Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 3, Week 33
August 24, 2011

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, say something.  Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to identify and arrest these criminals.

St. Croix:  In the early morning hours on August 16, 28-year old Eugene Williams was shot multiple times and left to die inside the Harbor View Housing Complex, in the northernmost parking lot.  He died at about 6:20 a.m., according to medical personnel who arrived on the scene.  Please help law enforcement put his killer(s) in jail where they belong.  

St. John:  On July 10, 2011, a 12-foot Caribe inflatable boat was observed to be securely docked with its black 15 horsepower Mercury outboard motor mounted on it in the area of the customs dock in Cruz Bay.  On July 14, at approximately 3:00 p.m., the owner discovered that the vessel was on dry dock and the engine, fuel tank, a one kilogram chrome Bruce anchor, and a foot pump were missing.

St. Thomas:  On Saturday April 7, at about 1:00 a.m. in the area of Levkoi Strade, better known as deJongh Gut, Troy Gomes heard a disturbance at a neighbor’s residence and went to assist.  In the process, he was shot, and on April 13 he died of his injuries.  Please tell us what you know so the family of Mr. Gomes can have some closure, and the person(s) responsible can be put behind bars.

Please continue to help make our community a safer place to live by submitting information on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators speak several languages.  If your tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a cash reward of up to $2,500.  The minimum reward for the arrest of a murder suspect is $1,500.  For the arrest of a burglary suspect, it is $714 plus 10% of the value of any property recovered.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.

 Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 08/24/2011:
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The .mp3 files in both English and Spanish will be posted here by 2:00PM Tuesday 08/23/2011  

Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 3, Week 32
August 17, 2011

Crime Stoppers needs your help to solve the following burglaries.  If you know something, say something, as it is very difficult for law enforcement to identify and arrest burglars without your help.  Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix:  Over the past several weeks, burglaries have occurred in the mid-island area of St. Croix, encompassing the following communities: Ginger Thomas, Strawberry, and Barren Spot leading to Mary`s Fancy.  These burglars are entering homes and stealing family possessions.  Tell us what you have seen.  Describe the people involved, any vehicles, and the people who are buying the stolen items.

St. John:  On Monday August 8 at around 2:15 a.m., police were dispatched to a burglary in progress at Isla Vista Villa in Estate Pastory, which was occupied by a couple.  The husband had been investigating a noise on the lower level, and encountered an intruder who was entering the villa through the northwestern door.  While his wife called 911, the husband struggled with the intruder who hit him on the head with a black handgun and then fled.  The intruder was described as a black male, 5’ 5” tall, 130 pounds, wearing dark clothing and a dark bandana or doo-rag.

We have the power to minimize the problem of burglary.  Let’s continue to help make our community a safer place to live by submitting information on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators speak several languages.  The minimum reward for the arrest of a burglar is $714 plus 10% of the value of the property recovered.  The maximum reward is $2,500.  Rewards are paid according to your instructions.

Crime Stoppers has been asked, “Where does the specific information about crimes mentioned in our weekly release come from?”  All specifics about crimes are provided by law enforcement.  For St. Croix, the info currently comes from Lt. Thomas Hannah.  On St. Thomas, it is provided by Officer Nicholas Francois.  On St. John, the source is Deputy Chief Darren Foy.

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 08/17/2011:
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 3, Week 31
August 10, 2011

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, say something, as law enforcement cannot control crime without the help of all of us. 

St. Croix:  Over the past several months, the Harvey/Bethlehem Housing Community has been plagued by robberies, thefts and burglaries.  Unknown individuals have stripped homes of copper tubing and wiring, robbed individuals in their homes, and broken into maintenance storage areas.  Burglary only pays if the burglar needs the goods or can sell them.  Tell us what you know about the thieves and the unscrupulous individuals and dealers who are buying the stolen goods so law enforcement can identify and arrest them.  The minimum reward for the arrest of a burglar is $714 plus 10% of the value of the property recovered.  The maximum reward is $2,500.

St. John:  During the nights of July 29 and 30, three burglaries occurred in Estate Enighed, Estate Bethany, and Estate Chocolate Hole.  In all three burglaries, the residents had left a sliding glass door, a window, or a front door unlocked before going to sleep.  Upon awakening, they discovered their residences had been burglarized.  VIPD is urging all citizens to make sure that they thoroughly lock and secure all doors and windows of their residences and businesses, as burglaries are a crime of opportunity.  When that opportunity is removed, the chance of a burglary is reduced.

St. Thomas:  On Sunday July 31 around 7:30 p.m., Alexis Lima was shot in the area of Fort Milner at the Cock Pit by an unknown assailant who later escaped from the area.

