CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man was given a nearly six-year prison sentence for being a convicted felon with a gun, authorities said. Jabari Hodge, 30, of St. Thomas, was sentenced to 71 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm followed by a three year term of supervised release, […]
Tag: Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD)
Police Show Off Their New Duds In ‘New Uniform Reveal’ Carried Live On Social Media
FREDERIKSTED — Virgin Islands Police Department officers donned their new uniforms in what was dubbed a “reveal” on social media. The actual display of the uniforms took place behind the modular offices of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles in Estate Golden Grove on Thursday afternoon. Police top brass and rank and file were joined by […]
Catherine’s Rest Road Will Be Closed At Intersection Of Queen Mary Highway Friday
CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department is informing the motoring public that the intersection of Highway 70 with the Queen Mary Highway will be closed temporarily starting Friday morning. The section of roadway known as the “Catherine’s Rest Road” and Queen Mary Highway will be closed to traffic so AT&T can complete trenching in […]
Police Investigating ‘Reckless Endangerment’ Fatal Shooting In St. John
CRUZ BAY — Police are investigating a fatal shooting in St. John that took place in Estate Enighed just past midnight on Wednesday. The 911 Emergency Call Center received a call of shots fired in Enighed at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Officers arriving at the scene found an unresponsive man […]
Police Investigate Car Crash Into Utility Pole That Knocked Out Power To 5 Feeders On St. Croix
FREDERIKSTED — Police are investigating a single-car accident in which a woman driving a sedan crashed into a utility pole on the highway, knocking out power to five feeders on St. Croix last night. The 911 Emergency Call Center dispatched officers to the western end of the Melvin Evans Highway in reference to an auto […]
Police Issue BOLO Notice On Jarius Penn, Wanted For Murder In Enighed: If Spotted, Call The VIPD
CRUZ BAY — Police issued a BOLO notice for a St. John man wanted for questioning in a murder that took place last night. Three men were shot in Estate Enighed in St. John at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. One man, who was shot multiple times in the chest, died from […]
Bethlehem Village Man, An Habitual Offender, Arrested On Illegal Ammunition Charge: VIPD
KINGSHILL — A St. Croix man who was charged with three counts of obtaining money under false pretenses four years ago was arrested on a illegal ammunition charge on Tuesday, authorities said. Christopher A. Riley, Jr., 27, of Bethlehem Village, was arrested at 11:31 a.m. Tuesday and charged with possession of ammunition, the Virgin Islands […]
Rattan Man Arrested By Police For Threatening Woman With Gun: VIPD
CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man was arrested for allegedly threatening a woman with a gun on Monday, authorities said. Hector C. Torres, Jr., 28, of Estate Rattan, was arrested at 6:05 p.m. Monday and charged with third-degree assault-domestic violence and disturbance of the peace by threats-domestic violence, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. “Torres […]
VIPD Hires ‘Professional’ TV Production Crew To Shoot Police Recruiting Video
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department is stepping up its police cadet recruiting game. After Virtual Career Fairs advertised on social media in July didn’t allow the VIPD to meet its quota of new officers … “Are you looking to start your career in public safety?” the VIPD wote. “Attend our virtual career fair […]
Police Commander Meets With Taxi Drivers To Hear Parking Gripes
CHRISTIANSTED — A representative of the Virgin Islands Police Department heard some of the concerns of taxi drivers near the taxi stand downtown this weekend. Police Lt. Herminia Rivera, commander of the VIPD’s Christiansted district, met with Ferdinand “Mighty Pat” Samuel and other taxi drivers “to address their ongoing parking issues at the taxi stand.” […]