SALT RIVER — Police are investigating after a Kingshill-area man was found shot to death at the side of the road near Salt River early this morning. The 911 Emergency Call Center received reports from concerned citizens of an unresponsive Black male on the shoulder of North Shore Road, north of Serenity’s Nest on St. […]
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Bureau of Corrections Confirms 55-Year-Old Man Died At John Bell Prison Friday
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Bureau of Corrections confirmed Monday that an inmate at the John A. Bell Adult Correctional Facility was found unresponsive and pronounced dead on Friday, September 17, 2021. According to a preliminary investigative report, the deceased was a 55-year-old male inmate. There were no obvious signs of foul play. The Bureau’s […]
St. Thomas Man Wanted In Mall Assault Charged With Attempted Murder: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man wanted in connection to an alleged assault at a Havensight-area mall is now in official custody, authorities said today. Jose Neveda Alcala, 27, of Norre Gade, Charlotte Amalie, was arrested at 4:05 p.m. Saturday and charged with first-degree assault, attempted murder, third-degree assault and simple assault-domestic violence, the […]
Police Find Man Shot To Death In Road At Upper Havensight Friday Night: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Officers responded to a report of an unresponsive male in the roadway of Upper Havensight at 10:32 p.m. Friday, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. “Officers found the male, who appeared to have sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency Medical Technicians concluded he did not have any vital signs,” VIPD spokesman Toby Derima […]
Man Who Sought Treatment For Bullet Wounds In Florida Faces Murder Charges
KINGSHILL — A St. Croix man who traveled to the U.S. mainland for medical treatment of bullet wounds has been returned to the territory to face murder charges, authorities said. Guillermo Rivera, 28 of Aureo Diaz Heights – detained and extradited from Orlando, Florida to St. Croix on September 17 – was arrested at 2:51 […]
St. Thomas Man Found Naked, Burned Near Bordeaux To Be Flown Off Island
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man will be air evacuated for treatment after being found naked and burned on the west end of St Thomas last evening, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call Center received a report of a naked man — who appeared to be severely injured — walking around in Bordeaux at 6:20 p.m. […]
COLD CASE: VIPD Unit Seeks Info On 14-Year-Old Murder Of Campo Rico Woman
CANE BAY — The VIPD’s Cold Case Unit is seeking information in the death of Brendalee Melendez Belardo on St. Croix. On June 2, 2007, at around 8:40 a.m., VIPD Officers were dispatched to the Scenic Road area after receiving reports of a body being found. The body was later identified as Brendalee Melendez Belardo, […]
Police Need Your Help To Identify 3 Turner Hole Burglary Suspects Captured On Video
TEAGUE BAY — Police need your help to identify three armed home invaders who were captured on a Ring home security system. “The VIPD Criminal Investigation Bureau is asking the St. Croix community’s assistance in identifying the individuals in this video,” VIPD spokesman Toby Derima said. Two of the suspects were dressed all in black […]
Prominent Visiting NASA Rocket Scientist Drowned At Annaly Bay Tide Pools
CANE BAY — An internationally-prominent NASA scientist gathering information about “tropical convection processes” to gain a better understanding about how hurricanes operate in the Caribbean drowned at the Annaly Bay tide pools one week ago, the Virgin Islands Free Press has learned. “Dr. Gail M. Skofronick-Jackson who was a Weather and Atmospheric Dynamics Program Manager […]
Smithfield Man Arrested For Passing $1,440 In Counterfeit Checks: VIPD
FREDERIKSTED — An unemployed St. Croix man was arrested Monday by detectives for passing more than $1,440 in counterfeit checks, authorities said. Javier Crispin, 34, of Smithfield, was arrested at 12:42 p.m. Monday and charged with passing forged bills or notes, grand larceny, forgery, and obtaining money by false pretense, the Virgin Islands Police Department […]