Let’s continue to help make our community a safer place to live by submitting information on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators speak several languages.  If your information leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a cash reward of up to $2,500.

 Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 08/10/2011:
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 3, Week 30
August 03, 2011

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following murders.  If you know something, say something.  Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to identify and arrest the killers. 

St. Croix:  On Monday July 4, shortly after midnight, 41-year-old Deron Francis was found murdered on the road of the Randolph Lockhart Elementary School (the old St. Dunstan campus) in Estate Orange Grove.  Help bring closure to the family and friends of Mr. Francis by telling us what you know about this murder. 

St. John:  Police are seeking additional information on the murder of Juan Ayala who was murdered outside his home in Estate Pastory on January 5, 2009 at about 8:00 a.m.  Police believe there may be two suspects, one of whom may be a black male with braided hair.

St. Thomas:  On the morning of July 4, two senseless and vicious shooting murders occurred.  The first was at about 4:30 a.m. in the area of Value Food in Estate Thomas where Calvin Dowe was found with multiple gunshot wounds.  The second was at about 5:45 a.m. in the Contant area where the body of Eladio Martinez was found in the parking lot of the area known as Soto Town.

Please continue to help make our community a safer place to live by submitting information on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators speak several languages.  If your tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a cash reward of up to $2,500.  The minimum reward for the arrest of a homicide suspect is $1,500.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards. 

Crime Stoppers currently has 17 unpaid rewards totaling $11,757 from tips received as far back as August 2009.  If you submitted a tip during this time period, please check to see if your tip qualifies for a reward, as unclaimed rewards expire 6 months after they are awarded.

Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 3, Week 29
July 27, 2011

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, say something, as law enforcement cannot control crime without the help of the community.

St. Croix:  Over the past few weeks, several shooting incidents have caused the death or serious injury of persons 18 to 41 years of age across the island.  Please help stop the suffering by telling us who is committing these shootings, and who is supplying the guns.

St. John:  Between 6:00 p.m. Sunday July 17 and 5:30 a.m. Monday July 18, Deli Grotto at Mongoose Junction was burglarized.  The burglar entered by breaking the bathroom window on the eastern side of the building and left from the same window, stealing over $2,500 from the cash register and a safe. 

St. Thomas:  On Friday July 15 at about 7:30 p.m., police responded to a call of shots fired behind Weekes And Weekes Bakery in Savan.  Upon arrival, they found a young man had been severely injured by gunshots.  Witnesses reported that a group of young men, dressed all in black, came into the area and opened fire with numerous weapons. 

You are making a difference.  Please continue to help make our community a safer place to live by submitting information on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual.  If your tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a cash reward of up to $2,500.  The minimum reward for the recovery of an illegal weapon is $500.  For the arrest of a burglary suspect, it is $714 plus 10% of the value of any property recovered. 

Since January 2009, the community has provided 1284 anonymous tips that have helped law enforcement to make 135 arrests and to recover 77 illegal weapons and more than $106,000 of stolen cash and property.  Please keep your tips coming.  You can also join us in the fight against crime by visiting www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org and becoming a dues-paying member.  

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 07/27/2011:
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 3, Week 28
July 20, 2011

Crime Stoppers needs your help to reduce crime in our territory.  If you know something, say something, as law enforcement cannot control crime without your help.  Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix:  On Wednesday July 6, at about 4:30 a.m., shots were fired outside a strip club on Company Street in Christiansted, leaving several vehicles damaged by bullets.  Witnesses heard shots fired outside the strip club and then saw a dark colored pick-up truck leaving the scene at a high rate of speed.  When law enforcement arrived, they found only gunshot damage to several vehicles and to the doors leading to the strip club.  Later that morning, police were notified of a 22-year-old male victim at the hospital who had suffered several gun shots wounds to the body from the shooting outside the strip club.  Help law enforcement put an end to this senseless violence.

St. John:  On Tuesday January 11 at 2:02 p.m., police were dispatched to Merchants Commercial Bank on St. John in response to a robbery.  Sources stated that two armed masked men stormed into the bank, robbed it of more than $20,000, and escaped in a blue Suzuki Jimny.  One of the robbers was wearing a blue jump suit and white sneakers.

St. Thomas:  On Thursday June 30 at about 8:00 p.m., Mr. Dennis Harrigan was robbed of his chain at gunpoint in the Savan area.  During the robbery, the gunman shot Mr. Harrigan, causing serious injury.

