Crime/Police
Police Investigate Two Reports of Gunfire in the Virgin Islands
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is investigating two separate reports of gunfire that occurred last week in Tortola and Virgin Gorda.
In the early hours of Aug. 15, officers responded to an anonymous call reporting shots fired in the Long Look area, police said. At the scene, officers found evidence of recent firearm discharges and impact marks on the exterior of a residence. Forensic officers processed the location, and an investigation is underway.
On Aug. 17, police received another report of shots fired in Virgin Gorda. Officers responded, and inquiries into that matter are ongoing.
“The RVIPF is taking these incidents very seriously. We will continue to pursue every lead to ensure those responsible are held accountable,” Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool said in a statement. “We also urge anyone with information to come forward, as your cooperation is vital to keeping our communities safe.”
Police are asking anyone with information to contact the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368-9512 or to share information anonymously through the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-8477 (TIPS) or 284-800-8477 from overseas.
The fugitive known as John Dawn Emmanuel, also identified as Brent Dain Danglade and the alias “Small Brent,” who was first named by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in connection with the May 2025 murder of Nyron Erickson in Tortola, is now also being sought by authorities in Sint Maarten in relation to a separate double homicide investigation.
JTV News will continue following developments in this major regional manhunt.
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has confirmed that Tarik Aaron was arrested shortly before midnight on Friday, April 17, on extradition orders issued by authorities in the United States Virgin Islands, and has since appeared before the Magistrate’s Court.
According to police, the arrest was carried out in connection with a request from USVI authorities, though further details have not been disclosed.
Aaron appeared before the Magistrate’s Court today and was denied bail.
Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.
Six new police vehicles have been added to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) fleet as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen law enforcement capacity in the Territory.
The force stated that the vehicles will support policing operations by improving mobility, response times and visibility across communities in the Virgin Islands.
“These additions form part of our continued efforts to enhance operational capacity and visibility across our communities,” the RVIPF said in a statement.
The vehicles are expected to be deployed on roads throughout the Territory as they begin active patrols in support of law enforcement duties.
The RVIPF also indicated that additional vehicles are expected to arrive in the coming months, further expanding the resources available to officers.
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