John McCarthy
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A teenager was arrested following a police chase involving stolen vehicles.
Janijah Benjamin, 18, was arrested and charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle, grand larceny and auto collision, the Virgin Islands Police Department said.
Benjamin “was taken into custody in connection with an investigation regarding stolen vehicles” on December 4, according to the VIPD.
“Benjamin was quickly located and captured through coordinated efforts by the responding officers,” VIPD Communications Director Glen Dratte said.
His bail was set at $25,000.00. Unable to post bail, he was transferred to the custody of the Bureau of Corrections at the St. Thomas jail.
Benjamin is scheduled for an advice-of-rights hearing at the Superior Court in Charlotte Amalie.
The VIPD is urging anyone with information about the incident to contact 911, the Investigation Bureau at 340-774-2211 extensions 5553, 5554, 5555, or 5556, Crime Stoppers USVI at 1-800-222-8477 or directly to the Chief’s Office at 340-715-5546 or the Commissioner’s Office at 340-715-5506.
