Police News

VIPD: Point Pleasant Security Guard Picks A Fight With Resort Guest: STT ARREST LOG
ARRESTED: Isaiah George CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) said that the following arrests took place: On Saturday, December 31, 2016, at approximately 12:54 p.m. Isaiah George, 32 of Estate Bolongo was arrested after he was identified as the individual who raped and

2017 OUT WITH A BANG! Murder-Shooting Spree In St. Thomas Continues Into The New Year For Gov.’s Mapp-Richards-Potter
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — On Sunday January 1, 2017 about 12:12 a.m. a citizen called the 911 Emergency Call Center and reported shoots fired in the area of Bovoni and a possible gunshot victim. Upon arrival of the Homicide Task Force, Tahein Thomas was on his way to the Roy Lester

St. Thomas Man Shot In The Arm And Butt Near Federal Building Downtown
The Boy Scouts of America building near the Ron de Lugo Federal Building, St. Thomas CHARLOTTE AMALIE — On Friday, December 30, 2016, at about 2:35 p.m., officers responded to the Boy Scouts of America building, located on Veterans Drive, in regards to a gunshot victim, according to the Virgin

Rosa’s Place Robbed Again— This Time By Three Armed Men Instead of One!
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The site of two armed robberies in the last 13 months was again the venue for a terrifying armed robbery — this time with three men packing guns instead of one. On Friday, December 30, 2016 at about 10:16 p.m., a citizen called the 911 Emergency Call

Commish Richards Hopes Plucking Guns From ‘Gangsters’ Will Make The Territory A Safer Place
ARRESTED: Eustache Emmanuel Stevens of Estate Thomas CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Three St. Thomas natives have been arrested by police in connection with illegal gun possession charges. On Thursday, December 29, 2016 three men were arrested and charged for possession of unlicensed firearms in continuation of ongoing initiatives conducted by the

Woman Tells Police That She Was Raped At Knifepoint on Hawk Hill in St. Thomas
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A woman told police that she was raped at knifepoint in St. Thomas — and to add insult to injury — after being sexually assaulted the man stole a vehicle on the property as well. On December 27, 2016, at roughly 7:58 a.m., police traveled to the

Jersey Carny Looking For Trinket Ridegoer Dropped, Gets Killed In Park Action In Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN – Authorities in Puerto Rico say a carnival worker from New Jersey has died after being hit by a ride at a temporary amusement park in the U.S. territory. Police said late Tuesday that 59-year-old Jerry Green was operating a pendulum ride called “Skyfall” when he was hit.

VIPD Arrests Three St. Thomas Natives With Four Guns, One of Them Had An AK-47
ARRESTED: Akil Smith of Estate Tutu CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Three St. Thomas natives were arrested as part of a police initiative to get guns off the streets over the holidays. On Monday, December 26, 2016 about 3:45 a.m., Kisho Gumbs 24 of Paul M. Pearson Gardens, Akil Smith 24 of

St. Croix Man Michael Ortiz, Wanted In The Rape of His Own 14-Year-Old Daughter, Turns Himself In To Police Without Incident
IN CUSTODY: MICHAEL ORTIZ FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man wanted for the rape of of his own 14-year-old daughter turned himself into police without incident early Christmas Eve morning, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD). On December 24, 2016 about 2:30 a.m, Michael Ortiz, 30, turned himself

Police Say St. Croix’s Michael Ortiz Is Wanted For The Rape of A 14-Year-Old Girl
WANTED: Michael Ortiz FREDERIKSTED — Police need your help tonight to find a St. Croix man who they say raped a 14-year-old girl. On December 23, 2016, at approximately 1:58 a. m. the 911 Emergency Call Center received a complaint in reference to a rape case. Police were dispatched to