Wanted Person Samuel Rivera, Jr. In Custody Following Discharging of a Firearm Incident in Richmond
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands – Officers of the Virgin Islands Police Department arrested 29-year-old Samuel Rivera Jr. for Reckless Endangerment First, Possession of Unlicensed Firearm and Escape from Custody. […]
Traffic Advisory for USVI Cultural Extravaganza and Caravelle Casino 10th Anniversary Celebration
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands – The Virgin Islands Police Department advises the public of the following traffic restrictions that will be enforced in Christiansted due to events scheduled for […]
VIPD Arrests Suspect on Firearms Charges During Active Homicide Investigation
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands – The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) has arrested a 28-year-old male on multiple firearms-related charges following a law enforcement operation connected to an ongoing […]
UPDATE: VIPD Investigates Shooting Incident at Glynn Service Station that Left Two Individuals Injured
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands – The male victim in this matter succumbed to his injuries. He was identified by next of kin as 23-year-old Joshawn Ayala. The 911 Emergency […]
Officer Fatally Shot in Williams Delight, Investigation Ongoing
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands – The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) is investigating the fatal shooting of an Executive Security Officer that occurred on Sunday, July 26, 2026. The […]
VIPD Investigates Shooting Incident at Glynn Service Station that Left Two Individuals Injured
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands – The 911 Emergency Call Center received a call from a concerned citizen at 12:45 p.m. on July 24, 2026, regarding a male who was […]
Special Operations Bureau Arrests Man on Firearm Charges During Operation Rapid Response
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands — On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, officers assigned to the Special Operations Bureau were conducting patrol along Midland Road in the vicinity of Frontline Bar […]
VIPD to Enforce Child Restraint Use for Back to School
U.S. Virgin Islands – The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD)/Office of Highway Safety (VIOHS) urges caregivers to prioritize safe child passenger safety strategies in back-to-school planning. In the territory, car […]
VIPD Alerts Community Following Increase in Commercial Burglaries and Home Invasions
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) is alerting the community to a recent increase in burglaries at businesses and residential home invasions on St. […]
Patrol Officers Arrest Man Following Domestic Violence Incident
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands – Officers responded to a report of a verbal disturbance on July 20, 2026, at approximately 10:41 p.m., which resulted in the arrest of 42-year-old […]