Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) – Page 208

Stepped-Up Response To Crime In St. Thomas Taking Guns Out Of The Projects

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — St. Thomas District Police Chief Ludrick Thomas, in a recent appeal on social media, told the public that the VIPD was concerned about the recent acts of…

VI Free Press April 29, 2020

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Partially-Decomposed Body Of Man Shot To Death Found Near Cramer’s Park: VIPD

EAST END, St. Croix — The partially-decomposed body of a man who had been shot to death was found near Cramer's Park early this morning, authorities said. The 911 Emergency…

John McCarthy April 28, 2020

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Woman Robbed At Gunpoint While Waiting For Take-Out Food In Breezez Parking Lot

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix woman waiting for her take-out food order from a Golden Rock restaurant was robbed at gunpoint of her purse this afternoon, authorities said. The 911…

John McCarthy April 26, 2020

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St. Croix Man Offers To Drive Woman Home, But Rapes Her Along The Way

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man offered to drive a woman home, but first took a detour along the way in order to rape her, authorities said. Police were notified…

John McCarthy April 26, 2020

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VIPD Has Tips For USVI So You Can Avoid Being A Victim Of Violent Crime

FREDERIKSTED — As part of our continued Crime Prevention and Community Policing initiative, the VIPD Crime Prevention Bureau presents the following suggestions that when followed, reduces burglaries and robberies within…

VI Free Press April 26, 2020

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Smith Bay Man Who Spiked Woman’s Drink With Marijuana Charged With Assault: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man who allegedly slipped a woman a mickey was arrested on a domestic violence-related charge Friday, authorities said. Job N. Nicholas, 46 of Smith…

John McCarthy April 26, 2020

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Sprat Hall Man Faces Gun Charge After Informant Phoned In Tip To Police

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man is facing an illegal gun charge after an informant phoned in a tip that he was driving a vehicle with an unlicensed firearm in…

John McCarthy April 25, 2020

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2 Armed Men Make Off With Cash From Pizza Hut At Fort Mylner Shopping Center

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two armed men robbed a fast food restaurant of an undetermined amount of cash at a shopping center in mid-island St. Thomas on Friday night, authorities said.…

John McCarthy April 25, 2020

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St. Thomas Man Turns Himself In To Police, Arrested On Domestic Violence Charge

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man wanted for attacking a family member earlier this month voluntarily surrendered himself to police without incident, authorities said. Shawn Blake, 40, was arrested…

John McCarthy April 24, 2020

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Ganja Accessories Store Owner Fights Off 2 St. Thomas Men In Robbery Attempt: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A marijuana accessories store owner fought off two St. Thomas men trying to rob him as he was trying to open his store on Wednesday, authorities said.…

John McCarthy April 23, 2020