CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two St. Thomas men were arrested by police for allegedly trying to sell drugs near a public school, authorities said. Umba Delsol, 28 of Anna’s Retreat and Junior Akimo Freeman, 35 of Hospital Ground were each arresed about 11:35 a.m. on Tuesday and charged with possession of controlled substance with intent to […]
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Sion Farm Man Wanted For Stabbing At Gas Station Arrested By Police: VIPD
CHRISTIANSTED — A man wanted for a stabbing that happened at a mid-island gas station eight months ago was charged with attempted murder on Wednesday, St. Croix Police Chief Sidney Elskoe said. Shamal Riviere, 30 of Sion Farm was arrested and charged with attempted murder, first-degree assault, and carrying a dangerous weapon during the commission […]
St. Croix Man Who Allegedly Fired Gun From Inside His Vehicle Near Project Charged
FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man who allegedly fired a gun from inside his vehicle near a heavily-populated housing community was arrested by police on illegal gun charges, authorities said. Larry Cuencas, Jr., 34 of Prince Street, Frederiksted was arrested about 9:57 p.m. Tuesday and charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession or […]
Bovoni Man Arrested On Rape Charge In St. Thomas: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department said today that a St. Thomas man was arrested on rape charges Friday. Adala Donastorg, 52 of Estate Bovoni Apartments was arrested about 7 p.m. Friday and charged with first-degree rape, according to the VIPD. “Donastorg was positively identified as the suspect who sexually assaulted a female […]
Sion Farm Man Arrested For Alleged Rape Of Relative: VIPD
CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man was arrested after police alleged that he raped a relative. Makhi Tonge, 19, of Sion Farm was arrested at 12:47 p.m. Thursday and charged with first-degree rape-domestic violence, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. “Tonge was identified as the suspect who sexually assaulted a female relative,” VIPD spokesman Toby […]
Sion Farm Man Wanted On Domestic Violence Charge Turns Himself In: VIPD
CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man wanted on a domestic violence charge has voluntarily surrendered to authorities without incident, police said. Rashede “Bopps” Emanuel, 39, of Sion Farm was arrested about 11:27 p.m. Thursday and charged with first-degree burglary-domestic violence, the Virgin Islands Police Department said.. “Emanuel was arrested for breaking into his former girlfriend’s […]
‘Several Female Minors’ Abused, Including Child Rape At Richmond Project
CHRISTIANSTED — Two Estate Richmond residents were arrested today and charged with child abuse in connection to an alleged child rape at a St. Croix housing community, authorities said. Francisco J. Carmona, 34 ,and Joanne Ruiz-Carmona, 38, each of D. Hamilton Jackson Terrace were arrested early today on bench warrants issued by the Superior Court […]
St. Thomas Man Who Sicced Attack Dog On Police Officer Charged With Assault: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man who allegedly turned his attack dog loose on a police officer in Old Tutu was arrested today after he voluntarily turned himself in without incident, authorities said. Jo’Quanni Cumberbatch, 26, of Annas Retreat, was arrested at 2:38 p.m. today and charged with third-degree assault, aggravated assault on law […]
St. Croix Man Charged In Killing Of Brother Where Body Was Found In Sea: VIPD
FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly shooting and killing his brother last month and leaving his body to be found in the waters behind the now-shuttered Good Hope School. Akil Santiago, 30, of Williams Delight, reportedly killed his younger brother Jahkim Santiago, 28, on February 29, the Virgin Islands […]
St. Thomas Man Wanted For Armed Robbery Outside Sports Bar Charged: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man wanted for an armed robbery that took place outside a Crown Mountain sports bar earlier this month has been arrested by police, authorities said. Dante Tonge, 24, of Contant Knolls was arrested about 2:50 a.m. Thursday based on a warrant issued by the Superior Court that charged him […]