Several young offenders arrested over the summer

According to police reports, approximately 12 young men aged 21 and under were arrested during the summer months of June and July.

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has revealed that most of these young offenders are still teenagers. The charges they face range from serious offences, such as firearm possession and wounding, to lesser offences like traffic violations. In June, a 14-year-old boy was arrested and charged with two counts of wounding. Another 17-year-old from Jost Van Dyke faced multiple charges, including taking a conveyance, driving without due care and attention, driving without a driver’s license, driving without insurance, and driving an unlicensed vehicle.

Additionally, a 19-year-old resident of Free Bottom and a 21-year-old from Windy Hill were arrested and charged with burglary. Another 19-year-old was charged with both burglary and theft, and a 21-year-old from Brandywine Bay was also arrested and charged with burglary and theft. In terms of drug and firearm-related offences, a 19-year-old from Long Look was charged with unlawful possession of explosives and keeping a firearm without a license. A 21-year-old with no fixed address faced charges for carrying a firearm without a license, unlawful possession of explosives, possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence, and attempted robbery.