Let’s continue to help make our community a safer place to live by submitting information on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators speak several languages.  If your information leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a cash reward of up to $2,500. 

Crime Stoppers USVI is run entirely by volunteers and is financed by membership dues and sponsor contributions.  To join us in the fight against crime, please visit our website at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org and become a dues-paying member.  

 Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 07/20/2011:
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 3, Week 27
July 13, 2011

Crime Stoppers needs your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, say something, as law enforcement cannot control crime without your help. 

St. Croix:  On Tuesday June 23 at about 6:00 p.m., Perfection Jewelry store in Sunny Isle was robbed of cash and jewelry by two masked gunmen.  One was about 5` 11" tall and the other was about 5` 7" tall.  If you saw any males carrying bags or guns, masked or unmasked, matching the heights given, say something.  And remember that purchasing stolen property is illegal.  If someone offers you jewelry at a bargain price, let us know.

St. John:  On Tuesday June 28 at about 1:30 p.m., a visitor at Francis Bay left her bag on the beach for 30 minutes while she swam.  Afterwards, she discovered her watch was missing.  It is a Raymond Weil ladies watch with a white gold rectangular face and diamonds for the numbers.

St. Thomas:  On the morning of July 4, two senseless and vicious shooting murders occurred.  The first was at about 4:30 a.m. in the area of Value Food in Estate Thomas where Calvin Dowe was found with multiple gunshot wounds.  The second was at about 5:45 a.m. in the Contant area where the body of Eladio Martinez was found in the parking lot of the area known as Soto Town.

Please continue to help make our community a safer place to live by submitting information on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators speak several languages.  If your tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a cash reward of up to $2,500.  The minimum reward for the arrest of a murder suspect is $1,500.  For an armed robber, it is $900 plus 10% of the value of any property recovered.  For a thief, it is $714 plus 10% of the value of any property recovered.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.

Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 3, Week 26
July 06, 2011

Media please note:  We are very sorry to report that there will not be a Crime Stoppers release this week as VIPD did not get the necessary information to us in time for us to prepare it.

Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 3, Week 25
June 29, 2011

Crime Stoppers needs your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, say something, as law enforcement cannot control crime without your help.  Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix:  On Saturday June 18, at 1:30 p.m., 22-year-old Rasenjoni Williams and his 18-year-old wife Amaria Williams were found dead on the beach in LaGrande Princess.  Police were searching the area after receiving several calls of shots fired at about 12:30 p.m.  It appears that the couple was taking a stroll along LaGrande Princess beach front when they were killed.

St. John:  On June 4 at 4:57 a.m. at Sapphire Breeze Villa at Estate Bethany, an armed robber forced his way from the patio into the master bedroom.  After a brief scuffle with the father, his three children entered the bedroom.  The intruder waved his gun, demanded money, and became enraged when he discovered there was little to be had.  The intruder is described as a black male, short hair, 5’9” to 6’ tall wearing a black T-shirt, black pants and a mask.  If you saw anyone that morning or the night before fitting this description, please tell us.

St. Thomas:  On Wednesday June 22 at approximately 6:30 p.m., police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Frenchtown near the ball park.  Details are sketchy as to who fired the shots or the motive.  This incident happened in a very public area.

We need to get the criminals who were involved in the above crimes off our streets.  Please tell us what you know by submitting information on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators speak several languages.  If your tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a cash reward of up to $2,500.  The minimum reward for the arrest of a murder suspect is $1,500.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 06/29/2011:
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 3, Week 24
June 22, 2011

Almost all of us want a safe community.  But too many of us think that reporting a criminal is “snitching,” while others continue to buy stolen goods, thereby helping to make “crime pay.”  We need to ensure that crime does not pay.  So far, your tips have helped law enforcement make 134 arrests.  Tell us what you know about the following crimes and help keep the arrests coming.  We will not eliminate crime completely, but with your help, we can make crime in our territory a minor irritation.  If you know something, say something.

St. Croix:  One of the most hidden crimes in our community is elder abuse, which can be physical, emotional, sexual, or financial.  By learning the signs of elder abuse and how to act on behalf of an elderly person who is being abused, you will be helping someone while strengthening your own defenses against future elder abuse.  If you suspect a senior is being abused, please tell us.  For more information on the warning signs, please Google “Elder Abuse and Neglect.”

St. John:  On Wednesday June 1, a burglary occurred at a residence at 110 Little Cinnamon Bay between 5:50 a.m. and 3:55 p.m.  The burglar(s) entered the home via the wooden window shutters on the eastern side.  Items stolen were a grey Canon A590 IS digital camera, a grey Olympus SP-60042 digital camera, a belt with a buckle of a pirate’s head wearing a red head tie, and a red buckle that says “Don’t Drink and Drive.”

