RVIPF investigating early morning murder in Purcell Estate.

Sources are confirming that spent shells were allegedly found in the possession of a Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Officer on Monday December 15, 2025. The spent shells were said to be found while the Officer was leaving island, and going through the airport security check point.We are told the Officer was not arrested at the time, and as of this morning, has not been arrested. Anyone found in possession of guns or explosives, spent shells while leaving or arriving in the Territory is normal...

UpdateUpdated reports to our newsroom is confirming that the victim is alive and has been transported by ambulance to the Dr. D Orlando Hospital.We will continue to bring updated details as information comes in.Early ReportSources are confirming a shooting in the Fahie Hill area. Persons have confirmed that it is a murder, reporting a bullet riddled Kia Soul and a body inside. We understand the Police and Paramedics are not on site as yet. This is a breaking news story. We will update ...

Reports are coming in of a shooting in the Purcell area just a short while ago. Persons are reporting some 10-12 shots rang out and that one person was possibly injured.There has been no confirmations from the Police, however, we understand the Dr. D Orlando Smith Hospital is presently under lockdown. There is a Territory wide manhunt underway for two (2) escapee prisoners who made prison break some time yesterday 25 October between the hours of 6 and 9pmThis is a breaking news story. ...

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirms that two prisoners, Jose Almestica and John Burgos, have escaped from His Majesty’s Prison after being discovered missing after 9:00 p.m. tonight. An active search is now underway across the Territory.John Burgos is on remand for conspiracy to murder Kadeem Jimenez in 2022. Jose Amestica was found guilty in July of possessing cocaine and marijuana for distribution, unlawful possession of prohibited firearms, and explosive material...

Information reaching our newsroom early this morning is that two (2) men were caught with firearms last night, 9 October, during a Police patrol. We understand the men, whom initial information is saying are a part of the Money Gang Boys, are now in custody   Police is said to have responded to reports of a scooter rider seen with a firearm outside of a residence in the Diamond Estate area.While out on patrol responding to the report, we understand a red Kia Soul was stopped and search...

Information reaching our newsroom early this morning is that gunmen struck once again at a popular Baugher’s Bar overnight, 7th October. We understand that three (3) heavily armed men wearing masks, and brandishing large weapons, swarmed the business. We are unsure what was taken, or if anyone sustained any form of injuries. Businesses are becoming uneasy, and concerns of safety and self protection are now taking forefront debate. Ag. Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool ...

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