Crime & Safety
VIPD: Martinez Announces New Director of Internal Affairs
Vivianne Newton, previously the Deputy Chief for St. John has been named the new VIPD Director for Internal Affairs.
ST. THOMAS, USVI — Vivianne P. Newton has been appointed as the new Director of Internal Affairs and Applicant Screening Bureau for the Virgin Islands Police Department. In this role, effective July 21, 2021, she will be responsible for running the department's day-to-day operations throughout the territory. Newton previously served as Deputy Chief for the island of St. John.
The announcement came from Police Commissioner Nominee Ray A. Martinez.
According to the VIPD, Newtown will be replaced by Lieutenant Clayton Brown. Brown is a resident of St. John and has been a member of the Virgin Islands Police Department since 1994
Find out what's happening in US Virgin Islandsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Start your day with the latest headlines delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up here. And follow Patch USVI on Facebook to get the latest, breaking news.