UPDATE: Man charged after stop-and-check operation
In a statement today, August 26, 2024, the police said the man, Romario Morgan, of Chalwell Estate, was charged with Possession of a Controlled Drug and granted bail in the sum of $5,000.
Two others arrested in separate operation
Two additional males were arrested during continued patrols and checks on Saturday, August 24, after attempting to evade police in the Purcell Estate area. They were interviewed and processed, then placed on conditional bail. The pair are required to return to the Road Town Police Station on September 25, 2024.
The statement quotes Acting Commissioner Jacqueline E. Vanterpool who stated, “We will not tolerate any attempts to disrupt the peace and security of our communities. The RVIPF will persist in its efforts to apprehend those who engage in criminal behaviour and bring them to justice."
The RVIPF urges the public to continue supporting these efforts by reporting any suspicious activities or information that may assist in ongoing investigations. Community cooperation remains a critical component in the fight against crime.
See previous article published on August 23, 2024
Drugs, weapon seized during police operation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed the seizure of drugs and illegal weapons last evening, August 23, 2024 following an operation.
In a press release, the RVIPF said the operation was part of a concerted effort to respond to recent incidents of public disorder. This public disorder has resulted in the indiscriminate discharging of illegal firearms in public in some places in Tortola, among other things.
Last evening’s operation saw the execution of intelligence-led stop and checks, targeted patrols, and search operations in various hotspots throughout the island, the release added.
One male arrested, investigations continue
Officers were able to recover a significant quantity of controlled drugs, drug dealing paraphernalia, and the confiscation of an offensive weapon.
One adult male has been arrested in connection and investigation had begun concerning some of the other items seized during the operation.
Public encouraged to come forward with information
Acting Police Commissioner Jacqueline E. Vanterpool said providing reassurance to the public, especially the communities directly affected by the recent public disorder incidents, was one of the operation’s objectives.
“The police are committed to investigating and apprehending criminal offenders who continue the flout the law and create mayhem in society,” she said.
Acting Commissioner Vanterpool also encouraged members of the public to come forward if they have information about these or other incidents.
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EMBELLISHING THINGS - BOTH NEGATIVE & POSITIVE / HOPEFULLY YOU FLEX OFF YOUR SKILLS IN THE "LATTER "
The noise from Gun Shots and Bullets have become a normal entertainment in the Purcell and Free Bottom community.
This Gun Thing being going on for decades now. I am a resident of this community. I have made several complaint
to past Representatives, to Police Officers and Government Officials but it has continued.
The last set of Gun Shots and Bullets I heard was very close to where I live. It sound like one of those High Powered Middle East weapons like what Hamas have. I was expecting to find bullets in my yard.
This happen on August 21, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. - in Free Bottom area - in broad day light.
I hope the recent arrest that was carried out by the Police will help solve some of this problem.
What call has multiple AK-47 have doing in this small territory, that is a major slip up by whoever is responsible. Its like the trump shooter getting in, cheering that he got shot, and acting like no one is responsible for that mistake of him getting in position in the first place with a big ax rifle.
but in that case the secret service leader had to resign 10 days later.