CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police foot patrols went the way of the horse and buggy just before World War II. With the advent of cheaper vehicles, police forces across the United States were able to go “high tech” with law enforcement covering wide swaths of their cities in their vehicles. But the personal touch is always […]
Tag: Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD)
St. Croix Man Shot Dead Near Bar In Williams Delight Late Friday Night: VIPD
FREDERIKSTED — A 28-year-old St. Croix man was shot and killed near a bar and grille in Williams Delight late last night, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call Center was notified by a concerned citizen of shots fired near the Williams Delight stoplight at 11:09 p.m. Friday, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Olson Tyson […]
Police Searching For Lubens Besse, Missing Since Sunday on St. John: VIPD
CRUZ BAY — The Virgin Islands Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating 33-year-old Lubens Besse, who was reported missing by his girlfriend. Besse is a Black male, standing around 6 feet in height and weighs between 250 – 260 pounds. His hair is black in long dreadlocks, according to the VIPD. […]
2 Masked Armed Men Try To Enter Occupied Hotel Room At Emerald Beach Resort In St. Thomas: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two masked men armed with handguns went to a Lindbergh Bay resort in St. Thomas on Friday morning and attempted to enter an occupied hotel room. VIPD Officers along with Virgin Islands Port Authority Officers responded to a report of a robbery at Emerald Beach Resort at 9:51 a.m. Friday, the Virgin […]
2 St. Croix Men Arrested In Phase 2 Of VICI: 1 Barren Spot Man With Illegal Gun, 1 Rattan Man With Cocaine
CHRISTIANSTED — Police assigned to Phase 2 of the Virgin Islands Crime Initiative made two arrests in separate incidents resulting in the confiscation of a controlled substance and an unlicensed firearm. Bomani O. Henley, 30, of Estate Rattan, was arrested at 10:32 p.m. Wednesday and charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to […]
Police Need Your Help To Find Missing St. John Man Lubens Besse
CRUZ BAY — Police need your help to find a man missing on St. John since the weekend. Lubens Besse of St. John was last seen on Sunday morning, police and social media said. Besse was described as being a man with a beard and mustache who stands 6-feet, 0-inches tall and weighs about 250 […]
Man Who Fired Gun Inside St. Thomas Business Given 2.75 Years In Prison
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man who went into a St. Thomas business and fired his gun was given 2.75 years in prison after his conviction on illegal gun charges earlier this year. Arnold Malone, 44, of St. Thomas, was sentenced to 33 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm, U.S. […]
Convicted Felon With Loaded Glock Pleads Guilty To Illegal Gun Charge
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A convicted felon who admitted to authorities he had a loaded semi-automatic gun and ammunition in his vehicle after a domestic dispute on St. Croix pleaded guilty to illegal gun-related charges in federal court. Deshawn Gonsalves, 26, of St. Croix, pled guilty in U.S. District Court to one count of felon in […]
St. Croix Man Who Hid Alleged Drug Kingpin In Clairmont Home Faces 5 Years In Prison
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Croix man who lied to FBI agents about knowing the whereabouts of an alleged drug kingpin admitted in federal court to harboring a wanted fugitive two years ago. Clintford Joseph, Jr. 54, of St. Croix pled guilty today in U.S. District Court to providing a false statement to law enforcement […]
St. John Man Who Led Police On High Speed Chase Re-Arrested On Car Theft Charges: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. John man who shot at a bystander and then led police on a high speed chase was re-arrested Monday and charged with stealing a company vehicle to try to elude police. Rashad Creque, 24, of Estate Contant, St. John, was arrested about 6:15 p.m. Monday and charged with unauthorized use […]