Tag: Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD)

3 St. Thomas Men Arrested As Part Of VICI Anti-Crime Initiative In The USVI: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — “Operation 10-Day Rush,” as part of Phase 2 of the Virgin Islands Crime Initiative (VICI) was implemented by Police Commissioner Trevor Velinor to take “firearms and drugs from our streets,” the Virgin Islands Police Department said. On August 24, officers arrested Shaquil James, 24, of Bonne Esperance, charging him with Possession of […]

St. Thomas Male Shot Multiple Times At Oswald Harris Court Thursday Night, But Survives: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating the non-fatal shooting of a St. Thomas male at Oswald Harris Court on Thursday night, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call Center dispatched officers to the Oswald Harris Court after a report of “shots fired” came in at 10:26 p.m. Thursday, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Officers traveled […]

Governor Bryan Lauds VIPD’s Anti-Crime Initiative For Taking 3 Guns Off The Street

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. commended the Virgin Islands Police Department for removing three guns from the street on St. Croix during Phase 2 of the department’s Virgin Islands Crime Initiative, which Police Commissioner Trevor Velinor put into place during the last quarter of 2019. Last week, the VIPD made three separate arrests, including one […]

71-Year-Old Drug Dealer Arrested In Traffic Stop At Miss Bea Road On East End: VIPD

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands (Anti)-Crime Initiative (VICI), originally employed by Commissioner Trevor A. Velinor during the last quarter of 2019, has yielded positive results in the most recent implementation of Phase Two, Part Two. During the first few weeks of VICI Part Two, three firearms were confiscated from the streets.  As of this week, […]

Champs Sports Sales Associate Charged With Rape In Arrest Warrant: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — Police arrested a St. Croix man based on a Superior Court warrant on rape charges Thursday afternoon, authorities said. Aaron “The Giant” Henry, 23, of Stony Ground, was arrested at 5:55 p.m. Thursday and charged with first-degree rape, first-degree assault, second-degree aggravated rape and first-degree unlawful sexual contact, the Virgin Islands Police Department […]

Motorcyclist Killed In Fiery Crash In St. Thomas On Wednesday Night: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating the death of a motorcyclist Wednesday night on Weymouth Rhymer Highway on St. Thomas, authorities said. Denby Dumas, 36, of Agnes Fancy, was traveling eastbound when he lost control near the New Herrnhut Moravian Church and hit the railing on the westbound lane shortly before 9:56 p.m. Wednesday, the […]

St. Thomas Man In ‘Critical Condition’ At Hospital After Being Shot In Lindbergh Bay

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man is in “critical condition” at the hospital after being shot “multiple times” at Lindbergh Bay last night, authorities said. Police are investigating after an unidentified male was shot in the Lindbergh Bay area known as “Trailer City” at 8:13 p.m. Wednesday, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Police […]

Gary Dodds, Former Congressional Candidate From New Hampshire, Arrested On Assault Charges

CANE BAY — A St. Croix resident who was arrested on assault charges Sunday is a well-known politician from the state of New Hampshire, the Virgin Islands Free Press has learned. Gary Bruce Dodds, 55, of Estate La Vallee, was arrested Tuesday night after he allegedly assaulted a woman and took her cell phone on […]

Former New Hampshire Politician Charged In Frederiksted Waterfront Assault: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — A former congressional candidate who faked his own disappearance in 2006 is facing new criminal charges after police say he attacked a woman in front of her own children. Gary Bruce Dodds, 55, of Estate La Vallee, was arrested Tuesday and charged with aggravated assault and battery, second-degree robbery, forcible and unlawful entry, […]

Homeless Who Man Stole Items From Vessel On U.S. Coast Guard Dock Arrested

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A homeless man who allegedly took items off a boat docked at the U.S. Coast Guard dock near Frenchtown in mid-June was arrested on Tuesday evening, authorities said. Desmond E. Walwyn, 63, of Charlotte Amalie, was arrested at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday and charged with third degree burglary, grand larceny, unlawful entry, and […]