Crime/Police
Three Males Charged with Unlawful Possession of Explosives
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has charged three males in connection with the recent recovery of ammunition.
Cordell Oneal, 38, of Fresh Water Pond, Kanmi Oneal, 34, of Pockwood Pond, and Jelani Christopher, 31, of Cane Garden Bay, have all been jointly charged with unlawful possession of explosives.
The charges stem from an incident on Wednesday, September 20, when the police received information about armed men roaming Road Town, causing concern for the safety of residents. In response, the police conducted searches of several vehicles in the Road Town area, including one occupied by the three men. During the search, a loaded magazine containing 31 rounds of high-velocity ammunition was recovered.
All three suspects have been remanded in police custody pending their appearance at the next available sitting of the Magistrate’s Court.
Commissioner Mark Collins expressed his gratitude for the unwavering support of the community. He commended the public for their ongoing assistance in maintaining the safety and security of the Virgin Islands.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding this incident or any other criminal activity to contact the Intelligence Unit at 368-9339 or Crime Stoppers at 800-8477 (TIPS). Confidentiality will be maintained for all callers.