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Community Invited to Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony
May 16, 2013
St. Croix Police Chief James Parris invites the public to a Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony for all volunteers who assisted in the search and successful rescue of 4-year-old Melanie Ferguson on March 14 &15.
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Police Recover Property from School Burglary – Two Arrested
May 15, 2013
Criminal Investigation Bureau detectives on St. Croix have recovered property stolen in last week’s break-in of St. Croix Central High School. One adult male was arrested and charged with Possession of Stolen Property. A male minor who attends Central High was also arrested.
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Commissioner Querrard Police Week Statement
May 14, 2013
I am honored to pay tribute to the men and women of the Virgin Islands Police Department during Police Week 2013. This is a week designated to honor all law enforcement for the sacrifices they make and to remember, with dignity and pride, those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
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Child is Safe with Family
May 13, 2013
On May 9 a VIPD press release was issued stating an Amber Alert was issued for a 9-year-old boy who reportedly was taken from the Virgin Islands by a person other than the custodial parent. Upon further investigation the VIPD has determined that the Amber Alert was never issued, the minor is safe with family and the VIPD is following up this case to determine the validity of the initial complaint.
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Amber Alert Issued on Minor
May 09, 2013
Police on St. Thomas have issued a stateside Amber Alert for 9-year-old Jermaine Henderson. The minor was last seen at the Cyril E. King International Airport with his maternal grandmother boarding a flight to Florida.
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Man on House Arrest Charged with Gun Possession
May 09, 2013
Police on St. Croix executed an arrested warrant early Wednesday morning. Officers arrested Trevor Mars, charging him with Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm and Possession of a Stolen Firearm. Mars was on house arrest pending court action on previous charges.
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Autopsies Completed in Death of Two Men
May 07, 2013
Detectives on St. Croix said additional investigation is needed to conclusively determine the cause of deaths in the case of Kassaun Baptiste and Jose Navarro. The pair was found dead in their home on Wednesday, May 1.
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Fugitive Arrested at St. Thomas Airport
May 06, 2013
Police on St. Thomas have arrested a fugitive from justice who was detained at the Cyril E. King International Airport. The suspect, Cameron Jerome Broadbelt is wanted on armed robbery charges in Gwinnet County Georgia.
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Police Investigate a Burglary at Butler Bay
May 06, 2013
Police on St. Croix are investigating a First Degree Burglary at Estate Butler Bay. Several items were taken in the burglary that occurred on May 5. Police said no one was injured.
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Police Make Arrest in Hooters Robbery
May 06, 2013
Police on St. Thomas arrested one person suspected of being involved with an armed robbery at the Hooter’s Restaurant. Witnesses reported that two suspects entered the front of the restaurant while two more entered through a back door. No one was injured, police said.
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St. Croix Half Iron Man Triathalon Road Closures and TrafficRestrictions
April 30, 2013
The Virgin Islands Police Department advises the general public of road and parking restrictions in place for the St. Croix Half-Iron Man Triathlon scheduled for Sunday, May 5.
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Police on St. Thomas Arrest Five on Unlicensed Firearm Charges
April 30, 2013
Police on St. Thomas arrested several persons in separate cases and charged them with Possession of Unlicensed Firearms.
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Police Investigate Illegal Discharging Of Firearms
April 29, 2013
Police on St. Thomas investigated an illegal discharging of firearms in the Oswald Harris Court housing community.
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Couple Robbed and Vehicle Stolen
April 29, 2013
Police on St. Croix are investigating a First Degree Robbery that took place in Estate Campo Rico. According to the preliminary report a man and his wife were returning home at about 10 p.m. April 28 when they were approached by two masked men who took their vehicle.
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Persons Arrested on St. Thomas on Robbery, Domestic Violence and Indecent Exposure Charges
April 27, 2013
Police on St. Thomas made several arrests recently including charges of robbery, Domestic Violence Assault and Indecent exposure.
