Two men were hospitalized with gunshot wounds following a shooting in the Carrot Bay area on Thursday, August 6. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force initially reported that officers were responding to reports of shots fired in the area, noting at the time that the circumstances surrounding the incident were unclear. Police subsequently confirmed that … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed the identity of the man who was fatally shot in Brewers Bay as local businessman Kai de Castro, the proprietor and owner of Main Street Restaurant. Police said officers responded to reports of gunfire in the Brewers Bay area and, upon arrival, discovered de Castro with … Continued
Tiejie Henley, the 30-year-old Luck Hill resident charged in connection with the alleged recovery of an illegal firearm in Fat Hogs Bay earlier this week, has been granted bail in the sum of $85,000 with one signed surety. In handing down her ruling on Friday, Magistrate Christilyn Benjamin imposed several conditions on Henley’s release. He … Continued
The senseless violence in the territory is impacting the culture so much so that an individual who has become a staple during the August Monday parade will not be participating because he has been left traumatized by a recent murder. It has been three weeks since the senseless murder of K’Moi Walters in the Huntums … Continued
Tiejie Henley, the 30 year old Luck Hill man charged in connection with an illegal firearm recovered in Fat Hogs Bay earlier this week, appeared before Magistrate Christilyn Benjamin on Thursday, July 23rd, at which point he pleaded not guilty to both charges brought against him. Henley, who was represented by attorney Myron Walwyn, confirmed … Continued
A 30-year-old Luck Hill man has been charged after Royal Virgin Islands Police Force officers recovered an illegal firearm and ammunition during a routine patrol in the Fat Hogs Bay area. According to a police press release, shortly after midnight on Tuesday, 21st July 2026, officers on patrol observed a male engaging in illegal activities … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has confirmed that, as part of ongoing enquiries into recent criminal activity, two individuals were arrested on Friday and remain in police custody for questioning. Videos circulating on Friday morning showed a heavy police presence in the Belle Vue area, with reports suggesting the operation was connected to Monday’s … Continued
The British Virgin Islands has recorded its first homicide of 2026 following a fatal shooting in the Huntums Ghut area during the early hours of Monday, July 6. The deceased has been identified as K’Moi Walters. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed it is investigating the incident as a homicide after Walters was … Continued
VI Free Press is reporting that a 19-year-old Virginislander is back in federal custody after being intercepted by federal agents in Havensight just weeks after being formally deported from the United States. It said that Federal officials announced that Bruce Wheatley, a resident of Road Town, Tortola, now faces severe federal counts of possession and … Continued
Two men have been arrested and charged after police recovered an illegal firearm and ammunition during an early morning operation in the East End district. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said officers seized a Glock pistol and six rounds of 9mm ammunition during the operation on June 11. As a result, Antonio Diaz … Continued
