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A.J. Pike St. Croix - The VIPD is advising the community that three suspects have been arrested in connection with separate burglary investigations on St. Croix. On July 17, 2026, 34-year old Orsel Edney was arrested and charged with Third-Degree Burglary in connection with a burglary that occurred on June 24, 2026 at Ambiance Lounge. On July 30, 2026, 58-year old David Jakubens was arrested and charged with Third-Degree Burglary for breaking into WMJR Service S

A.J. Pike St. Croix - Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) Deputy Chief of Police, St. Croix District, Naomi Joseph provided important details about the rash of robberies, burglaries and home invasions that have recently rocked the St. Croix community. “We are having a rash of robberies and burglaries on St. Croix. And the burglaries range from you not locking your doors at home and coming back to find your house ransacked, to being in your home - all hours of the d

A.J. Pike St. Croix - In the immediate aftermath of the July 26, 2026, pre-dawn, murder of Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) Officer Eustace Charles, VIPD Officers were dispatched by the VITEMA 911 Emergency Call Center on July 26, 2026, at around 6:46 am, to investigate a reported discharging of shots in an incident in the Richmond area, St. Croix. But before VIPD eventually issued a “Wanted” Escapee BOLO (that included an armed and dangerous warning) for 29-yea

A.J. Pike ST. Croix - The VIPD has issued a statement that the public search for Samuel “Pilie” Rivera Jr. has ended and that he is now in custody. After somehow escaping police custody while still in handcuffs and barefoot, Mr. Rivera was considered armed and dangerous and wanted, as of this point, on a charge of carrying a firearm openly or concealed. He was known to frequent the areas of Princess, Harbor View, Richmond, Profit and Calquohoun. In what could be a rela

A.J. Pike Update! The male victim in the shooting, who died of his wounds, has been identified as 23-year old Joshawn Ayala. St. Croix - The 911 Emergency Call Center received a call from a concerned citizen at 12:45 pm, July 24, 2026, regarding a male who was shot in the head and a female who was also shot at Moe’s Service Station parking lot in Estate Glynn, St. Croix. Upon VIPD officers’ arrival on the scene, they observed a male and a female in a black SUV, both wit

A.J. Pike Update!! The VIPD is actively searching for an escaped inmate. The escapee has been identified as Samuel "Pilie" Rivera Jr. who fled police custody while still in handcuffs. Last seen near Diamond Ruby by JFL Hospital. Mr. Rivera was wearing a white tank top, dark knee-length jeans, and no shoes. He is armed and dangerous. Do not approach but reach out to police if you suspect seeing Mr. Rivera. St. Croix - The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) is investigatin

M.A. Dworkin USVI - Governor Albert Bryan Jr. delivered a live public address Sunday, July 26, 2026, to call upon Virgin Islanders to remain calm, reject violence and cooperate with law enforcement in the investigation into the shooting death of Virgin Islands Police Department Executive Security Unit Officer Eustace Charles. The Governor reassured the Virgin Islands community that an intensive and coordinated law enforcement response is under way by both the VIPD and the FB

A.J. Pike St. Croix - The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) is alerting the community to a recent dramatic increase in burglaries at businesses, along with a rise in residential home invasions on St. Croix. The VIPD is urging the community to remain vigilant during this lawless spree and report any suspicious activity immediately. Besides for the rash of continual late night break-ins to businesses in the Christiansted Town area, the VIPD has now received reports

A.J. Pike St. Croix - The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) is investigating the death of a four-year old boy who sustained a fatal gunshot wound. The 911 Emergency Call Center received notification on Thursday July 16, 2026, at 7:01 pm, of a boy who was a gunshot victim. The child was transported to Juan F. Luis Hospital for emergency medical treatment, but despite lifesaving efforts, the four-year old, who has yet to be identified, succumbed to his injuries.

A.J. Pike St. Croix - On Monday, July 13, 2026, the VIPD responded to two separate incidents reported by Home Depot St. Croix regarding the theft of air conditioning units. The first incident was reported at 5:07 pm, where two individuals were allegedly seen stealing four Quul Brand Smart Inverter Air Conditioning units. While Officers were responding to the case, they saw fit to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by 30-year old Elroy Tonge, a suspect who

A.J. Pike St. Croix - On February 9, 2026, at around 1:30 pm, a report was made to VIPD regarding the sexual assault of a minor. A Detective from the Criminal Investigation Bureau was assigned to investigate the matter, which disclosed that a female minor had been allegedly sexually assaulted by Ajahny Joseph. During the investigation, Detectives learned that Mr. Joseph was no longer on the island of St. Croix. On April 7, 2026, Detectives obtained an arrest wa

A.J. Pike St. Croix - On July 2, 2026, at around 2:15 pm the St. Croix 911 Emergency Call Center received multiple calls reporting a male gunshot victim at Croixville Apartments, in Frederiksted, St. Croix. VIPD arrived on the scene along with Emergency Medical Technicians and confirmed that a male had been shot to death. He was identified by next of kin as Anthony Hazlewood, age 34. The murder brings the Territory’s homicide count for 2026 to 25, with 13 record