July 21, 2026
A 29-year-old man detained in Florida was returned to St. Croix to face firearm and ammunition charges, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department.
Cue Writer · July 11, 2026
The Virgin Islands Police Department said Akeem Forbes, 37, was charged with simple assault and child abuse after a reported assault involving a 9-year-old on St. Thomas.
Cue Writer · July 11, 2026
A St. Croix contractor was arrested on fraud-related charges after VIPD said an Economic Crimes Unit investigation found more than $181,000 was paid for renovation work that was not completed.
Cue Writer · July 1, 2026
The Virgin Islands Police Department is investigating after 69-year-old Philomen Winston was found unresponsive with wounds in the Historic Danish Cemetery on St. Thomas.
Cue Writer · July 1, 2026
VIPD says traffic from Mongoose Junction to Northshore will close at 8 a.m. for the St. John Celebration parade, with ferry ID checks and safety rules in place.
Cue Writer · July 1, 2026
The Virgin Islands Police Department said a suspect was apprehended after a Friday evening shooting near the WMJR Service Station in Sion Farm that left 50-year-old Pedro Melendez Sanes dead.
Cue Writer · July 1, 2026
Virgin Islands police said Brian Schooler was arrested after a Friday night shooting at WMJR Service Gas Station near Sion Farm left Pedro Melendez Sanes dead.
Cue Writer · July 1, 2026
Police are investigating a burglary at Optimistic Jewelry Design & Repair and an attempted break-in at Valentines Jewelers on St. Thomas.
Cue Writer · July 1, 2026
VIPD said a man and woman were taken to Juan F. Luis Hospital in stable condition after a June 29 shooting at Lorraine Village. Police are searching for 22-year-old Janigh Gonsalves.
Cue Writer · July 1, 2026
The Virgin Islands Police Department said Janigh Gonsalves, 23, is in custody after a June 29 shooting at Lorraine Village that injured two people.
Cue Writer · July 1, 2026
