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UPDATE: Runaway driver was allegedly caught hiding in bushes
Police were able to recover a loaded firearm, cash, and marijuana after a search of the vehicle, a Ford Taurus, which was left with a lone occupant after the driver made off.
This news site can confirm that the two occupants of the vehicle are a 23-year-old Guyanese and a 33-year-old Vincentian.
Driver 'suspiciously' switched lanes
According to senior sources within the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), police stopped the vehicle when they noticed the driver had suspiciously switched lanes in an attempt to avoid a police stop and search in the heart of Road Town, just after 11:00am on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.
The driver, a Guyana national, got out of the car and ran. He was reportedly chased by police and later found hiding in the bushes at John’s Hole.
The Vincentian left in the vehicle was questioned and searched.
Police allegedly found over $8,000 cash and over 13 grams of cannabis in his pocket.
A loaded pistol was reportedly found under a mat on the passenger side of the motor car.
The homes of the two men were also reportedly searched but nothing illegal was found.
The two remain in police custody.
It is unclear if any charges have been laid as yet.
See previous article published April 28, 2020
2 arrested for load firearm & 'weed' following traffic stop in RT
- incident took place near roundabout in Road Town
A traffic stop over seatbelt in Road Town by ranks of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) resulted in the recovery of a loaded firearm this morning, April 28, 2020.
According to reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online, two males are now in custody.
Our newsroom was told by sources close to the situation that a small quantity of marijuana was also discovered during the vehicle search.
Vehicle was stopped for seatbelt violation!
Reports are that police stopped a vehicle after it was noted seatbelts were not being worn by its occupants.
Once the vehicle was stopped; however, the driver allegedly took off running, leaving the passenger in the vehicle.
Upon inspection, police allegedly found an automatic rifle under the passenger seat.
The arrests were confirmed by Police Information Officer, Akia L. Thomas.
"I can confirm the arrest of two males in road town after 11:00am this morning after being intercepted by police. Investigations are ongoing into this matter," Ms Thomas said.
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71 Responses to “UPDATE: Runaway driver was allegedly caught hiding in bushes”
A 23 year old Guianese and a 33 year old Vincentian yeah, but you knew that,
You need to stop lying. One the young man born and raised in Guyana.
Are you a liar or jyst mistaken.
Thought it was a different job? Yeah that one.
Will you and him be funding his defense or will it be the taxpayers
Where did you go wrong Daddy or was it your poor choice for baby mama.
Why are you not screening the comments? Comments of hate and discrimination should not be allowed. This Hmm individual and certain others continue to post such hateful comments and that's okay with you? Isn't Tortola an island?
A Guianese. A Vincentian just now.
No discrimination.,we seeing.
To be forewarned is to be forearmed.
If it looks like a duck and walks like duck it is a duck.
You can take them outta there but you cannot take outta there out of them. Facts!!! VI ,a giving refuge,does not deserve the dregs.
What does it matter they from here or foreign?
Ask Trump
Observe that the majority of people on this island are not from here, and think where they came from is better.
Logically the majority of these comments are not even from real BVI-landers.
These man so dumb. They dont have the sense to take a ticket and be polite.
Took off running well well aint that suspicious. Bet he didnt even know what they were getting stopped for and 'jumped the gun' LOL
We need to wise up. Seriously. There is no more time for following the agendas of other people...even if they look like us. It’s time to pull together because there is a real fight coming. He who has eyes to see and ears to hear, let him do both.
You all are sad. Want to be online masquerading as if you from here.
Now it is clear who really gives the BVI a bad name. Online and dare I say offline too.
Tourist come here and will be lucky to converse with a real local.
Firearms.[A lethal barreled weapon] from which dangerous bullets can be discharged.
(Firearms, Amendment Act,1993) of the laws of the virgin islands, as amended [section 11 of chapter 126 is hereby amended]
repealed and substituted.
[" (2) A person who contravenes the provisions of subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and liable-
(a) upon summary conviction (in magistrates' court) to a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years;
or
(b) upon conviction on indictment (queen vs accused-in the high court) to a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years.
Legal team taking this case to the high court.
Members of the jury,you have heard the evidence under oath,presented by the crown's witnesses.
Mr.foreman of the jury,how do you say,guilty or not guilty?
I would like to take this opportunity,to thank the royal police officers of her majesty's rvipf for maintaining law and order in this free and democratic society.
You,officers risk your lives to save the lives of innocent citizens,who being terrorized by these lawless gangstars in our society.
So for your service,and dedication,I recommend a raise of salary.
One love.
sentence, 9 yrs 11 months in hmp