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
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to the capture and arrest of two escaped fugitives, Jose Almestica and John Burgos, both residents of the United States Virgin Islands. The two men escaped from His Majesty’s Prison at Balsam Ghut, Tortola, on October 25, 2025, and have … Continued
Police were called earlier this week to a supermarket in Pasea Estate following a disturbance involving two customers during which a weapon was allegedly brandished. The incident, which was captured on video and circulated publicly, showed a busy shopping environment as staff and security personnel worked to contain the situation. In a statement, the Royal … Continued
A male Police Constable attached to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has been interdicted from duty following a firearm-related incident currently under investigation. According to a press release issued by the RVIPF officers are investigating a domestic-related incident reported on Tuesday, May 27, 2026. Police said that as part of the ongoing investigation, the … Continued
The BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association is lobbying the National Security Council to allow business owners in the Territory to be armed, citing ongoing concerns over violent crime and repeated armed robberies targeting businesses. The issue has gained renewed attention following last week’s armed robbery at House of Luxury, which marked the third … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has charged a man following a firearm incident that occurred on Virgin Gorda shortly after midnight on Sunday, May 17. Police identified the accused as 51-year-old Khemoe Foy of Georges North Side. Foy has been formally charged with Possession of a Firearm with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence … Continued
Police are investigating an armed robbery that targeted the House of Luxury jewelry store in the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 20th. In a statement to the press Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confimed that masked men armed with guns entered the establishment, stole jewelry and escaped … Continued
The Department of Waste Management in collaboration with the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Services and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force are investigating potential arson at the Anegada Dumpsite. The fire occurred on Monday May 11 at around 5:00 p.m. To date the majority of the flames have been extinguished however lingering smoke remains in … Continued
The man wanted by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force in connection with the 2025 murder of Nyron Erickson has now surfaced in a major murder investigation in Sint Maarten. Authorities in Sint Maarten have identified the suspected shooter in a March 2, 2026 double homicide as John Dawn Emmanuel, also known as Brent Dain Danglade or Small Brent. … Continued
