Crime/Police
Nyron Erickson Slapped with 21 Charges
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has officially charged Nyron Erickson with a total of 21 criminal offences.
On Thursday, September 21, 31-year-old Erickson, a resident of West End, Tortola, was charged with seven counts of Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, eleven counts of Keeping a Firearm Without a License, two counts of Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent to Supply Another, and one count of Possession of the Proceeds of Criminal Conduct.
Erickson remains in police custody as he awaits his appearance at the Magistrate’s Court during the next available sitting.
Erickson was detained by the RVIPF on Tuesday evening as he stepped off the ferry from the United States Virgin Islands after spending six months in federal custody on drug trafficking charges.
Local law enforcement officers on September 20 placed Erickson in custody but did not reveal the reason for his detention.
On February 27, the British Virgin Islands resident was extradited to the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) after unsuccessful appeals in the local Court of Appeal and in the United Kingdom Privy Council.
He surrendered to the RVIPF on August 30, 2020, and for more than two years fought his extradition to the USVI to face charges including conspiracy to launder monetary instruments from outside of the United States and conspiracy to conceal more than $10,000 from outside the United States.
After six months in federal custody prosecutors dismissed the case against Erickson.
The arrest and subsequent charges against Erickson are the result of ongoing investigations into high-level organized criminal activities involving interconnected individuals. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) says they are committed to thoroughly investigating and addressing organized criminal activities within the territory, with the utmost priority being the safety and security of the community.
The RVIPF says as the investigation progresses, further updates will be provided to the public.
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.
Crime/Police
Two Men Arrested in Free Bottom After Police Recover Modified Firearm, Drugs and Ammunition
Dalfree Rodriguez De La Rosa, 22, of Hannah’s Estate, Tortola, and John Harvey, 33, of Purcell Estate, Tortola, were arrested on April 16, after officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) recovered a modified firearm, cannabis and ammunition during a stop-and-check operation in Free Bottom, police said.
According to the RVIPF, officers on patrol conducted the stop and discovered a Glock pistol, a quantity of cannabis and 13 rounds of .45 caliber ammunition. The firearm was later identified as a prohibited weapon that had been modified for fully automatic fire.
De La Rosa has been charged with possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply, possession of explosives and possession of a prohibited firearm. Harvey has been charged with possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply.
Acting Commissioner Kenrick Davis, speaking on behalf of the Senior Command Team, commended the officers involved in the operation.
“Their continued professionalism, teamwork, and commitment to duty have significantly contributed to the safety and security of our community,” Davis said.
The RVIPF said the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to address illegal firearms and drug-related activity across the Territory.
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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