Crime/Police
Scooter rider receives funding to get prosthetic leg
On Tuesday, February 28, Bryshan Walters received a $5,000 donation from the Safe Haven Transitional Centre with officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Community Partnership Unit.
(JTV News) — A young man who lost his right leg as a result of a scooter collision in East End on April 18, 2021, is well on his way to receiving his prosthetic leg.
On Tuesday, February 28, Bryshan Walters, 18, received a $5,000 donation from the Safe Haven Transitional Centre with officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Community Partnership Unit.
According to a press release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF, the team sought donations from the community to purchase the artificial limb.
Bryshan and his mother, Felecia September, expressed their gratitude for the gift, the release said.
Bryshan and his mother, Felecia September, expressed their gratitude for the gift, the press release said.
Director of the Centre, Nellville Bronstorph, said in the press release that Safe Haven dedicated the month of February to reach out to scooter riders with safety education in order to reduce incidents where riders are either killed or injured.
The theme for the month is, “With love, ride safely and wear a helmet.”
Eight helmets were distributed to scooter riders at the Elmore Stoutt High School as part of the activities, the release stated.
Community Officers, Acting Inspector Jacqueline Tom and Constable Mitchel John were both on hand for the presentation.
According to the release, the police force, while enforcing traffic laws, which is important for road users’ safety, the RVIPF is also empathic to those who are injured.
Also present at the handing over of the cheque were Deputy Commissioner Jacqueline Vanterpool, Assistant Commissioner Pam Trevillion, Acting Chief Inspector Dean Robin, Bronstorph and other officers of the Safe Haven Transitional Centre.
Following the accident, a graphic image circulating on social media showed Walters lying facedown on the ground with his leg badly broken.
Doctors were unable to save his leg.
Walters was 16 at the time.
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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