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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

A.J. Pike St. Croix - V.I. Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea announced that Cecile Douglas, 44, was found guilty on all four counts presented to the jury following a two-day trial in the Virgin Islands Superior Court on St. Croix. Mr. Douglas was convicted of Aggravated Rape in the First Degree, two counts of Unlawful Sexual Conduct in the First Degree, and Child Abuse. The victim was a child under the age of thirteen. The jury deliberated approximately two and a half h

A.J. Pike St. Croix - On June 30, 2026, at around 7:00 pm, the 911 Emergency Call Center notified a Traffic Investigation Bureau officer of a one-vehicle automobile collision that occurred on the eastern shoulder of the southbound lane on Kingshill Road (Route 663) in the vicinity of the Kingshill Cemetery. Preliminary investigation revealed that the driver was operating his red 2007 Nissan Sentra from north to south on Kingshill Road at a high rate of speed when he lo

A.J. Pike St. Croix - On June 29, 2026, at around 8:48 am, the St. Croix Emergency Call Center received a report that a male and female were shot multiple times at Lorraine Village, St. Croix. VIPD and Emergency Medical Services personnel were dispatched to the scene. Both victims were transported to Juan F. Luis Hospital via ambulance and treated for their wounds. They both remain in stable condition. VIPD is searching for the suspect, 22-year old Janigh

A.J. Pike St. Thomas - On Thursday, June 25, 2026, at around 6:30 am, a concerned citizen called the 911 Emergency Call Center to report seeing a male lying on the side of the road, next to a vehicle, in the area of Mahogany Run Villas. VIPD patrol units traveled to the scene and discovered an unresponsive male with multiple gunshot wounds to his body. Emergency Medical Technicians concluded that the male did not have any vital signs. The next of kin was notifie

A.J. Pike **UPDATE!! St. Croix - On Friday, June 26, 2026, at just after 7:00 pm, the St. Croix Emergency Call center received a ShotSpotter notification, along with multiple calls reporting shots fired in the vicinity of the WMJR Service Station in Sion Farm, St. Croix. The Virgin Islands Police Department, Emergency Medical Services, and other emergency personnel were immediately dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, responders discovered an unresponsive adult male w