CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man was arrested for allegedly threatening a woman with a gun on Monday, authorities said. Hector C. Torres, Jr., 28, of Estate Rattan, was arrested at 6:05 p.m. Monday and charged with third-degree assault-domestic violence and disturbance of the peace by threats-domestic violence, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. “Torres […]
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VIPD Hires ‘Professional’ TV Production Crew To Shoot Police Recruiting Video
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department is stepping up its police cadet recruiting game. After Virtual Career Fairs advertised on social media in July didn’t allow the VIPD to meet its quota of new officers … “Are you looking to start your career in public safety?” the VIPD wote. “Attend our virtual career fair […]
Police Commander Meets With Taxi Drivers To Hear Parking Gripes
CHRISTIANSTED — A representative of the Virgin Islands Police Department heard some of the concerns of taxi drivers near the taxi stand downtown this weekend. Police Lt. Herminia Rivera, commander of the VIPD’s Christiansted district, met with Ferdinand “Mighty Pat” Samuel and other taxi drivers “to address their ongoing parking issues at the taxi stand.” […]
Habitual Offender Released From Golden Grove Prison Being Sought By Police: VIPD
FREDERIKSTED — Police are asking for your help today to find a 35-year-old St. Croix man wanted for burglary, domestic violence and contempt of court. Joseph Elliott, Jr. has an arrest warrant issued in his name by the V.I. Superior Court for second-degree burglary-domestic violence, the Virgin Islands Police Department said today. Police described Elliot as […]
Police Need Your Help To Find Fernando ‘Bravo’ Santiago Wanted For Contempt of Court: VIPD
FREDERIKSTED — Police are asking for your help this morning to find a 43-year-old St. Croix man wanted for contempt of court. Fernando “Bravo” Santiago, 43, has an arrest warrant issued in his name by the V.I. Superior Court, the Virgin Islands Police Department said today. Police described Santiago as being an Hispanic male with […]
St. Croix Man Wanted In Coliseum Cockpit Double Murder Pleads Guilty To Having 2 Ounces Of Cocaine
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Croix man who is a person of interest in a double murder in Estate Glynn two years ago, admitted in federal court to having two ounces of cocaine, authorities said. Malachi Benjamin, 25, pleaded guilty before Magistrate Judge Ruth Miller to possession with intent to distribute cocaine, U.S. Attorney Gretchen […]
Peter’s Rest Man Accused Of Puncturing Girlfriend’s Car’s Tires While She Was At Work At The Hospital: VIPD
CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man was awakened to the sound of policemen at his door this morning with an arrest warrant, authorities said. Rupert Campbell, Jr., 36, of Peter’s Rest, was arrested at 8:07 a.m. today and charged with destruction of property-domestic violence, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. “Campbell was observed on video […]
Charges Updated For Suspect Terrell ‘Inches’ Johnson, Now Wanted For Assault And Burglary: VIPD
CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department updated the charges against a wanted St. Croix man on Wednesday. The VIPD is asking for the community’s assistance in locating 25-year-old Terrell “Inches” Johnson of Queen Street in Christiansted “He is wanted in connection with an assault and a burglary in separate incidents,” VIPD spokesman Toby Derima […]
V.I. Office Highway Safety Program Announces 2020 National Seat Belt Day
CHRISTIANSTED — When vehicle drivers and passengers consistently use seatbelts, they save much more than the costs associated with hefty traffic citations, they save lives! Seat belts, when worn correctly, reduce the risk of sustaining life-threatening injuries resulting from motor vehicle crashes. National Seat Belt Day, observed annually on November 14th, reminds drivers and their […]
Police Find A ‘Large’ Package Of Cocaine On Halfpenny Beach, 2 Suspects Nearby Get Away: VIPD
CHRISTIANSTED — Police, acting on a tip, found a “large” package of cocaine on a South Shore St. Croix beach and two men near the contraband escaped from the area, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call Center dispatched officers to Halfpenny Beach about 7:31 a.m. Monday regarding a suspicious package that was located by a […]