Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD)
Man Faces Assault Charges After Striking His Father With A Machete: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man surrendered to police without incident after striking his father “several times” with the sharp side of a machete, authorities said. Naj’Jah Crabbe, 34, was arrested Tuesday and charged with third-degree assault-domestic violence, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. “Crabbe threw stones at his father
LET’S MAKE A DEAL! Different Rules Apply To ‘Connected’ Citizens Accused Of Crimes
FREDERIKSTED — Does knowing a high-placed person in government lead to different outcomes when it comes to bail and pre-trial release conditions in the territory? The old saying goes: “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” Certainly, that true-ism was never more true than in the U.S. Virgin
Routine Traffic Stop Nets 2 Suspects On Gun, Ammunition, Resisting Arrest Charges: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Members of a Multi-Agency Violent Offender Task Force consisting of Officers from the Special Operations Bureau, CIB, K-9, Zone A Patrol, COVID-19 Task Force Officers and DLCA were doing traffic enforcement around Rhymer Highway at 5:00 p.m. Monday. Officers directed the driver of a black Toyota with a
Operation Python Yields Another Arrest For Gun Possession On St. Thomas
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The VIPD Operation Python Task Force team were doing traffic enforcement in the vicinity of Frenchman’s Bay Intersection on Tuesday at 4:06 p.m.. A white Toyota with tint past the AS-1 line and no front license plate was observed traveling in the area, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Officers initiated a traffic
‘Operation Python’ Nets 3 Arrests For Gun Possession In Advance Of Carnival
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — “Operation Python” resulted in the arrests of three men and the seizure of two stolen vehicles in St. Thomas this weekend, authorities said. Patrol units were securing a crime scene where two stolen vehicles were recovered at 9:43 p.m. Saturday, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. A
Help Police Find Dominican Wanted For Smashing Beer Bottle On Woman’s Face
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department Criminal Investigation Bureau is seeking any information on whereabouts of Maria Teresa Mercedes. Mercedes of Anna’s Retreat is wanted for third-degree assault, according to the VIPD. “She assaulted a female with a beer bottle causing a laceration to her face,” VIPD Communications

Underwear Clad Intruder Under Arrest For Attempted Murder After Shooting Father
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

Boxer Who Made Sex Video Of Himself With Underage Girl Goes Down On All Rape Counts
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — After deliberating for nearly seven hours, a federal jury found a former professional boxer guilty on all counts at his rape trial on St. Thomas Friday. The jury heard closing arguments Friday morning from Assistant U.S. Attorney Donna Rainwater, who said the people who reported John “Dah

‘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,

Body Of Missing Woman Found Near Botanical Garden On St. Thomas: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A body of a missing woman was discovered in St. Thomas on Friday afternoon after a woman landscaping near Crown Mountain smelled a “foul odor.” A concerned citizen called 911 at 2:57 p.m. Friday, and reported that while cutting grass on a private road in Crown and