CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Leadership of the Virgin Islands Police Department was notified Sunday that five employees of the Mariel C. Newton Command police station in Anna’s Retreat tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.
As a result, employees who were potentially exposed were ordered to quarantine at home, the Virgin Islands Police Department said.
On Monday, the leadership team met with some employees possibly impacted and sent a notification to all employees regarding the matter, according to the VIPD.
“The station was closed for comprehensive cleaning, which was completed on Monday and as a measure of precaution,” VIPD spokesman Toby Derima said. “This temporary closure does not impact our ability to accomplish our core mission of protecting our community.”
Additional actions being taken to address the issue include maintaining contact with Virgin Islands Department of Health, supporting our employees affected, advising staff to adhere to COVID-19 protocols, providing necessary protective equipment, and making testing available to persons potentially exposed to the virus.
The Mariel Newton Command police station is scheduled to reopen on May 27. During this temporary closure, community members are advised to continue to call 911 for emergencies. If you need to visit a police station, please visit the Richard Callwood Command station in downtown Charlotte Amalie for assistance.