KINGSHILL — Superior Court Magistrate Judge Yolan C. Brow-Ross is scheduled to see 18 defendants in her courtroom in Estate Kingshill on St. Croix this morning:
Jared Beagkes, of King Cross Street, Christiansted, is scheduled for an arraignment hearing on a domestic violence assault charge, court records show, specifically 14 Virgin Islands Code (V.I. Code) § 299 defines the crime of Simple Assault and Battery, which applies to committing a simple assault or an assault/battery without aggravating circumstances, punishable by fines, imprisonment, or both. This statute falls under Title 14 (Crimes) and Chapter 13 (Assault and Battery) of the Virgin Islands Code. Two counts of domestic violence, specifically 16 Virgin Islands Code § 91(b) (16 V.I.C. § 91(b)) is the definition section for domestic violence, which encompasses a list of specific underlying crimes when committed in a domestic context. It does not define a single, unique crime itself. Instead, it classifies various existing crimes as “domestic violence” offenses when they occur between specific protected persons (e.g., spouses, family members, intimate partners).
Sayeeda Buffong of St. Croix is scheduled for an arraignment hearing after her arrest on a trespassing charge, court records show, specifically Under the U.S. Virgin Islands Code, Title 14, Chapter 87, Section 1741, the crime beginning with this code is Trespass, which involves entering another’s land without consent, with penalties varying from fines/imprisonment for general trespass to stricter sentences for entering domestic violence centers.
Maline Dupari of St. Croix is scheduled for an arraignment hearing after her arrest on a domestic violence-destruction of property charge, court records show, specifically Title 14, § 1266 of the U.S. Virgin Islands Code defines the crime of Destruction of Other Property, which applies to maliciously injuring or destroying real or personal property not your own, not covered elsewhere in the Code, with penalties of fines, imprisonment, or both. Court records also show that Dupari is facing nine instances of domestic violence offenses under 16 Virgin Islands Code § 91(b) which does not define a single crime itself, but rather lists the specific criminal acts that constitute an act of domestic violence under the Virgin Islands Code. These underlying acts are defined and prosecuted as separate crimes under Title 14 (Crimes) of the Virgin Islands Code.
Trevor Williams of St. Croix is scheduled for an arraignment hearing after his arrest on a domestic violence assault charge, court records show, specifically 14 Virgin Islands Code § 299 defines the crime of Simple Assault and Battery, which covers committing a basic assault or battery without aggravating factors, punishable by fines, jail time, or both, and falls under Title 14 (Crimes), Chapter 13 (Assault and Battery) of the USVI Code. Court records show Williams faces two instances of domestic violence offenses under 16 Virgin Islands Code § 91(b) which does not define a single crime itself, but rather lists the specific criminal acts that constitute an act of domestic violence under the Virgin Islands Code. These underlying acts are defined and prosecuted as separate crimes under Title 14 (Crimes) of the Virgin Islands Code.
Jazzmine Ferdinand of St. Croix, is scheduled for an arraignment hearing after her arrest on an assault charge, court records show, specifically 14 V.I.C. § 297(a) defines Assault in the Third Degree, a crime that occurs when someone assaults another person under specific circumstances, such as with intent to commit a felony, with a deadly weapon, by inflicting serious bodily injury, or with premeditated design to cause great bodily harm, but not rising to the level of first or second-degree assault. The statute lists several conditions (a)(1) through (a)(4) that constitute third-degree assault.
Tarik Searles of St. Croix is scheduled for an arraignment hearing after his arrest on a domestic violence destruction of property charge, specifically Title 14, Section 1266 of the U.S. Virgin Islands Code which defines the crime of “Destruction of other property,” and penalizes anyone who maliciously injures or destroys someone else’s real or personal property not covered elsewhere in the Code, with potential fines, imprisonment, or both. Court records indicate Searles faces nine instances of domestic violence offenses under 16 Virgin Islands Code § 91(b) which does not define a single crime itself, but rather lists the specific criminal acts that constitute an act of domestic violence under the Virgin Islands Code. These underlying acts are defined and prosecuted as separate crimes under Title 14 (Crimes) of the Virgin Islands Code.
