CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A former Plaza Extra cashier was arrested for attempting to bring 167 pounds of marijuana to the territory on Wednesday, authorities said. Idesha Patricia Sterrod was arrested and charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana, U.S. Attorney Gretchen C. F. Shappert said. According to court records, Sterrod arrived at the Cyril […]
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St. Croix Man Shot Dead Near Holgar Danske Hotel On Tuesday Night: VIPD
CHRISTIANSTED — St. Croix notched its third homicide in five days when a 24-year-old man was shot multiple times and died near a discount hotel on King Cross Street late last night, authorities said. Rashawn “Shadow” Wyre was positively identified by next of kin as being the murder victim, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. […]
St. Thomas-St. John Police Aid St. Croix VIPD In Patrol Initiative That Yields 3 Arrests For Illegal Guns
FREDERIKSTED — A combined effort by officers of the Special Operations Bureau from the St. Thomas-St. John and St. Croix Districts produced three illegal firearms arrests on St. Croix this week authorities said. Officers arrested Joseph H. Narinesingh, 19, of Upper Love, at 2:18 p.m. Monday and charged him with possession of an unlicensed firearm, […]
St. Thomas Woman Shot In Her Car While Driving Near Burger MAXX On Veteran’s Drive On Sunday Night: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas woman told police she was driving her car on the waterfront near Strand Gade when someone fired shots that hit her in her vehicle early Sunday night, authorities said. Police officers were dispatched to the Schneider Regional Medical Center in reference to a gunshot victim about 6:53 p.m. Sunday, the […]
Home Invasion In Estate Whim Nets Cash and Jewelry From Startled Homeowner After Midnight: VIPD
FREDERIKSTED — Police are searching an Estate Whim home for evidence after two armed, masked men stole cash and jewelry just after midnight, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call Center received a report of a home invasion in Estate Whim at about 12:02 a.m. today, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. “The victim reported that while […]
St. Croix Man Who Assaulted 2 Underage Girls, Fired His Gun Off In Room With Them, Arrested By Police: VIPD
FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man who allegedly beat at least one of two underage girls and fired a gun off in their presence two months ago turned himself in to police without incident on Monday, authorities said. M’wanga Audain, 40 of Grove Place, was arrested at 9:47 a.m. Monday and charged with first-degree reckless […]
Bryan Pleas To Community To Come Forward With Information On Homicides
CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. began his weekly COVID-19 briefing on Monday with a plea to residents to unite against the gun violence that has been plaguing the territory and come forward with information about recent homicides. “Today, I want to address another serious public health and safety issue here in our territory. That […]
2 St. Croix Men Spotted Leaving Beach With Guns Arrested By Police Special Ops: VIPD Tweet
FREDERIKSTED — Two men were arrested during a traffic stop after allegedly leaving a St. Croix beach with illegal weapons on Sunday afternoon, authorities said. Rosniel Diaz-Bautista, 18, and Marcus Daniel, 22, were arrested at about 4:35 p.m. Sunday as police were conducting a traffic checkpoint on Hams Bluff Road near Rhythms at Rainbow Beach, […]
Portion of Melvin Evans Highway Closed for Roadwork Between Williams Delight, West Airport Road
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department is notifying the motoring public that a portion of the Melvin Evans Highway, from the Williams Delight intersection eastbound to the West Airport Road intersection, will be closed for roadwork Tuesday, August 4 at 9 a.m. The roadwork is expected to continue through Friday. During the road closure, […]
St. Thomas Man Tells Police He Doesn’t Know Who Shot Him At Nisky Center: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man was winged by gunfire near the Nisky Center intersection late Saturday night, authorities said. Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area of the Nisky Center intersection about 11 p.m. Saturday, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. “Upon arrival to the area, officers located a […]