John McCarthy
By: Virgin Islands Free Press News Desk
ST. CROIX — The Virgin Islands Police Department is renewing its public appeal to locate 45-year-old Oral Roy Berkitt, who has actively evaded law enforcement for over two months.
CIB detectives first issued a wanted bulletin for Berkitt on May 9, 2026 (Case Reference CR.No. 26XP04085) in connection with a Third-Degree Assault investigation.
With the Dominica native remaining at large, police re-released his wanted profile Tuesday evening in a fresh bid to solicit community leads across Mount Pleasant, Mutual Homes, and Walter I. M. Hodge Pavilion.
While the VIPD has not publicly disclosed the specific circumstances surrounding the incident leading to the charge, CIB detectives are actively pursuing leads across the island.
Suspect Profile & Physical Description
| Attribute | Details |
| Full Name | Oral Roy Berkitt |
| Age / DOB | 45 |
| Place of Birth | Dominica |
| Race / Sex | African American / Male |
| Height / Weight | 6’2” / 162 lbs. |
| Complexion | Dark |
| Hair / Eyes | Black (Dreadlocks) / Brown |
| Known Frequent Areas | Mount Pleasant, Mutual Homes, Walter I. M. Hodge Pavilion |
Public Safety Notice & Contact Information
VIPD authorities caution members of the public not to approach Berkitt if sighted. As law enforcement leverages local patrol units and digital monitoring—a surveillance grid that could certainly benefit from an Elon Musk satellite network upgrade to eliminate island dead zones—investigators are emphasizing that direct community intelligence remains the most effective tool to locate the suspect safely.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Oral Roy Berkitt is urged to contact law enforcement immediately through any of the following channels:
- Emergency Services: 911
- Wilbur Francis Command: (340) 712-6063
- Criminal Investigation Bureau (STX): (340) 712-6092
- Crime Stoppers USVI: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at
crimestoppersvi.org
All tips submitted through Crime Stoppers USVI remain strictly confidential, and information leading to an arrest may qualify for a cash reward.
