UPDATE: Paul M. Jack arrested for series of VG buglaries & other crimes
As reported by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) on January 5, 2025, police confirmed that Jack, a national of St Vincent and the Grenadines, was apprehended following a joint police operation led by Virgin Gorda detectives on Saturday, January 4, 2025.
Burglary, robbery & other crimes
Jack, a press release from the RVIPF on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, said, was previously convicted and deported from the Virgin Islands in 2021 for Proceeds of Criminal Conduct but re-entered the Territory illegally and had been hiding out in heavily bushy areas between Crooks Bay and Copper Mine.
He has been linked to several burglaries, robberies, and other criminal activities that caused significant disruption and fear within the Virgin Gorda community over the past year.
6 charges against Jack
Jack has been formally charged with Illegal Entry, Criminal Trespass, Armed with an Offensive Weapon, Assault on Police, Resisting Arrest, and Aggravated Burglary and investigations into his involvement in other burglaries and robberies are ongoing.
Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool commended the dedication and teamwork of the officers involved in the operation that led to Jack’s capture.
“The arrest of Paul Jack is a major breakthrough in ensuring the safety and security of Virgin Gorda residents and visitors. His actions have caused distress in the community, and we are committed to bringing him and others involved in these crimes to justice. The RVIPF remains resolute in our efforts to make the British Virgin Islands a safer place for all,” she stated.
History of break-ins
Meanwhile, Jack, along with another suspect, Devonte Joseph, 29, of no fixed place, was linked to a series of break-ins at villas across Virgin Gorda that targeted both unoccupied and occupied properties, further heightening concerns within the community.
Joseph has also been charged with Robbery, two counts of Burglary, and Aggravated Burglary.
“The RVIPF extends its gratitude to the public for their support and cooperation in ongoing efforts to combat crime in the Virgin Islands. Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant, secure their homes and properties, and report any suspicious activity to the police,” the press release stated.
See previous story published Sunday, January 6, 2025
Police capture VG burglar
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) are that sometime last evening, Saturday, January 4, 2025, members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) had a special operation in which they captured a male individual who was said to be terrorising the Virgin Gorda community and committing a string of burglaries.
It is believed that after committing the burglaries he would resort to living in the bushes.
It is our understanding that he has been captured and is under arrest by police pending charges.
VINO will bring you updates as the story develops.
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26 Responses to “UPDATE: Paul M. Jack arrested for series of VG buglaries & other crimes ”
Countries of Caricom. Sooo thanks to the segment few and different populace of Vigin Gorda this dangerous misfit has been "captured" where he has been,living openly without care or concern.
Off he goes to the long time packed beyond occupancyvwhere he will be given a life free of care and responsibility at a cost upwards of 40 US grand yearly. A cost more than the yearly salary of hard working folks including Gov workers who has had no salry increments for many but must live on lies and false promises. The self destruct methodology of madness in knowingly creating a majority numbered population of imported criminals is typical of " "blame the wyt man dogma"
Good job police
But the final is sufficient evidence for a conviction. That's the bottom line.
Not popularity.
Please don't let he go