VIPD Arrests C’sted Robber
- Jun 1
- 1 min read
Updated: Jun 2
A.J. Pike
St. Croix - The VIPD arrested the Market Street robbery suspect, who robbed several victims who were robbed at gunpoint in Christiansted Town over the past couple of months.
The incidents began on April 11, 2026, at just after midnight when the 911 Emergency Call Center received ShotSpotter notification of shots being fired in the area of Market Street in C’sted.
In addition to a report of a robbery taking place in the area, responding officers made contact with numerous victims who disclosed being robbed at gunpoint. The victims were not injured during the robbery. The investigation revealed that Roman Sanchez known as “Buck” was the suspect in these robbery.
On May 21, 2026, the Honorable Judge of the Superior Court issued an arrest warrant for Roman Sanchez and a search warrant for his residence. He is charged with Robbery First Degree, Carrying Firearm openly or concealed, Possession or sale of ammunition, Carrying a dangerous weapon during the commission of a crime of violence, Assault Third, Reckless Endangerment First, and Discharging or Aiming Firearm. His bail was set at $100,000.
On May 28, 2026, members of the Criminal Investigation Bureau and Special Operations Bureau executed the warrants. Mr. Sanchez, 40, was placed under arrest, booked and subsequently transported to the John Bell Correctional facility pending his advice of Rights Hearing on May 29, 2026.
