FREDERIKSTED — The underwear clad intruder who startled a homeowner in Whim Thursday was re-arrested early Saturday morning after violating the terms of his release. Jelani James, 44, while appearing before Superior Court Magistrate Judge Brow Ross, was released into the custody of his father during his advice of rights hearing on Friday, The father called […]
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‘Intruder’ In His Underwear, Wielding Metal Object Startles Whim Resident From Sleep
FREDERIKSTED — A Whim resident told police he was sleeping in his bedroom Thursday when he was awakened by an “intruder” in “his underwear with a metal object in his hands.” Jelani James, 44, of St. Croix, was arrested Thursday and charged with home invasion, first-degree burglary and second-degree burglary, the Virgin Islands Police Department […]
With Girlfriend Already In Custody, Police Easily Arrest ‘Romeo’ At Home
FREDERIKSTED — Tips from the community led to the arrest of a 39-year-old attempted murder suspect on St. Croix Tuesday morning, authorities said. Members of the Criminal Investigation and Special Operation Bureaus converged on Rusiel “Romeo” Encarnacion at his home in Estate Whim about 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Encarnacion was […]
Ghost Gun Seized In Whim After Search Warrants Executed Saturday
FREDERIKSTED — Virgin Islands Police recovered a high-capacity ghost gun after search warrants were executed at two homes in Estate Whim on Saturday. The search warrants were issued by the Superior Court in connection to a report of reckless endangerment report in Estate Whim on February 20, 2022, the VIPD said. A police investigation revealed […]
Police Seek Whim Minor Who Shot At Father After Being Denied Use Of The Shower
FREDERIKSTED — Virgin Islands Police are searching for a 17-year-old minor on St. Croix who fled after firing shots at his father. Officers responded to a 911 call for shots discharged in a residential area in Estate Whim around 8:22 p.m. on Thursday. The minor’s father told officers that his son was kicked out of […]
Police Investigating Minor Shot In Estate Whim Early Monday: VIPD
FREDERIKSTED — Virgin Islands Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on St. Croix early Monday morning, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call Center reported a discharging of shots in Estate Whim at 2:16 a.m.., where a female reported that her minor son was shot in the foot, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. “Officers […]
St. Lucia Native Faces 10 Years In Prison After Police Find 2 Guns, 200 Ganja Plants At His Whim Home
FREDERIKSTED — A St. Lucia native faces a minimum of 10 years in prison after police allegedly found two firearms and 200 marijuana plants at his Estate Whim home. Angus Monchery was arrested on an illegal gun possession charge after police armed with a warrant searched his property, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Monchery […]
Traffic Stop On Christiansted Bypass Leads To Arrest Of Whim Man, Seizure Of Gun
FREDERIKSTED — A vehicle pulled over for a routine traffic stop early Thursday evening in St. Croix led to the arrest of one man and the seizure of an illegal gun and ammunition, authorities said. Andy L. Christian, 19, of Estate Whim, was arrested at 5:58 p.m. Thursday and charged with carrying of a firearm, […]
Whim Man Goes On The Lam For 2 Months In Bid To Avoid VIPD Over Assault Charge
FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man who allegedly assaulted his girlfriend at the beginning of last month was able to avoid authorities on island trying to arrested him until yesterday. Nickson T. Felicien, 25, of Estate Whim, on August 27; was arrested Friday and charged with second=degree assault-domestic violence and simple assault & battery-domestic violence, […]
Police Investigating Gold Chain Sale That Went Bad At Ballpark In Whim: VIPD
FREDERIKSTED –— What started as an online sale ended in an armed robbery Friday, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call Center received a call of discharging of gunshots in Estate Whim, in the vicinity of the Renholdt Jackson Sports Complex at 10:07 a.m. Friday, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. A short time later, 911 […]