Virgin Islands Bureau of Corrections (BOC) – Virgin Islands Free Press

SOB officers seize firearm, ammunition during traffic stop, VIPD says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Virgin Islands police announced today that Special Operations Bureau officers seized a firearm and ammunition during a routine traffic stop on St. Thomas. Cai Jonte Andrew, 19.…

John McCarthy July 25, 2025

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Shooting in Carlton brings attempted murder charge to Ajani Poree

FREDERIKSTED – A 27-year-old St. Croix man is facing attempted murder and related charges after allegedly opening fire in the Carlton area in March, authorities said. Ajani Poree was arrested…

John McCarthy June 29, 2025

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Woman accused of slashing cousin’s head with a ‘brass knuckle knife’

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix woman faces an assault charge after police said she slashed her cousin's head with a "brass knuckle knife," authorities said. Donna Emmanuel, 35, was arrested…

John McCarthy April 22, 2025

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‘Cowboy’ customer shoots ‘drug dealer’ in the ‘buttocks’ and walks away with the swag without paying, cops say

FREDERIKSTED — Police are investigating after a marijuana deal broke bad when the customer refused to pay for his "goods" at the point of sale and then simply walked away…

John McCarthy April 2, 2025

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Former fugitive Darren Bess released to family member as he awaits murder trial in St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED — Darren Bess was flown back to St. Croix on Monday and charged with the 2021 murder of Kevin Jerome. Bess, 29, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder,…

John McCarthy March 20, 2024

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Traffic Stop Yields Drugs, Gun and Ammunition on St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — Police seized a gun, ammunition and drugs and arrested one driver on St. Croix Thursday night after a stakeout near Green Cay on the East End, authorities said.…

John McCarthy August 20, 2023

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Loco Driver Who Nearly Crashed Into Cop Car Gets Caught With Gun and Ammo In Vehicle

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man faces illegal gun and ammunition charges after the car he was driving nearly collided with a police squad car in Estate Paradise on Saturday.…

John McCarthy August 13, 2023

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CAUGHT ON CAMERA! Suspect In Gas Station Shooting Quickly Arrested By Police

FREDERIKSTED — A suspect caught on surveillance video in the gas station shooting that sent one man to the hospital late this morning has surrendered to authorities. Mitchell Webber Jr.,…

John McCarthy August 2, 2023

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St. Croix Man Arrested For Holding Woman Against Her Will In Cistern

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man has been arrested for allegedly holding a woman against her will in a cistern. MarcAnthony Hosien, 22, was arrested and charged with false imprisonment-domestic…

John McCarthy July 19, 2023

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St. Croix Man Who Tried To Sexually Assault Sleeping Female Faces Burglary Charge

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man who snuck into a woman's apartment and attempted to sexually assault her while she was asleep faces burglary and assault charges. Osei Edwards, 23,…

John McCarthy July 18, 2023