Police Crack Down on Property Crimes Across the Territory

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has arrested four individuals in connection with recent aggravated burglary and burglary incidents across the territory.

A 16-year-old was charged with aggravated burglary on November 13. The minor was granted bail in the sum of $8,000 and is scheduled to appear at the Magistrate’s Court on November 18.

In a separate incident on November 17, police arrested Allivan Hatchet, 20, of Belle Vue. Hatchet faces multiple charges, including aggravated burglary, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, unlawful possession of a controlled drug, and possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply.

In burglary cases, a 17-year-old from Jost Van Dyke was arrested on November 7 and charged with four counts of burglary and criminal damage. The teenager was remanded to His Majesty’s Prison and is set to return to court on December 24.

Separately, on November 13, police apprehended 21-year-old Keithroy Smith of The Valley, Virgin Gorda. Smith was charged with burglary and is awaiting his court appearance.

Police also arrested and charged Michelle Corum, 37, of Belle Vue with theft on November 21.

The RVIPF continues to emphasize its zero-tolerance stance on property crimes and urges members of the public with any relevant information to come forward.