St. Thomas:  On Sunday June 12, a residence at 394-204 Hidden Valley was burglarized between Noon and 3:00 p.m.  The burglar(s) entered the house via a window on the eastern side of the house and exited via the eastern door.  Items stolen were a flat screen TV and various jewelry.

Help make our community a safer place to live by continuing to submit information on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  The minimum reward for the arrest of a burglary suspect is $714 plus 10% of the value of any property recovered.

Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 3, Week 18
May 11, 2011

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, say something.  Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix:  VIPD is asking your help to locate a missing person.  On Sunday April 3, Susan Spencer was seen boarding the 3:45 p.m. ferry from St. Thomas to St. Croix.  According to information provided to police, she was also seen on the ferry while it was under way to St. Croix.  Ms. Spencer is white, 5’ 5” tall, about 165 pounds, with strawberry blonde hair, hazel eyes, and a tattoo on her wrist of three stars and the words, “One love”.  If you saw Ms. Spencer on the ferry or any time after it docked at Gallows Bay, please give us the details.

St. John:  On Friday April 15 at Salt Pond Beach, between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., a locked rental vehicle, with all four of the windows open about one inch, was burglarized.  Although there were no signs of how the burglar entered the car, the following items are missing:  A wallet containing $200 cash, a driver’s license, bank and credit cards, a birth certificate and a Nintendo DS along with two PSP video games.

St. Thomas: On Thursday May 5, Jouvert celebrations had to be stopped because of violence.  On one occasion, several people were stabbed, allegedly by one individual.  Please help us identify this person and help send a message that this behavior will not be tolerated at Carnival or at any other time.

Let’s continue to help make our community a safer place to live by submitting information on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org  or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators speak several languages.  If your tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a cash reward to be paid according to your instructions.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 05/11/2011:
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The .mp3 files in both English and Spanish will be posted here by 2:00PM Tuesday 05/10/2011 

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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 3, Week 17
May 04, 2011

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, say something.  Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix: On Saturday May 15, 2010 at 6:00 p.m., VIPD found the body of 19 year-old Eston Farrel of Estate Richmond in an abandoned house in Estate Strawberry.  The day before, on Friday May 14, Mr. Farrel was last seen alive at about 7:30 a.m. driving his red Toyota Tercel.  The car was also seen in the Estate Strawberry and Watergut areas, being driven by Mr. Farrel or another person.  The car was found burned Friday night around 10:00 p.m.  A picture of the vehicle can be seen on our website.  The minimum reward for the arrest of the killer(s) is $1,500.

Red Toyota Tercel belonging to Eston Farrel of St. Croix

St. John: On Wednesday April 20 at about 12:30 a.m., a manager’s white Apple MacBook with a Hitachi hard drive were stolen from a table at Jake’s restaurant in Cruz Bay.  The total value of the equipment is $2,100.  The minimum reward for the arrest of a thief is $714 plus 10% of the value of any property recovered.  There is a good chance that the person who stole this laptop will try to sell it.  If someone offers to sell you an item at a bargain price, please assume it is stolen property and report the attempted sale to law enforcement, or if you want to remain anonymous, report your information to Crime Stoppers.  Remember that receiving stolen property is also illegal.

Law enforcement cannot control crime without your help.  Let’s continue to help make our community a safer place to live by submitting information on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators speak several languages.  If your tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a cash reward to be paid according to your instructions.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 05/04/2011:
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 3, Week 16
April 27, 2011

Crime Stoppers needs your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, say something, as law enforcement cannot make our territory safe without your help.  Even the smallest bit of information may be just what is needed to solve these cases.

St. Croix:  On Saturday November 12, 2005 at about 8:00 p.m., police  responded to a report of “shots fired” at the Campo Rico bus shanty, and found 30-year old Steve Hart, a resident of the Marley housing community, sitting in an upright position with multiple gunshot wounds to his lifeless body.  Police believe that somebody who was not involved in the killing saw what happened.  Help law enforcement identify the killer(s) by telling us what you know. 

St. John:  On April 18 at about 10:40 p.m., the owner of the residence at 6N Enighed discovered that a burglar had entered her home via the locked front door, and had stolen over $5,000 worth of women’s gold jewelry.  A list of the stolen necklaces, rings, and earrings can be found on our website.  Help put a stop to these types of burglaries by reporting anyone offering to sell you jewelry that may have been stolen.

