Tag: Raphune Hill

Routine Traffic Stop For Tinted Windows Leads To Arrest Of 2 Teens On Drug, Gun Charges

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A routine traffic stop for heavily tinted windows led to the arrest of two St. Thomas men on drug and gun charges this weekend, authorities said. Jamari Gumbs, 18, and Emerson Nicholas, 19, were arrested Friday and charged with constructive possession of ammunition, possession of narcotics with intent to distribute and operating […]

Bryan Attends Ceremony Renaming Raphune Hill In Honor of Dorothy ‘Dotsy’ Lockhart Elskoe

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Governor Albert Bryan attended a ceremony on Tuesday to rename Raphune Hill on St. Thomas in honor of culture-bearer, educator and community activist Dorothy “Dotsy” Lockhart Elskoe. The event took place to honor of Elskoe’s “innumerable contributions to the people and community of the St. Thomas-St. John District and the entire territory.” The […]

Virgin Islands Police Recover Guns, Drugs and Ammo From DUI Suspect’s Car

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Virgin Islands police arrested a drunk driving suspect Thursday night and say they found “several unlicensed weapons,” ammo and illegal drugs in his car. Rakhim M. Rabsatt, 31, of Bovoni, was arrested at 10:30 p.m. and charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm, possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, […]

Repairs To Crown Mountain Road Near Shibui Condominiums To Resume Monday

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Road work on Crown Mountain near Shibui Condominiums — which began in October 2020 — will resume on Monday, the Department of Public Works said Friday. Island Roads Corporation will continue construction at the site with the implementation of traffic control devices and construction signs, according to DPW. “Work is expected to […]