Rapid efforts are underway to capture wanted criminal Trinidadian Small Brent for the murder of Nyron Errickson and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force said they have reason to believe that Small Brent may attempt to flee the Territory by sea. Police in a news release last Saturday stated that they are continuing efforts to … Continued
Premier The Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley has reiterated plans for a national anti-crime summit following a recent fatal shooting that has reignited public concern over gun violence in the Virgin Islands. He spoke during a live broadcast of Virgin Islands Voice on Wednesday. Wheatley said that the National Security Council met earlier that day to … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has officially named Trinidad and Tobago national John “Small Brent” Emmanuel also known as Brent Dain Danglade as a suspect in the death of Nyron Erickson. Authorities are urging the public to avoid contact with Emmanuel, warning that he is armed and extremely dangerous. Emmanuel, who is known to have … Continued
Two women from the Dominican Republic have been arrested after alleged Illegal Entry via Boat to St. John from the BVI. Federal officials apprehended two women on St. John last Thursday following their suspected unauthorized arrival from Tortola. According to the VI Consortium, one suspect admitted crossing by boat without inspection after flying in from … Continued
A drive-by shooting in broad daylight in West End, Tortola has left one local man dead. The incident occurred at approximately 3:57 PM on Saturday, when witnesses reported hearing multiple shots fired. The shooting is said to have involved a Jeep Wrangler, though details on the circumstances surrounding the incident remain scarce. The victim, whose … Continued
Wanted fugitive Erick Rabsatt 24, has been recaptured in the US Virgin Islands. Rabsatt is wanted in connection with the December 2021 murder of Jaimez Stoutt in territory. Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Kenrick Davis confirmed the recapture of Rabsatt on ZBVI Radio. Stoutt, 31, was shot and killed inside Crystal’s Nightclub in Free Bottom, … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has announced that during the early morning hours of Thursday, April 24, 2025, officers responded to a report of two masked men seen in the vicinity of a popular local bank. Officers immediately responded and as a result, a firearm and several rounds of ammunition were recovered. Two … Continued
While the RVIP has been celebrating their wins reported for the first quarter of 2025, they are still urging the public not to lose sight of emerging concerns as some other crime categories show upward trends. Although the first quarter of 2025 saw reductions in serious offences such as sexual offences by 42%, serious assaults … Continued
Governor Daniel Pruce has announced the start of two major developments in the territory’s law enforcement framework: the formal initiation of a vetting process for all officers in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) and the reopening of the recruitment campaign for a new Commissioner of Police. In a statement late last week, Governor … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is actively investigating a few incidents that occurred over the weekend, including an armed robbery along the Ridge Road, in the Meyers area, and a report of gun shots in the Purcell Estate area. In the early hours of March 15, a male victim was robbed at gunpoint after … Continued
