KINGSHILL — Police need your help today to find a St. Croix man wanted for attempted murder, rape and burglary, authorities said. Jediah Lockhart, 36, of Castle Burke, is wanted for attempted murder, first-degree rape, and third-degree burglary, the Virgin Islands Police Department said today.. Lockhart is a Black male who stands 5-feet, 9-inches tall […]
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83-Year-Old St. Thomas Man Arrested For Sexual Assault At Long Bay Hotel: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man was charged after a sexual assault on a woman at a Long Bay-area hotel last month, authorities said. Joseph E. Hodge, 83, of Frenchman’s Bay, was arrested at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and charged with first-degree unlawful sexual contact, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. “Hodge is accused of […]
St. Croix Man Surrenders After Swindling $77,000 From 3 People In Fraud: VIPD
CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man surrendered himself to police after learning that an arrest warrant had been issued in his name for check kiting, authorities said. Kenneth L. Springer, 46, of Catherine’s Rest, was arrested 8:11 a.m. Thursday and charged with obtaining money by false pretense, criminally influenced and corrupt organization, forgery, drawing and […]
Police Need Your Help To Find Kenneth Springer Wanted For Check Kiting
FREDERIKSTED — The VIPD is asking for the St. Croix community’s assistance in locating 46-year-old Kenneth L. Springer. Springer is wanted on charges of obtaining money by false pretenses, forgery, fraudulent claims upon the government, and grand larceny, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department. Springer is a Black male, 6 feet 2 inches tall, […]
Man Shot Dead While Weed-Whacking In La Grange Friday Afternoon: VIPD
FREDERIKSTED — Police are investigating after a man was shot dead as he was landscaping in La Grange on Friday afternoon. The 911 Emergency Call Center received calls regarding a gunshot victim in Estate La Grange at 4:25 p.m. Friday, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. “The victim, who has been identified by his next […]
Police Need Your Help To Find Missing Teen Beronica Cepeda Rosa On St. Thomas
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The VIPD St. Thomas/St. John/Water Island District is asking for the community’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Beronica Cepeda Rosa. Cepeda Rosa is an Hispanic female with a light complexion, long burgundy-colored hair, who stands between 5 feet and 5-feet, 2-inches tall. Beronica weighs about 100 to 110 pounds. “Cepeda Rosa was last […]
St. Thomas Man Injured In The Foot After Drive-by Shooting In Savan: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man said he was injured after a drive-by shooting in Savan on Monday afternoon, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call Center dispatched officers to the Schneider Regional Medical Center in reference to a 28-year-old male gunshot victim at 2:07 p.m. Monday, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. The victim […]
Woman Tells Police Man Kidnapped Her In Car Then Raped Her In Altona: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating after a woman reported that she was kidnapped off a street in St. Thomas and then driven by car to a “dark area” near Frenchtown and raped. The 911 Emergency Call Center was notified of a rape victim at the Schneider Regional Medical Center at 4:01 a.m. Monday, the […]
St. Croix Man Arrested For Rape Near Baseball Field In Sion Farm: VIPD
SUNNY IISLE — A St. Croix man was arrested for a weekend rape that took place near a baseball field 10 days ago, authorities said. Roldeson Lazard, 21, of Sion Farm, was arrested at 11:21 a.m. Monday and charged with first-degree rape, kidnapping-false imprisonment, unlawful sexual contact, simple assault and battery, and disturbance of the […]
St. Croix Man Gunned Down At Queen Bee Grocery In Williams Delight: VIPD
FREDERIKSTED — On October 23, the 911 Emergency Call Center received calls at 7:45 p.m., of shots fired on Queen Mary Highway – Williams Delight; and at 8:06 p.m. of a male gunshot victim transported via private vehicle to the Juan Francisco Luis Hospital & Medical Center. The gunshot victim, identified as 37-year-old Kareem Smith […]