UPDATE: RVIPF officer accused of colluding with murder suspect
Allegations are that on November 26, 2020, the defendant in this case, Mr Samuel, visited Mr Cordel O’Neal while he was in custody at the Road Town Police station and they had a conversation, which was captured by the CCTV footage.
Evidence not confiscated
Mr O’Neal’s residence had been searched in his presence on the previous day but the cellular phone which was inside a bag was not confiscated.
It is alleged that the defendant who was off duty at the time was overheard on the CCTV cameras as he and Cordel conversed.
Cordel reportedly shared a telephone number with the officer and he later left the station and while outside, made a telephone call to Zubida O’Neal, the sister of the man in custody.
Call data records showed that a series of calls were then made to Zubida’s brothers.
Cellphone removed
One of the brothers went to Cordel’s home in Freshwater Pond, West End, Tortola, while the police officers were on their way to search for the cellular phone.
CCTV from Cordel’s home showed his brother retrieving some items from the house. The phone was never found when the officers conducted the search.
At first, the defendant denied knowing the O’Neals in this case or making a call to Zubida, but when he was presented with the evidence, of the CCTV and the phone records, he had a change of heart, stating that he called the young lady to inform her that her brother, Cordel, was in police custody.
Ammo found in home raid
Almost a year later, on November 4, 2021, the RVIPF raided the defendant’s apartment in Virgin Gorda.
The search was done in the presence of his wife and child while he was being held in police custody on Tortola.
The search yielded 11 rounds of .45 caliber ammunition hidden inside a Timberland boot in the bedroom closet.
The defendant’s wife denied knowledge of the ammunition, and when called, the defendant also confirmed that his wife was clueless about the ammunition.
The policeman was interviewed on both offences and later charged.
See previous article published November 9, 2021
Police officer allegedly found with ammo slapped with $70K bail
Magistrate Khadeen Palmer has agreed to grant Mr Lenroy Samuel, a police sergeant facing charges of Breach of Trust, and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, bail in the amount of $70,000 with a $10,000 cash component.
During his arraignment hearing held today, November 8, 2021, the Crown argued fiercely for his bail to be denied, stating that the charges against him were serious and he could spent many years behind bars if convicted.
On the other hand, defence attorney Mr Stephen R. Daniels countered that Samuel was a suitable candidate for bail with conditions attached.
Bail conditions
He was then offered bail with several conditions, including that he surrenders all travel documents to the police, report to the Virgin Gorda Police Station three times a week, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, between 6:00 am and 12:00 pm, refrain from interfering with the investigation and have no contact with Mr Cordel O’Neal and his family whether directly or indirectly.
Mr Samuel is from Dominica, is 41 years old with four children, including an 11-month-old baby, with his wife.
He resides on Virgin Gorda and has been a member of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force for the last 15 years, and has no prior convictions.
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49 Responses to “UPDATE: RVIPF officer accused of colluding with murder suspect”
Money could buy people, even officers. Thats why people don't come tell them nothing because they will tip off the killer and they will come for you.
Set of spoil rich children whit their mother, money and last name protecting them. Don't forget political influence.
NOW YOU FINALLY SEE WHY MIRDER CASES DONT GET SOLVED HERE IN THE BVI, BECAUSE THE POLICE ARE IN ON IT.
few days ago another sergeant of police involved in criminal conduct dope pushing & not one of our political leaders have nothing to say when at house of assembly not such gross misconduct
no wonder criminals running free in our country because some of those that swore to uphold law and order are a set of criminals themselves
border security is a mess and because the past 15 years the heads of police came from london non of we protesting
it is somewhat shameful why as a developing people we are allowing a double standard: we are very quick to rap our hand around the throat of our fellow citizens(the house nigger mentality runs deep in our city)
This police should have gone jail!!!!!!
Was wondering why the search was conducted. Thanks for that info, it a boils don to ET murder. Dirty cops all over and it was said that West Bank was the reason for the death. Well it’s all sums it up now innocent until proven guilty. I hope they find some sort of evidence eventually
Not to mention the amount of firepower they bring to civil disturbances is totally uncalled for. I have a question for them how many assault rifles does it take to apprehend a annoying drunkard?
I can’t imagine what those cops would do back in the day if they got a call about yellow flashing her tits in town to get some breeze. Probably come in with ten machine guns and a rpg.
Too. Waiting for COP Collins to weed and clean out the bad eggs from the top go down.
Who doing customs?
N***** is the reason for a lot of these murders extradite him out our waters and take his W*I team with him. Co****l is a clown