St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands — On November 7, 2026, at approximately 4:24 a.m., the 911 Emergency Call Center received a report of a stabbing that occurred on Veteran’s Shore Drive, vicinity of Smithfield, Frederiksted. The victim was transported to the Juan F. Luis Hospital for medical attention.
A detective assigned to the Criminal Investigation Bureau initiated an investigation into the incident. During the course of the investigation, detectives identified Keano George as the individual responsible for the stabbing. The victim sustained a collapsed lung because of the stabbing.
Contact was made with the suspect, 21-year-old Keano George, who was present at the Wilbur H. Francis Command Police Station. He was advised of his Miranda Rights.
George, was placed under arrest and charged with Assault in the First Degree, Possession of a Dangerous Weapon During the Commission of a Crime of Violence, and Assault in the Third Degree.
Bail was set in the amount of $75,000.00. George was unable to post bail and was remanded to the custody of the John A. Bell Adult Correctional Facility pending his Advice of Rights Hearing, which is scheduled for Monday, November 9, 2026.
