St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – On December 4, 2025, the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) successfully apprehended 18-year-old Janijah Benjamin, who was taken into custody in connection with an investigation regarding stolen vehicles. Benjamin was quickly located and captured through coordinated efforts by the responding officers. He now faces charges of Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, Grand Larceny and Auto Collision. His bail was set at $25,000.00.
The VIPD is urging anyone with information about the incident to contact 911, the Investigation Bureau at -774-2211 extensions 5553, 5554, 5555, or 5556, Crime Stoppers V.I. at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS) or directly to the Chief’s Office at 340-715-5546 or the Commissioner’s Office at 340-715-5506.