The following items were reported stolen from a residence at 6N Enighed, St. John, on April 18, 2011:

• 20-inch silver and gold basket weave necklace and bracelet set valued at $1,800
• 18-inch yellow gold herring bone necklace valued at $1,500
• 16-inch gold hugs and kisses necklace valued at $1,300
• Yellow gold ladies knotted design ring valued at $495
• 14K gold 2 balls design ladies ring valued at $299
• Gold ball hammered finish earrings valued at $210
• Yellow gold Coco Chanel pair of earrings valued at $175
• 14K gold pair of half ball finished stud earrings valued at $160

St. Thomas:  On Thursday April 7 at about 1:30 a.m., in the area of DeJongh gut, a resident, while opening the door to his home, was attacked and tied up by a gun-toting assailant who was dressed in black and wearing a mask.  A neighbor, Troy Gomes, came to his rescue, there was a struggle for the gun, and Mr. Gomes, who later died, was shot several times.  The assailant then ran off.  Don’t let this good neighbor’s death be in vain. 

Tell us what you know by submitting information on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators speak several languages.  If your tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a cash reward to be paid according to your instructions.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 04/27/2011:
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 3, Week 15
April 20, 2011

Crime Stoppers and the officers and detectives of local law enforcement thank the citizens of the U.S. Virgin Islands who have submitted 1,140 tips concerning various criminal acts over the last two years.  Your tips have assisted in making at least 117 arrests while helping to bring closure to victims and their families.

The tips we receive involve persons suspected of murder, burglary, robbery, sexual assault, and many other types of crime.  For example, in St. Croix, an individual is now in jail after trying to avoid apprehension from his involvement in the shooting death of a resident.  The list of unsolved criminal acts is long, but now, because of your assistance, the list has become shorter.  Crime Stoppers and law enforcement thank you, the anonymous tipsters, for your help in making our territory safer.  Without your assistance, those 117 suspects would not have been arrested. 

However, we cannot rest on our accomplishments as there are many other criminals who need to be brought before the bar of justice.  One example is the killer(s) of Juan Ayala, a resident of St. John, who was shot in his driveway on the morning of January 5, 2009 at about 8:00 a.m.  Another is the person(s) who shot and killed Sean O’Connell in the area of Mandahl Beach on St. Thomas as he and his wife were returning home on Friday April 1 at 9:50 p.m.  Law enforcement cannot control crime without the help of citizens.  If you know something, say something.  Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to identify and arrest these criminals.

Let’s continue to help make our community a safer place to live by submitting information on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators speak several languages.  If your tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a cash reward of up to $2,500.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 04/20/2011:
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The .mp3 files in both English and Spanish will be posted here by 2:00PM Tuesday 04/19/2011 

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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 3, Week 14
April 13, 2011

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, say something.  Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to identify and arrest these criminals.

St. Croix: Help law enforcement locate Ernest John, a man of Caribe descent who did gardening work for various individuals in and around the Estate Calquohoun and Mt. Victory areas.  A picture of him is on our website at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org [see below].  He is accused of sexually molesting a seven-year-old girl in August 2003.  He may be in the territory, the Dominican Republic, or elsewhere.  Help bring closure to this young person’s plight.

St. John:  Between 9:00 p.m. on Monday February 21, and 9:00 a.m. the next day, two motorcycles were stolen.  A 2008 Suzuki GSX-R1000 with license number M4500 was stolen from 16-15 Estate Adrian.  It is black, bronze, and silver.  A 2001 Suzuki GSX-R with license number M4491 was stolen from 13U Bellevue Village.  It is white, silver, and blue with a red “R” on the front.  The minimum reward for an arrest is $525 plus 10% of the value of property recovered.  The maximum reward is $2,500.

St. Thomas:  On Thursday April 7 at approximately 1:30 a.m., in the area of Dejongh gut, a resident, while opening the door to his home, was attacked and tied up by a gun-toting assailant who was dressed in black and wearing a mask.  A neighbor came to his rescue, there was a struggle for the gun, and the neighbor was shot several times.  The assailant then ran off.

Let’s continue to help make our community a safer place to live by submitting information on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators speak several languages.  If your tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, you will receive a cash reward to be paid according to your instructions.  Crime Stoppers recently approved ten new rewards.  If you submitted a tip, please check to see if you qualify for a reward. 

Wanted for Child Molestation
Help VIPD locate Ernest John

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Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 04/13/2011:
CSUSVI 04.13.2011 English.mp3
CSUSVI 04.13.2011 Spanish.mp3
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The .mp3 files in both English and Spanish will be posted here by 2:00PM Tuesday 04/12/2011 

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