St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands – On April 11, 2025, the Economic Crimes Unit initiated an investigation following a complaint filed by a representative of the Bank of St. Croix regarding an incident of Passing Forged Bills or Notes. The investigation revealed that Jazzmine Ferdinand presented her Florida state driver’s license, while attempting to cash a counterfeit check in the amount of $2,090.39. The check was drawn against the account of a local business and bore forged signatures on the authorization line.
As a result of this investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for Jazzmine Ferdinand.
After being notified, on June 30, 2025, at approximately 2:15 p.m., 21-year-old, Jazzmine Ferdinand surrendered at the Wilbur H. Francis Command Police Station, where she was advised of her rights, served her arrest warrant, and placed under arrest without incident. Subsequently Ferdinand was booked and charged with Attempted Obtaining Money by False Pretense, Forgery, Uttering or Passing Forged or Counterfeited Matters, Passing or Possession of Forged Bills or Notes, Attempted Grand Larceny, Identity Theft, Access to Computer for Fraudulent Purposes, and Conspiracy.
Based on the incident, bail was set at $5,500.00 for the alleged incident. Unable to post bail, Jazzmine Ferdinand was remanded to the John A. Bell Adult Correctional Facility pending her Advice of Rights Hearing scheduled.
