CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating after a man was stabbed in a shuttered St. Thomas motel early this morning. Officers responded to a call from 911 Emergency dispatchers about a “Black male who was stabbed in neck and head area in Old Michelle Motel in Contant” at 4:30 a.m. today, the Virgin Islands Police […]
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Woman Arrested For Stalking Boyfriend At Job Site Armed With A Taser
CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix woman was arrested after police said she confronted her ex-boyfriend at his worksite armed with a taser, according to Superior Court documents Saidah Ford Harley, 31, of Hermon Hill, was arrested and charged with simple assault and battery-domestic violence and disturbance of the peace, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. […]
Police Track Down Home Invasion Suspects By Their Voices
KINGSHILL — Police were able to track down a couple of home invasion suspects after the Old Fredensborg victim recognized two of the three voices of the masked armed males who entered his home in August. Manuel Perez, 18, of Old Fredensborg, and an unnamed minor were arrested Saturday and charged with home invasion, false […]
Police Mum On Male Body Found Near C’sted Parking Lot
CHRISTIANSTED — Virgin Islands Police have launched a death investigation following the discovery of an unidentified body near the Christiansted parking lot on Thursday morning. VIPD Communication Director Glen Dratte would only confirm this morning that an active investigation was underway. The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) never released any official information on the body’s discovery up […]
Man Wanted For OHC Attempted Murder Surrenders
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man wanted for attempted murder after a shooting at Oswald Harris Court six days ago is now in official custody. Donte C. Joseph, 25, formerly of Anna’s Retreat, was arrested today and charged with first-degree attempted murder, second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, third-degree assault, possession of a firearm during […]
St. Thomas Vendor Killed When Postal Van Backs Over Her
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A U.S. Postal Service van accidentally backed over and killed a St. Thomas woman on Monday afternoon, authorities said. The EMT’s were providing medical attention to an elderly woman who had been struck by the postal van when police arrived on the accident scene, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. A preliminary […]
Man Who Raped Underage Girl Arrested As He Lands At Airport
FREDERIKSTED — A man who allegedly raped an underage girl in Carlton last month was arrested when he landed at the St. Croix airport, authorities said. Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Bureau arrested Benjamin Osorio-Torres upon returning to the territory at the Henry Rohlsen Airport at 6:25 p.m. Wednesday, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. […]
Woman Stole Credit Card Info To Buy $2,337 In Gold Jewelry: VIPD
FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix woman is accused of stealing customer’s credit card information in order to place an order with Crucian Gold for $2,300 in jewelry, authorities said. On March 8, 2022, Detectives from the Economic Crimes Unit initiated an investigation into Ms. Leah Benjamin and fraudulent activities, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. The […]
Man Stole Check From Cancer Charity To Pay For Print Job
CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man who allegedly stole a check from a cancer charity to pay for his own personal printing job has been placed under arrest, authorities said. Noel Chaparro, 33, surrendered to detectives with the VIPD Economic Crimes Unit at 9:25 a.m. Thursday, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Chaparro was served […]
Man Charged With Vehicular Homicide For Killing Pedestrian
FIVE CORNERS — A St. Croix man is facing an aggravated vehicular charge after the Jeep he was driving crashed into a pedestrian in La Grande Princesse as he was leaving 2+2 Nightclub, authorities said. The Traffic Investigation Bureau (TIB) officers were notified by the Emergency Call Center 911 to investigate a vehicle collision at […]