CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man who allegedly took $7,000 from an old man to purchase “vehicles,” never delivered on the automobiles, but kept the money anyway, authorities said. Jose Bermudez, 49, of Bugby Hole was arrested at 9:25 a.m. Thursday and charged with obtaining money by false pretense, embezzlement by bailee, and grand larceny, […]
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Altona Woman Charged With Stealing $800 From Old Woman On St. Thomas: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas woman was arrested after she allegedly bilked a hospice care woman out of $800, authorities said. K’zsa Hodge, 24 of Altona was arrested at 9:30 a.m. Thursday and charged with forgery, obtaining money by false pretenses, and grand larceny, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. “Hodge, who was employed […]
Two St. Croix Men Arrested On Drugs, Guns Charges After Routine Traffic Stop
FREDERIKSTED — Police arrested two St. Croix men at a routine traffic stop and charged them with illegal drugs and illegal guns charges on Thursday afternoon, authorities said. Arrested were: Daniym Heywood, 23, of Ludvig Harrigan Court and Sylvester Christopher, 20, of Sion Farm, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Heywood was arrested at 2:30 […]
St. Thomas Men Who Brandish Weapons And Shoot At Each Other Are Arrested: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two St. Thomas men were arrested by police after allegedly brandishing weapons and shooting at each other, authorities said. No one was seriously injured in the shootings. Valentine Emmanuel Govia, 36, of Thomasville, and Roy Jeffery Prosper, 41, of Frydendahl, were arrested about 7:00 p.m. Thursday and charged with third-degree assault, first-degree […]
St. John Man Who Returned Rental Car Linked To Shooting Arrested By Police
CRUZ BAY — A St. John man who returned a rental car observed fleeing the scene of a shooting was arrested Wednesday afternoon on assisting in the commission of a crime charges, authorities said. Hasani Liburd, 27, of Enighed was arrested at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday and charged with accessory after the fact, the Virgin Islands […]
St. Thomas Man Arrested After Allegedly Throwing Brick Through Car Window
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man faces criminal charges after allegedly breaking a car window with a brick while a passenger was inside the vehicle on Monday morning, authorities said. Calvin Henry, 44 of Estate Thomas was arrested about 11:50 a.m. Monday and charged with third-degree assault-domestic violence, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. […]
Man Who Fired Off Gunshots In Charlotte Amalie Is Quickly Arrested By VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man who fired off gunshots in a crowded residential area has been arrested by police, authorities said Jo’Quanni Cumberbatch, 26, of Anna’s Retreat, was arrested at 12:26 a.m. today and charged with illegal discharge of a firearm and possession of an unlicensed firearm, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. […]
Sprat Hall Man Arrested In Connection To November 2019 Whim Burglary: VIPD
FREDERIKSTED — The VIPD Criminal Investigation and Special Operations Bureaus conducted a joint operation which resulted in the arrest of a Sprat Hall man over the weekend. Jonathan Scribner, 35, of Sprat Hall, was arrested at 5:59 a.m. Saturday and charged with third-degree burglary, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. The charges stem from an […]
Whim Man Charged With Theft After Abduction Of Man In F’sted Town: VIPD
FREDERIKSTED — A Whim man was charged with a crime related to a recent abduction of a man off the street in Frederiksted town. Aliek J. Hatchett, 20 of Estate Whim was arrested and charged with possession of stolen property, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. “Hatchett was in possession of an item belonging to the […]
Altona Man Arrested For Marijuana Possession On Wednesday: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man was arrested on marijuana possession charges related to being a drug dealer on Wednesday, authorities said. Jahsief Benjamin, 18, of Estate Altona, was arrested about 6:25 p.m. Wednesday and charged with possession of controlled substance with intent to distribute, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. “Officers were conducting […]