Vern Frett Charged After Glock, Ammo Seized
Police arrested Vern Frett during a stop-and-check in Baughers Bay on Saturday, August 15, after officers found a Glock pistol and 11 rounds of ammunition, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said. Frett has been charged and remains in custody pending his appearance before the Magistrate's Court; reports differ on his age, with one source saying 28 and another reporting 20.
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) arrested Vern Frett on Saturday, August 15, after a stop-and-check in Baughers Bay led officers to discover a Glock pistol and 11 rounds of ammunition, the force said. BVI Platinum reported that the stop-and-check formed part of a joint operation involving the RVIPF’s Armed Response Unit and Special Patrol Team, while an earlier RVIPF press release cited by VINO outlined the seizure and arrest.
Frett was taken into custody and charged with Carrying a Firearm without a Licence, Unlawful Possession of Explosives, and Failing to Comply with an Order Given by Police, the RVIPF said. He remains held pending his appearance before the Magistrate’s Court, authorities added. Both the press release and subsequent coverage confirmed the charges and the ongoing status of the case.
There is a discrepancy in reports about Frett’s age: the RVIPF statement carried by VINO described him as 28 years old, while BVI Platinum’s report lists him as 20. Police have not publicly clarified which is correct, and court records were not available at the time of reporting to resolve the difference.
The RVIPF said the arrest was part of routine proactive policing across the Territory as officers continue efforts to remove illegal firearms from BVI communities. BVI Platinum noted the involvement of the Armed Response Unit and Special Patrol Team in the operation, describing it as one of several stop-and-check and targeted patrols intended to deter criminal activity and keep residents and visitors safe.
Police urged the public to cooperate with lawful stops and operations and to come forward with information about illegal firearms or other criminal activity. Tips can be given to the RVIPF Intelligence Unit at 368-9512, or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 800-8477 (TIPS), the force said.
Authorities reiterated that community information is an important tool in locating illegal weapons and preventing violence. No further details about the circumstances leading up to the stop-and-check or the nature of the alleged explosives offence have been released. The RVIPF stated that investigations are ongoing and that additional information will be provided when appropriate, particularly as Frett’s case proceeds through the Magistrate’s Court.
The arrest underscores continuing concerns about illegal weapons in the Territory and highlights the RVIPF’s sustained emphasis on proactive operations. Police said they will continue similar targeted patrols and encouraged anyone with relevant information to assist law enforcement in reducing harm and protecting neighbourhoods.
Primary source: VINO