Crime/Police
One Female Injured In Prison Van Gun Attack, RVIPF Confirmed
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have confirmed that a female prison officer was injured this morning when a prison van came under gunfire in East End, Tortola.
An October 9 RVIPF statement said shots were fired at His Majesty’s Prison van “as they were en route to court earlier this morning. One female has been reported injured and was transported to Dr. Orlando Hospital for treatment. Her condition is unknown at this time.”
The van was transporting prisoners to court through East End at around 9:30 a.m. when it was struck by gunfire near the Police Station.
As a precautionary measure, the hospital is temporarily closed for security reasons.
The shooting incident is being investigated by detectives of the RVIPF.
On October 7, Police Detective Paul France was discovered deceased in a submerged vehicle near the waterfront of the Queen Elizabeth II Park on Tortola.
A concerned passerby noticed tracks leading towards the sea and, upon closer inspection, found the policeman’s white Grand Vitara submerged in the water.
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) was immediately notified, and the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service also responded to the scene. Tragically, the officer was found unresponsive in the vehicle.
France, a British citizen, was a highly respected officer with nearly forty years of service in the United Kingdom and the British Virgin Islands.
His untimely passing has sent shockwaves throughout the territory.
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed the arrest of 22-year-old Shemoi Carey, also known as “Fat Cat,” of Huntum’s Ghut. Carey was wanted in connection with the attempted murder of K’zhari Stoutt on November 8, 2024. He has been charged with Attempted Murder, Carrying an Unlicensed Firearm, and Unlawful Possession of Explosives.
As part of the investigation, two individuals were arrested on suspicion of assisting Carey. Both were interviewed and subsequently released pending further inquiries.
The RVIPF continues to search for a second suspect, 18-year-old K’Shawn Martin of Sand Box Road, and is appealing to the public for assistance. Anyone with information about Martin’s whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers confidentially at 800-8477 (TIPS), via international dialing at (284) 800-8477, or the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368-9339. Police have assured that all tips will remain strictly confidential.
Authorities also caution that aiding or harbouring wanted individuals is a criminal offense. Under Section 352 of the Criminal Code (Revised Edition 2013), individuals convicted of assisting an offender could face imprisonment for three to ten years.
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The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are investigating reports of gunfire in Hannah’s Estate late on the evening of January 8.
Responding swiftly to a report of shots fired, officers of RVIPF found evidence of damage to multiple vehicles and an apartment building in the area.
The investigation revealed what appeared to be bullet-related damage, but no physical evidence—such as projectiles or spent casings—was recovered from the scene, according to a police statement. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Residents of the affected apartment have received assistance from authorities, while investigators continue to comb through leads.
Community members are encouraged to share tips anonymously via Crime Stoppers at 800-8477 (TIPS), through international dialing at (284) 800-8477, or by contacting the RVIPF Intelligence Unit directly at 368-9339. Officials assured potential informants that all information would remain confidential.
Two masked men, armed and dangerous, were caught on surveillance footage storming a business establishment in Cane Garden Bay late last night, January 13.
The footage shows the duo brandishing what appear to be firearms as they made their way into the premises, sparking panic in the usually tranquil community.
In a separate incident reported in the same area, a prominent local businessman was attacked and beaten by bandits who demanded cash. Details about the extent of the injuries or the amount stolen remain unclear.
The back-to-back incidents have put business owners, employees, and residents on edge, with many calling for swift and decisive action from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force.
Community members are urging authorities to deploy targeted strategies to address the recent surge in criminal activity, emphasising the need for an immediate crackdown on perpetrators to restore a sense of safety and normalcy in the area.
Police have yet to release a formal statement.
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