Dylan St. Hillaire of St Croix is scheduled for an arraignment hearing after his arrest on a domestic violence destruction of property charge, court records show, specifically Title 14, Section 1266 of the U.S. Virgin Islands Code which defines the crime of “Destruction of other property,” and penalizes anyone who maliciously injures or destroys someone else’s real or personal property not covered elsewhere in the Code, with potential fines, imprisonment, or both. Court records indicate Searles faces nine instances of domestic violence offenses under 16 Virgin Islands Code § 91(b) which does not define a single crime itself, but rather lists the specific criminal acts that constitute an act of domestic violence under the Virgin Islands Code. These underlying acts are defined and prosecuted as separate crimes under Title 14 (Crimes) of the Virgin Islands Code.
Kathryn Vollmer of St. Croix is scheduled for an arraignment hearing after her arrest on a drunk driving charge, court records show, specifically 20 V.I.C. § 493(a) in the U.S. Virgin Islands refers to the crime of Driving While Under the Influence (DUI) of intoxicating liquors or controlled substances, making it unlawful to operate a motor vehicle while impaired. The statute covers operating a vehicle while intoxicated, having a blood alcohol level at or above the legal limit (often 0.08%), and consent to chemical testing upon arrest for such violations.
Lauren Rice of St. Croix is scheduled for an arraignment hearing after her arrest on domestic violence assault charges, court records show, specifically two counts of 14 V.I.C. § 297(a) defines Assault in the third degree, a crime involving assaulting someone under circumstances like intending to commit a felony, using a deadly weapon, causing serious bodily injury, or assaulting with premeditated design to inflict great harm, as outlined in sections (a)(1) through (a)(4) of the statute. This offense covers various acts of violence that don’t meet the higher thresholds for first or second-degree assault, making it a significant charge in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Court records indicate Rice faces at least one instance of domestic violence under 16 Virgin Islands Code § 91(b) which does not define a single crime itself, but rather lists the specific criminal acts that constitute an act of domestic violence under the Virgin Islands Code. These underlying acts are defined and prosecuted as separate crimes under Title 14 (Crimes) of the Virgin Islands Code.
Sorhaindo Vincent of St. Croix is scheduled for an arraignment hearing after his arrest on drug charges, court records show, specifically The crime defined by 19 Virgin Islands Code § 604 is related to unlawful acts concerning controlled substances, specifically manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, or possessing with intent to do these things. 19 V.I.C. § 604: Prohibited Acts A – Penalties Under the U.S. Virgin Islands Code, Title 19, Chapter 29, § 604 makes it unlawful for any person knowingly or intentionally to:
- Manufacture, distribute, or dispense, or possess with intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense, a controlled substance.
- Create, distribute, or dispense, or possess with intent to distribute or dispense, a counterfeit substance.
This statute is a central part of the Virgin Islands Controlled Substances Act and outlines various felony offenses depending on the type and quantity of the substance involved. Penalties vary, but a conviction can result in significant fines and terms of imprisonment.
Jahsie Walcott is scheduled for an arraignment hearing after his arrest on assault charge, court records show, specifically 14 V.I. Code § 299 defines the crime of Simple Assault and Battery, which involves committing a basic assault or battery without aggravating factors, carrying penalties like fines up to $250, imprisonment up to six months, or both, according to this Justia Law page. Walcott, also known as Jahfie Walcott, has appeared in the Virgin Islands Free Press and other local news sources in connection with domestic violence and assault charges in St. Croix.
Key details from news reports include:
- Arrest and Charges: Walcott was arrested multiple times in 2022 and charged with second-degree assault and second-degree burglary under the domestic violence statute.
- Incidents: The incidents involved allegations of Walcott breaking into a former acquaintance’s home, strangling a victim, and physically assaulting a woman multiple times to her face.
- Legal Status: Due to the nature of the charges, no bail was set as per the domestic violence statute, and he was remanded to the John A. Bell Bureau of Corrections pending his advice-of-rights hearing.
- Other Mentions: Walcott has also been mentioned in a 2017 obituary as a nephew of the deceased, Jose Luis Carrillo III. A 2025 court docket article in the Virgin Islands Free Press mentions his name in the context of an upcoming advice-of-rights hearing for an assault charge.
For more details, you can visit the Virgin Islands Free Press website or the Virgin Islands Police Department Facebook page.
