build this country. Many will argue and say that ya'll came here for the money, but I say opportunities were presented and you guys left the comfort,security and familiarity or your homes, families, children etc to venture here in pursuit of a "better life". Not that life wasn't good where you came from. For those of you who over the years have been part of the development of the country, I Thank you, my children thank you and their children as well.
To the "Outsiders" who are civil servant, especially members of the RVIPF, HMP, BVIFRS (municipal and aviation). Thank you for your service. Thank you for serving and protecting us. You go out into harms way to ensure that we are safe. THANK YOU! We take these things for granted until something happens (like this). The BVI would not be able to do it without your contributions. Though many may offer disparaging comments, I offer my gratitude on behalf of all the DESCENT, OPEN MINDED, KIND-HEARTED, LOVING people of the BVI. Stand firm!
LET'S ALL WORK TOGETHER TO MAKE THE BVI BETTER!
Sh** started happening about 5/6 years ago . We were blaming ppl from usvi but the TRUTH raised its head and showed us a lot was being done by males with St Kitts roots . A suggestion was made some time ago " NO MALE " between the ages of 15/40 should be allowed in BVI as there is a SERIOUS "GANG" war going on in that twinnisland nation . A lot of guys are here hiding and they are encouraging others ; but our LEADERS will continue to Tax us to death rather prorect us . A SET O GREEDY SLEEPERS running this Country meson
Just have to go an face the music...