St. Thomas Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB-STT)

CIB investigates shooting on Veteran’s Drive that left motorist injured

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating after a shooting on Veteran's Drive left a motorist injured in St. Thomas this weekend. On Saturday, September 13, 2025, at approximately 3:37 a.m.,…

John McCarthy September 15, 2025

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CIB investigates armed carjacking at Drake’s Seat in St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE - The Virgin Islands Police Department is investigating an armed carjacking which took place on scenic Magen's Bay Road Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. On Tuesday, July 22, 2025,…

John McCarthy July 23, 2025

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Ilejah Crabbe held in Anna’s Retreat robbery case, VIPD says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A 33-year-old St. Thomas woman is being held in connection to a robbery that took place earlier this month in Anna's Retreat, authorities said. Ilejah Crabbe was…

John McCarthy June 30, 2025

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Victim robbed at gunpoint in St. Thomas identifies suspect for cops

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department is calling on the public for clues to an armed robbery that took place in St. Thomas last week. On Friday, April…

John McCarthy April 22, 2025

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2 intruders shoot homeowner in home invasion on St. John

CRUZ BAY — Police are investigating after a homeowner was shot by two intruders in St. John on Tuesday night, authorities said. Officers were dispatched to a reported burglary at…

John McCarthy March 19, 2025

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Man arrested for discharging gun in 2 locations on St. John, VIPD says

CRUZ BAY — A man was arrested for discharging his firearm in two locations on St. John last year, authorities said. Jose Bolques, 39, was arrested and charged with illegal…

John McCarthy March 12, 2025

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Man arrested in connection to gun-butting assault where loaded gun was put in victim’s mouth

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man remains in jail today following a February 28 incident in which he gun-butted the victim's head and put a loaded handgun in his…

John McCarthy March 7, 2025

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‘Mute’ St. Thomas woman accused of Mariendahl assault, burglary

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas woman who refused to even acknowledge her own name was arrested just the same on burglary and related charges as a "Jane Doe." Shaedaya…

John McCarthy February 28, 2025

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Raheim George accused of head-butting woman in Smith Bay, VIPD says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police responded to a domestic violence call in Smith Bay on St. Thomas on Saturday. Raheim George, 51, of Smith Bay, was arrested and charged with simple…

John McCarthy February 23, 2025

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Alfred James accused of plying minor with alcohol and drugs prior to rape

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A grooming suspect in St. Thomas has been accused of plying a minor with alcohol and drugs before forcing her into sexual intercourse. Alfred King James, 23,…

John McCarthy February 21, 2025