Two Men Charged Over Firearm, Explosives
Two men — Jeremy Nibbs, 37, of Pockwood Pond, and Kyle Baronville, 36, of Belle Vue — have been charged with keeping a firearm without a licence and unlawful possession of explosives following intensified patrols and stop-and-search operations across the territory. Nibbs was granted $25,000 bail and is due to appear in Magistrate’s Court on November 4, 2025; Baronville remains in custody pending his court appearance, police said in a press release on November 2 (VINO).
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged two men after the recovery of a firearm and explosives during recent intensified patrols and stop-and-search operations across the Territory. Authorities identified the suspects as 37-year-old Jeremy Nibbs of Pockwood Pond and 36-year-old Kyle Baronville of Belle Vue.
Both men are charged with keeping a firearm without a licence and unlawful possession of explosives, the RVIPF said in a press release on November 2, 2025 (VINO). The arrests and seizures form part of sustained enforcement activity aimed at removing illegal weapons from circulation, police added.
According to court information provided to local media, Nibbs was granted bail in the amount of $25,000 and is scheduled to appear before the Magistrate’s Court on November 4, 2025 (VINO). Baronville remains in custody pending his court appearance, JTV reported. Further details on the circumstances of the arrests and the exact items recovered have not been released while investigations continue.
Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline E. Vanterpool commended the officers involved, saying the recoveries reflect the RVIPF’s continued commitment to safeguarding the Territory. “Our officers continue to work diligently to ensure the safety of every community. The recovery of firearms and explosives in recent days reflects the vigilance and professionalism of our ranks,” Vanterpool said in the force’s November 2 press release (VINO).
Police have said the arrests are part of stepped-up visible patrols and targeted stop-and-search operations intended to disrupt violent crime and prevent weapons from reaching the streets. The RVIPF has urged residents to remain vigilant and to continue reporting suspicious activity, noting that community cooperation is crucial to keeping illegal weapons off the streets (JTV; VINO).
Members of the public with information about illegal weapons or suspicious activity are asked to contact the RVIPF Intelligence Unit on 368-9339. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 800-8477 (TIPS) or from overseas at 284-800-8477, the force said. Police reminded residents that possession of an unlicensed firearm or explosives carries serious criminal penalties and that timely tips can prevent harm.
The RVIPF praised the officers whose work led to the recent arrests and said the case will proceed through the Magistrate’s Court, where further details on charges and proceedings will be heard on the scheduled dates. This article combines information from the RVIPF press release and reporting by local outlets VINO and JTV.
Primary source: JTV