Crime/Police
Two Teenagers Booked For Magistrate Court For Driving Without Licences
Two Teenagers Booked For Magistrate Court For Driving Without Licences.
A 17-year-old and a 19-year-old were both charged by traffic officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) with driving without a driver’s licence.
A RVIPF statement said the 17-year-old male of Sea Cow’s Bay, Tortola, was arrested and charged on October 9 at around 6:05 p.m. with driving without a driver’s licence. He was granted $5,000 station bail and was ordered to appear in Magistrate’s Court on November 11.
A few days later, on October 13, Ra-Shaun Penn of East End, also on Tortola, was apprehended around 3:36 p.m. for driving without a driver’s licence, driving an unlicensed vehicle, driving an uninsured vehicle, driving without a front identification plate, driving without a rear identification pate and driving without a crash helmet.
Penn is currently on $3,000 station bail and is booked to appear in Magistrate’s Court on November 23.
A stabbing incident that occurred on May 12 at His Majesty’s Prison, resulted in inmate Shakeel Ryan being transported to Dr. Orlando Smith Hospital for medical treatment.
Meanwhile, another individual has been apprehended and is currently being questioned at the Road Town Police Station.
Ryan, who is incarcerated for conspiracy to murder, remained hospitalised at the time of publication.
Circumstances surrounding the incident are still unclear, and further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
The East End Police Station, previously closed due to ongoing sewerage works, is set to reopen its doors today, Friday, May 3.
The closure had been necessitated by sewerage works conducted by the Government of the Virgin Islands in the station’s parking lot.
Despite the station’s closure, law enforcement services in the East End district remained uninterrupted, with officers maintaining 24/7 patrols to ensure community safety. Residents were encouraged to contact officers directly at 368-9704 for immediate assistance or to report emergencies.
“We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding during this time,” stated a spokesperson for the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force.
With the reopening of the East End Police Station, residents can once again rely on the presence of local law enforcement for their safety and security needs.
Following a tip-off received on Thursday, April 25th, the Department of Immigration has activated a coordinated effort to locate suspected illegal migrants, with Peter Island emerging as a focal point in the ongoing investigation.
Prompted by this information, the Department of Immigration engaged HM Customs and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) to form a Joint Task Force. Their collaborative efforts have been directed towards Peter Island, where two Indian nationals have already been apprehended. However, it is suspected that additional migrants, possibly of various nationalities, remain at large on the island.
Members of the Joint Task Force are committed to thoroughly conducting searches, not only on Peter Island but also across other potential locations, as authorities intensify efforts to locate the remaining migrants.
Anyone with relevant information should contact the Department of Immigration at 468-4705, 468-4717, 468-4754, or the RVIPF at 311.
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