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Police Investigate Two DV Cases
April 25, 2013
Police on St. Thomas are investigating two separate Domestic Violence assaults that both happened on the morning of April 25.
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Suspect Arrested in 2-Year-Old Murder Case
April 25, 2013
Criminal Investigation Bureau detectives on St. Croix have taken 44-year-old Eustace Samuel aka “Tiger” into custody and charged him with two counts of First Degree Murder.
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Three Injured at Jouvert Shooting
April 25, 2013
Three persons were injured by gunshots during the St. Thomas Carnival Jouvert celebration a few minutes before 9 a.m. Thursday, April 25. The victims were taken to the Schneider Regional Medical Center for treatment. One victim was injured in his leg, another in his arm and the third victim was shot in his chest and successfully underwent emergency surgery according to medical personnel. Police are following all leads to apprehend the person or persons responsible.
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GOVERNOR AND POLICE COMMISSIONER WARN THAT CONTINUED VIOLENCE WILL IMPACT CARNIVAL EVENTS
April 24, 2013
Police Commissioner Designate Rodney F. Querrard, Sr. today briefed Governor John P. de Jongh, Jr. on a number of shootings and other incidents that have been reported on St Thomas within the past several days. At the conclusion of this briefing, the Governor and the Police Commissioner warned that continued violence in the community will impact the Carnival last lap events, including Thursday’s J’ouvert.
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Man Shot in Arm
April 24, 2013
Criminal Investigation Bureau detectives are investigating a non fatal shooting that occurred in the vicinity of the Starz Night Club just before 5:15 a.m. April 24. A 21-year-old man was shot in his right arm and treated at the Schneider Regional Medical Center.
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Minor Injured By Gunshot Near Fort Christian
April 23, 2013
Police on St. Thomas are investigating a non fatal shooting that injured a male minor who was in the area of the entrance to Fort Christian east of Emancipation Garden. The victim was wounded by a gunshot to his right thigh. He was treated at the Schneider Medical Center and released.
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Man Stabbed in Neck
April 22, 2013
Police are investigating the non-fatal stabbing of a male victim on St. Thomas. Medical staff told police the victim was stabbed with a sharp object in the left side of his neck.
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St. Thomas Jewelry Store Robbed
April 22, 2013
Police on St. Thomas are investigating a First Degree robbery that occurred at Seven Wonders on Kronprindsen Gade. Three masked men entered into the business and stole an undisclosed amount of jewelry
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One-Car Accident Claims Life of Victim
April 21, 2013
Traffic Enforcement Officers on St. Croix responded to a one-car accident in the early morning hours of April 21 that resulted in the death 22-year-old Raymond A. Reyes. OneCar
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Man Shot During Robbery, Later Dies
April 20, 2013
Police on St. Croix were called to investigate a shooting that occurred on the campus of the University of the Virgin Islands on April 19. They were later informed that the victim died from his injury.
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Elder Injured During Burglary
April 18, 2013
Police on St. Croix are investigating a First Degree Burglary and the assault of the homeowner. Police said two suspects forced their way into a residence in Estate Baron Spot and struck the female several times during the burglary.
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Prisoner Escapes from Golden Grove Adult Correctional Facility.
April 17, 2013
Police were advised at about 10 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 that a prisoner had escaped from the Golden Grove Adult Correctional Facility.
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Police Investigating Two Weapon Related Offences
April 15, 2013
Police on St. Thomas are investigating two separate firearm related crimes. No one was injured in the incidents and one person was arrested.
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Police Investigate Two Robberies and Drugs on A School Campus
April 15, 2013
Police held a 14-year-old minor in protective custody after he was seen by a police officer on the Edith Williams Alternative Academy campus with at least three small plastic bags of what was field tested to be marijuana.
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St. Croix Records its Second Murder of 2013
April 13, 2013
Criminal Investigation Bureau detectives on St. Croix are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the Mutual Homes Apartments in Estate Grove Place. The victim has been identified as 22-year-old Akeem Phillip, a resident of that community.
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