Crime/Police
Greenland man charged with Road Town murder
By MERRICK ANDREWS
Online News Editor
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said Tuesday that a 37-year-old man from Greenland, Tortola has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of an unidentified man in Road Town early Sunday morning.
The accused shooter has been identified as Hasani Frett, who is also charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, the RVIPF release also revealed.
The police is appealing to the public for help to identify the victim.
JTV News understands that the shooting occurred around 4 a.m. near UPs Cineplex.
In a separate incident on Sunday, police confirmed that a female, who has not been officially identified, showed up at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital with a gunshot wound to one of her legs.
There is no evidence, so far, to link both shooting incidents, police said.
Sunday’s fatal shooting is the territory’s second homicide within seven days.
On Monday, Jan. 6, after 6 p.m., 42-year-old Long Look resident, Yan Edwards, was gunned down at a bar in Parham Town, East End on Tortola. Edwards was a former murder accused and was out on bail at the time of his killing.
No one else was injured in this shooting.
In light of the recent murders and reports of gunfire, officers have been conducting stop searches throughout the East End and Road Town Districts, the release said.
Close to 30 persons have been searched and quantities of cocaine and marijuana confiscated, police said, adding that traffic violations were recorded.
Meanwhile, the RVIPF said it is seeking any information that could help with identifying the assailant or assailants in the recent murders.
Persons can contact Crimestoppers tipline number anonymously at 800-8477 or +1 284 800-8477. Alternatively, persons can contact 368-9345.
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has confirmed that Tarik Aaron was arrested shortly before midnight on Friday, April 17, on extradition orders issued by authorities in the United States Virgin Islands, and has since appeared before the Magistrate’s Court.
According to police, the arrest was carried out in connection with a request from USVI authorities, though further details have not been disclosed.
Aaron appeared before the Magistrate’s Court today and was denied bail.
Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.
Crime/Police
Two Men Arrested in Free Bottom After Police Recover Modified Firearm, Drugs and Ammunition
Dalfree Rodriguez De La Rosa, 22, of Hannah’s Estate, Tortola, and John Harvey, 33, of Purcell Estate, Tortola, were arrested on April 16, after officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) recovered a modified firearm, cannabis and ammunition during a stop-and-check operation in Free Bottom, police said.
According to the RVIPF, officers on patrol conducted the stop and discovered a Glock pistol, a quantity of cannabis and 13 rounds of .45 caliber ammunition. The firearm was later identified as a prohibited weapon that had been modified for fully automatic fire.
De La Rosa has been charged with possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply, possession of explosives and possession of a prohibited firearm. Harvey has been charged with possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply.
Acting Commissioner Kenrick Davis, speaking on behalf of the Senior Command Team, commended the officers involved in the operation.
“Their continued professionalism, teamwork, and commitment to duty have significantly contributed to the safety and security of our community,” Davis said.
The RVIPF said the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to address illegal firearms and drug-related activity across the Territory.
Six new police vehicles have been added to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) fleet as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen law enforcement capacity in the Territory.
The force stated that the vehicles will support policing operations by improving mobility, response times and visibility across communities in the Virgin Islands.
“These additions form part of our continued efforts to enhance operational capacity and visibility across our communities,” the RVIPF said in a statement.
The vehicles are expected to be deployed on roads throughout the Territory as they begin active patrols in support of law enforcement duties.
The RVIPF also indicated that additional vehicles are expected to arrive in the coming months, further expanding the resources available to officers.
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