CHRISTIANSTED — The children of 54-year-old Emanda Hartzog of Estate Richmond in St. Croix reported her missing, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Hartzog’s children, parents, and siblings who all reside on the mainland have not been able to contact her, according to the VIPD. The last time any family member spoke to her was on Thursday May […]
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Adventure Hill Man Who Chopped Off His Own Penis In Suicide Attempt Recovering Now
FREDERIKSTED — A mentally ill St. Croix man who deliberately chopped off part of his penis during a suicide attempt is said to be recovering from his injuries at the Juan F. Luis Hospital this weekend, authorities said. The 62-year-old resident of Adventure Hill was found conscious at his home Thursday morning following a psychotic episode […]
Pennsylvania Fugitive Detained at Cyril E. King Airport: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A fugitive wanted on a Pennsylvania warrant was arrested after arriving at Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas on May 4, the Virgin Islands Police Department said today. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) contacted police at about 5:41 p.m., and detectives went to the airport and were presented with a […]
18-Year-Old Arrested for Discharging Machine Gun In St. Thomas: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Ja’Haile “Pitch” Clendenin was taken into custody pursuant to an arrest warrant issued by the Magistrate Division of the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands on Friday, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Investigation revealed that Clendenin was in possession of a machine gun and Illegally Discharging it in the area Altona and Welgunst […]
Man Faces Assault Charges After Striking His Father With A Machete: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man surrendered to police without incident after striking his father “several times” with the sharp side of a machete, authorities said. Naj’Jah Crabbe, 34, was arrested Tuesday and charged with third-degree assault-domestic violence, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. “Crabbe threw stones at his father and later struck him several […]
LET’S MAKE A DEAL! Different Rules Apply To ‘Connected’ Citizens Accused Of Crimes
FREDERIKSTED — Does knowing a high-placed person in government lead to different outcomes when it comes to bail and pre-trial release conditions in the territory? The old saying goes: “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” Certainly, that true-ism was never more true than in the U.S. Virgin Islands — especially in dealings […]
Routine Traffic Stop Nets 2 Suspects On Gun, Ammunition, Resisting Arrest Charges: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Members of a Multi-Agency Violent Offender Task Force consisting of Officers from the Special Operations Bureau, CIB, K-9, Zone A Patrol, COVID-19 Task Force Officers and DLCA were doing traffic enforcement around Rhymer Highway at 5:00 p.m. Monday. Officers directed the driver of a black Toyota with a tint past the AS-1 line […]
Operation Python Yields Another Arrest For Gun Possession On St. Thomas
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The VIPD Operation Python Task Force team were doing traffic enforcement in the vicinity of Frenchman’s Bay Intersection on Tuesday at 4:06 p.m.. A white Toyota with tint past the AS-1 line and no front license plate was observed traveling in the area, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Officers initiated a traffic stop, and a strong odor […]
‘Operation Python’ Nets 3 Arrests For Gun Possession In Advance Of Carnival
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — “Operation Python” resulted in the arrests of three men and the seizure of two stolen vehicles in St. Thomas this weekend, authorities said. Patrol units were securing a crime scene where two stolen vehicles were recovered at 9:43 p.m. Saturday, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. A vehicle with “three male occupants” […]
Help Police Find Dominican Wanted For Smashing Beer Bottle On Woman’s Face
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department Criminal Investigation Bureau is seeking any information on whereabouts of Maria Teresa Mercedes. Mercedes of Anna’s Retreat is wanted for third-degree assault, according to the VIPD. “She assaulted a female with a beer bottle causing a laceration to her face,” VIPD Communications Director Glen Dratte said. “The […]