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THE VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT “To Protect and Serve” Office of the Commissioner VIPD NEWS RELEASE - 091526-270 (REVISED) For Immediate Media Distribution September 15, 2026 Contact: VIPD Media Department E-mail: vipdmedia1@vipd.vi.gov Website: www.vipd.gov.vi Virgin Islands Police Department Reminds Residents of Firearms Licensing Requirements U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) Firearms License Division reminds residents of t

A.J. Pike St. Croix - On Monday, September 14, 2026, just before noon, an armed robbery occurred at Caribbean Grocery in Williams Delight, off Queen Mary Highway. The owner of the establishment was robbed at gunpoint, and an undisclosed amount of cash was stolen. The VIPD’s Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals (pictured above) wanted in connection to the armed robbery. During the investigation

A.J. Pike St. Croix - Two armed masked gunmen robbed a female employee at Yum Yum Restaurant in Peter’s Rest just after midnight on Saturday September 12, 2026, keeping her at gunpoint while emptying the cash register and fleeing the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash. The female employee was unable to provide a description of the masked men or of the vehicle they used to flee. She was not injured in the robbery. This was not the first time Yum Yum has be

A.J. Pike St. Croix - On May 5, 2017, a female reported at the Wilbur Francis Command a series of prior sexual assaults that had been committed against a female minor. Investigators identified the suspect as Alexander Burgos Matos, an adult male. Mr. Burgos Matos fled the island of St. Croix during the investigation. An arrest warrant was obtained from a Judge at the Superior Court. On August 25, 2026, Mr. Burgos Matos, 53, was arrested by the Allen County Sheriff’s De

A.J. Pike St. Croix - On Saturday, September 12, 2026, at around 8:30 pm the Emergency Call Center received a report from a woman who had arrived at a residence in Estate St, John, Christiansted, St. Croix. She reported to have found an unresponsive female inside the residence. Upon her discovery, she left the residence and called 911. Responding officers arrived on the scene and located the female victim inside the residence. She appeared to have sustained injuries

A.J. Pike St. Thomas - The 911 Emergency Call Center received a call on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at around 3 pm reporting an accident involving a truck and a motorcycle. They were also notified that the bike had burst into flames and the rider had been ejected. Responding Officers arrived on the scene and observed an unresponsive male lying on the ground near the New Hernhut sign on Weymouth Rhymer Highway. Preliminary investigation revealed that the

A.J. Pike St. Croix - At around 10 pm on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, a concerned citizen called into the 911 Emergency Call Center and reported a gunshot victim was at the Titan Service Station in La Grande Princesse. VIPD responded to the scene and found an adult male lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. EMT arrived shortly after and saw the victim had no signs of life. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim was identified by next of kin

A.J. Pike ST. Croix - UPDATE!! On September 7, 2026 at around 3 pm the 911 Emergency Call Center received a call reporting that a male was stabbed by a relative in Estate Glynn. Upon Police Officers arrival at the scene, they observed an unresponsive adult male. The victim was transported via ambulance to Juan F. Luis Hospital’s Emergency Room. The victim subsequently succumbed as a result of multiple stab wounds. His next of kin identified him as 53-year old Jose Antonio Co

A.J. Pike St. Thomas - A series of frightening incidents involving a wandering nude and lewd man has shaken residents at three different St. Thomas complexes. On August 19, 2026, residents at Magens Bay Junction, apartment complex, reported a man walking completely nude in the main building of the complex. Surveillance footage captured the individual engaging in inappropriate conduct. Further investigation revealed the man unlawfully entered a residence at the Magens Ba

A.J. Pike St. Croix - Deputy Chief of Police for the St. Croix District, Naomi Joseph, held a press briefing on September 3, 2026, to inform the public that two brothers were arrested in connection with the recent string of burglaries that has plagued St. Croix businesses and residents over the past two months. “In response to the barrage of burglaries on St. Croix we have formed a team made up of Officer Loren Williams and Officer Manisa Joseph.” the Deputy Chief

A.J. Pike St. Croix - The VIPD made a swift arrest on St. Croix of a suspect in connection with the August 27, 2026, St. Thomas highway murder of 21-year old Gerell L. Reed. On Saturday, August 29, 2026, Detectives received information indicating that J’vonte Mercer, 23, who was a suspect in Mr. Reed’s murder, was on St. Croix, preparing to board a flight to the U.S. mainland. VIPD Detectives traveled to St. Croix and located Mr. Mercer and placed him under arrest wi

A.J. Pike St. Thomas - The VIPD is investigating a fatal shooting on St. Thomas that occurred during the early morning hours of Thursday, August 27, 2026. At around 2:50 am, the VIPD’s gunshot detection system, ShotSpotter, alerted the 911 Emergency Call Center to multiple shots being fired on Judy M. Gomez Highway in St. Thomas. Shortly thereafter, a concerned citizen reported a vehicle that had struck a wall and that an unresponsive male was inside. Respo