KINGSHILL — Police were scrambling to solve two homicides that occurred that happened in 10 hours at Bethlehem Village in St. Croix on Wednesday. Jose Berrios, 47, found dead in the last housing parking lot of what is known as “Harvey Project-Machuchal” in Estate Profit, was positively identified by next of kin as the deceased, […]
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St. Croix Man Shot Dead At Harvey Project Today: VIPD
KINGSHILL — A St. Croix man was shot and killed today in a shootout at Bethlehem Village-Harvey Project. Jorge Luis Saldana, 24, of Aureo Diaz Heights was positively identified by next of kin as the deceased, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. The 911 Emergency Call Center dispatched officers to Bethlehem Village at 9:40 a.m. […]
Second Man Arrested For Aiding In Theft of Items From Self-Storage In St. Thomas
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man who helped another suspect in removing property from self-storage and then re-selling it has been re-arrested on related charged, authorities said. Bradley Maxwell, 44, of St. Thomas, was arrested Monday and charged with conspiracy to commit larceny, compounding crime and aiding and abetting, the Virgin Islands Police Department […]
Donoe Truck Driver Who Stole Items From Self-Storage For Re-sale Re-Arrested
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Donoe truck driver who was arrested last year after allegedly stealing items from a self-storage business and re-selling them has been re-arrested on related charges, authorities said. Chandler “Frenchy” Heath, 31, of Grandview Apartments was arrested Tuesday on conspiracy to commit grand larceny, grand larceny, obtaining money by false pretense and […]
Help Police Find Balding Suspect Wanted For Assault On St. Thomas
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help today to find a St. Thomas man wanted for assault. Louie P. Vaccaro, 51, of New York is wanted for questioning about a third-degree assault incident, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Vaccaro is a white male who is partially bald with an extremely low haircut. He stands […]
Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting 12-Year-Old Girl In His Household
FREDERIKSTED — A family member walked into police headquarters this weekend and told police that a St. Croix man sexually assaulted a pre-teenage girl in their household. Isaac Belardo, 20, was arrested Saturday and charged first-degree aggravated rape-domestic violence and first-degree unlawful sexual contact, the Virgin Islands Police Department. A citizen walked into the Wilbur […]
2 Dead, 16 Rescued After Human Trafficking Event Goes Awry at Haulover Bay
CRUZ BAY — Two immigrants drowned after a vessel dropped off eighteen nationals of multiple countries at Haulover Bay in St. John during the early hours Sunday morning, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. A female adult originally listed as missing was confirmed dead after her body was found on Sunday afternoon. Police Commissioner Ray Martinez […]
Woman Who Stole 3 Checks And Cashed 2 of Them Arrested
CRUZ BAY — A St. John woman who allegedly stole three checks and cashed two of them for $2,000 was charged with multiple crimes, authorities said. Daliqua Moses, 24, was arrested and charged with grand larceny, obtaining money by false pretenses and forgery, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. On Wednesday, August 15, 2022, the […]
Man Tagged For DUI Works As A ‘Health Coordinator’ For FEMA
FREDERIKSTED — The man arrested in connection to a DUI incident this weekend works as a “health coordinator” for FEMA, the Virgin Islands Free Press has learned. Andre Gregory Ettienne, 49, of Hannah’s Rest told police that he is employed for the Federal Emergency Management Agency in that capacity. Etienne explained to arresting officers who […]
FEMA ‘Health Coordinator’ Who Passed Out At The Wheel of His SUV Charged With DUI
FREDERIKSTED — A FEMA “health coordinator” on St. Croix faces a DUI charge after allegedly passing out behind the wheel early Friday on Grove Place Road near The Market in Estate Plessen, authorities said. Andre G. Ettienne, 49, of Hannah’s Rest, was arrested at 12:34 a.m. Friday and charged with driving under the influence of […]