Crime/Police
Local Musician Arrested For Possession Of Illegal Guns
Local musician 29-year-old Travis Osbourne also known as ‘Bumpy’ was on Friday arrested for possession of two illegal guns.
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force in a statement said the Carrot Bay, Tortola resident was detained by Armed Response and Special Investigation Teams after a revolver and shotgun were found during a search of his residence on June 16.
Osbourne has been charged with two counts of possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Investigations into the matter are ongoing as the police continue to focus on reducing the number of illegal firearms on the streets and also capturing persons with these weapons.
“The Force is also appealing to the public to get involved in saving lives and keeping the community safe by providing information on suspected persons or the locations where these firearms are being hidden or imported,” the statement concluded.