Child Passengers Targeted for Safety
U.S. Virgin Islands – The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD)/Office of Highway Safety (OHS) certified 13 new Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) through a recent 4-day, intense training. The safety […]
St. Croix Man Arrested on Firearms and Assault-Related Charges Following Investigation
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands – Detectives with the Virgin Islands Police Department have arrested 42-year-old Johnny Taylor following an investigation that revealed he provided false information regarding a reported […]
Execution of Search Warrant Led to the Arrest of a St. Croix Man on Firearm Charge
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands – On July 20, 2026, at approximately 4:00 a.m., members of the Criminal Investigation Bureau along with members of the Special Operations Bureau and Intelligence […]
Man Arrested and Charged with Driving Under the Influence
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands – Officers arrested 68-year-old Francisco Salas for Driving under the influence onSunday, July 19, 2026. At approximately 8:40 p.m., officers observed a vehicle traveling on […]
VIPD Investigates the Death of 4-year-old Gunshot Victim
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands – The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) is investigating the death of a four-year-old boy who sustained a gunshot wound. The St. Croix 911 Emergency […]
Patrol Officers Arrests Two Men in Separate Home Depot Air Conditioner Theft Cases
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands – The Virgin Islands Police Department responded to two separate incidents reported by Home Depot personnel regarding thefts of air conditioning units on Monday, July […]
Janiah Mateo In Custody Following Assault Incident, Second Suspect Remains at Large
JANIAH MATEO – IN CUSTODY SANDRA MADRIGAL – STILL AT LARGE St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands – On July 14, 2026, 25-year-old Janiah Mateo was arrested by members of the […]
Protecting Our Community: Zero Tolerance for Tampering with Government Property
U.S. Virgin Islands – The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) is reminding the public that closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras placed on public roads, highways, and intersections across the territory are […]
Warning Issued About Telephone Company Impersonation Scam Targeting Customers
U.S. Virgin Islands – Consumers are being urged to remain vigilant following reports of a phone scam in which criminals impersonate the telephone provider representative to gain unauthorized access to […]
Woman Arrested for First-Degree Burglary and Assault Following Hospital Ground Incident
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands – On June 23, 2026, at about 1:47 a.m., the 911 Emergency Call Center received a report of a disturbance in the Hospital Ground residential […]