Crime/Police
Andrew Fahie Co-Defendant Kadeem Maynard Set To Plead Guilty To Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering
In a surprise move, Former British Virgin Islands Premier Andrew Fahie’s co-defendant Kadeem Maynard in the Drug Enforce Administration (DEA) drug trafficking, money laundering and racketeering case is set to plead guilty in a Federal Court in the United States
Reports are that the son of former Ports Authority Director Oleanvine Maynard, who is also a co-defendant in the DEA case, change of plea hearing is set for June 12.
The motion was filed in a Miami Federal Court on May 22, and prosecutors have until June 10 to submit their sentencing recommendations.
Kadeem Maynard, also known as Blacka, had originally pleaded not guilty during his first court appearance in 2022. He has been in custody for just over a year.
Fahie, and the two Maynards are charged with conspiring to import more than five kilos of cocaine into the United States and conspiring to launder $700,000.
The female Maynard and Fahie were arrested at the Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport in Florida on April 28, 2022.
Thirty-two-year-old Kadeem was detained in St Thomas, United States Virgin Islands and later deported to the United States mainland.
While the former First Electoral District Representative and chairman of the Virgin Islands Party, was granted one million dollars bail – $500,000 cash and $500,00 surety – and lives in his daughters’ two-bedroom apartment in Florida with an ankle monitor, the Maynards have remained in police custody since their arrest which made global headlines.
The trio had planned to use the territory as a transit point for trafficking drugs and potentially guns to the United States mainland.
They were arrested in April last year after undercover agents gathered months of evidence, including recordings.
Reports are that Kadeem Maynard change of plea is part of a deal struck with federal prosecutors.
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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