CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man wearing a GPS bracelet was caught by police gallivanting around St. Thomas, smoking pot as he drove with his girlfriend and a gun, defying a judge’s order forbidding his movement, authorities said. Members of the Virgin Islands Police Department Operation Gridlock Task Force were conducting Traffic Enforcement on the Rhymer […]
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Felon Tells Feds AR-15 Under His Bed Was From Lady Who Told Him He Was ‘Good With His Hands’
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A convicted felon with the building blocks of an AR-15 under his bed told the feds that an “unknown woman” gave him the gun as a present because he is “good with his hands.” Desi Henry, Jr., 29, of St. Thomas, was detained by U.S. Magistrate Ruth Miller following his arrest on […]
Glass Installer From Puerto Rico Accused of Breaking Glass Items In Fiancé ‘s Apartment
CHRISTIANSTED — A Puerto Rico native is behind bars after he threw his fiancé’s cell phone, smashing it and cracking her TV set, authorities said. Hector M. Nieves, 32, of Golden Rock, was arrested at 9:12 p.m. Monday and charged with destruction of other property—domestic violence, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. The 911 Emergency […]
17-Year-Old Charged As An Adult With Armed Carjacking, Robbery-Theft
FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix minor will be tried as an adult for his involvement in an armed carjacking in Two Williams two months ago, authorities said. Nyssiah Charllie Calderon, 17, was arrested at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and charged with first-degree robbery, unauthorized use of vehicle, grand Larceny, first-degree assault, and third-degree assault, the Virgin Islands […]
Suspect Arrested For String of Robberies, Carjacking, After CIB Investigation: VIPD
KINGSHILL — A task force comprised of officers with the Criminal Investigation Bureau and Special Operation Bureau executed a search and arrest warrant on Isaac Frontal at his residence in Barren Spot at 5:00 a.m. today. A police investigation revealed that Frontal was involved in a series of robberies that occurred on July 31, 2021, including of […]
Man Wanted For Attempted Murder In Barren Spot Drive-By Shooting Surrenders
CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man wanted for attempted murder in drive-by shooting of two men in Barren Spot late last year has turned himself in. Tyrique Parris, 18, was arrested today and charged with first-degree attempted murder, possession of a dangerous weapon during a crime of violence and aiming & discharging a firearm, the Virgin […]
Coast Guard Takes 11 Dominicans Back To Hispaniola After Illegal Voyage To PR
SAN JUAN — The Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Doyle repatriated 11 male nationals to the Dominican Republic Sunday, following the interdiction of an illegal voyage in Mona Passage waters near Puerto Rico. One other Dominican man interdicted in the group remains in Puerto Rico to face federal prosecution on charges of attempted illegal re-entry into […]
VIPD Releases Official Mugshot of Spitting Suspect Luisa Navarro
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department has released an official mugshot of Luisa Navarro, who was accused of spitting on a police officer to protest the arrest of her father. VIPD Communications Director Glen Dratte forwarded a picture of Luisa Navarro at 4:11 p.m. Monday. The Virgin Islands Free Press requested a photo on Thursday June […]
Sexogenarian Dominican Madam Pleads Guilty To Importing Sex Slaves
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Dominican Republic woman who imported at least eight women to work as sex slaves and then forced them to perform sex acts to pay off debts and $200 per month rent has pleaded guilty to her role in the criminal enterprise. Ramona Rivera Luna, 65, of Santo Domingo, pleaded guilty on […]
VIPD Issues Official Mugshot of Irisha Cepeda, Accused of Destruction of Property
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department has issued an official mugshot of Irisha Cepeda, who stands accused of destruction of property charges. VIPD Communications Director Glen Dratte forwarded a picture of Cepeda at 8:07 p.m. Monday. In the photograph, Cepeda’s left eye is still appears cut in two places and swollen from her encounter with […]