Tag: Fort Christian

Man Wanted In 2×4 Assault Arrested By CIB: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man wanted for hitting another man with a two-by-four has been in official custody since last night, authorities said. Pedro Zapata, 59, was arrested at 10:06p.m. Friday and charged with third-degree assault, simple assault & battery, and disturbance of the peace, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. The charges stem from […]

Police Investigating After Man’s Body Found Near Fort Christian Friday

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating after a man’s body was found near Fort Christian early Friday afternoon, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call Center dispatched officers to Fortet Strade at 12:11 p.m. after a report of an unresponsive man came in, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Officers found a body “on the ground […]

VIPD: Bovoni Man Charged In Last Month’s Shooting Near Fort Pladsen

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man was arrested for allegedly shooting at a group of teenagers gathered near Fort Christian last month, authorities said. Tasheem Monsanto, 18, of Bovoni was arrested Wednesday near Nadir, advised of his Constitutional Rights and charged with illegal discharge of a firearm, reckless endangerment, using a dangerous weapon during the commission of a crime, […]