Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 2, Week 25
June 30, 2010

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 Tuesday June 15, between midnight and 3:30 a.m., burglar(s) broke into the Grove Place Fire Station through a locked door while fire fighters were out working to protect the home of a citizen.  When the fire fighters returned to their home away from home, they found it had been desecrated by the thieves who had stolen three laptop computers, a DVR, and other items used by fire personnel during their tour of duty at the station.  Help law enforcement identify the person(s) responsible for this shameful burglary.

St. John:  On Tuesday June 22, a villa on Ridge Rock Road was burglarized. The suspect entered through the kitchen door and removed a red Toshiba laptop, two book readers, a Zeiss spotting scope, and three cable boxes.

St. Thomas:  On Saturday June 26 at 4:45 a.m., police received a call from the emergency room that two black males had dropped off an unresponsive male who had been shot several times, and who died of his injuries. Please help police figure out where, when and why this shooting occurred. 

Community members can submit tips 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 a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.  Our technology makes it virtually impossible for anyone to trace your tip back to you.  To learn how it works, visit www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org . 

Thanks to law enforcement successfully closing two more of your tips, Crime Stoppers has recently authorized two rewards totaling $2,857 that have not yet been paid.  Please check the status of your tips to see if you are one of the tipsters.

Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 2, Week 24
June 23, 2010

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:  Sometime between 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16th and 6:00 a.m. the next day, vandals damaged eight vehicles belonging to Terminix in Peter’s Rest.  It appears the suspect(s) used a pick axe from the back of one of the trucks to smash door windows and one windshield.  Although nothing was stolen from any of the vehicles, extensive damage was done and the perpetrator(s) need to be brought to justice.  The reward for an arrest is $1000. 

St. John:  Dog fighting is cruel, inhumane, and a felony offense in our territory.  Please help put a stop to this by providing us with the times and locations of the fights, and the names of the persons involved in this animal cruelty.  The minimum reward for an arrest is $350. 

St. Thomas:  On October 23, 2009 at about 10:00 pm in the area of Hospital Gade by Jarvis School, Mr. Oster Henry was struck by a light blue Jeep Liberty that left the scene and drove up towards Mafolie.  Mr. Henry sustained serious injuries and died.  Help police identify the driver of this vehicle.  The minimum reward for an arrest is $900.

Community members can submit tips 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 a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.  Our technology makes it virtually impossible for anyone to trace your tip back to you.  To learn how it works, visit www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org . 

If you have an unsolved crime you would like Crime Stoppers to feature, send an e-mail to CrimeStoppersVI@gmail.com .

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 06/23/2010:
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 2, Week 23
June 16, 2010

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 Wednesday, February 4, 2004, at about 10:00 p.m., Bureau of Corrections Officer Raymond Jackson was fatally shot outside the former location of Tiger Mini Mart in Estate Ruby near Island Center.  An unknown gunman silently appeared from the rear of the building and opened fire, striking him several times.  No one was able to provide a description of the assailant who fled the scene on foot. 

St. John:  On April 19, after midnight, a home was burglarized at 465 Chocolate Hole.  While the residents slept, perpetrators entered the home and removed several items, including a Samsung cell phone, HP laptop, Sony and Magnavox digital cameras, three wallets with credit cards, driver`s licenses, a check book, and $150 cash.  Surveillance cameras showed two light-complexion males, one tall and slim, the other of medium height, stocky, and muscular.  Surveillance photos are available at our website. [These are not yet available. We apologize for the delay.]

St. Thomas:  On June 11, at 2:45 a.m., police responded to a shooting in the area of Drake’s Seat.  The victim, Victor Wallace, indicated that while he was waiting for a friend, someone drove by the area in a red Honda Civic.  The victim started to drive towards Louisenhoj Castle when a male fired several shots at him from the left side of the road, hitting Mr. Wallace several times. 

Community members can submit tips 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 a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.  Our technology makes it virtually impossible for anyone to trace your tip back to you.  To learn how it works, visit www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org .

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 06/16/2010:
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 2, Week 22
June 09, 2010

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 Friday May 21 at 3:15 a.m., VIPD responded to a shooting incident near building 25 in the Lorraine Village apartment complex.  While investigating, officers found a 26-year-old man on the ground with a gunshot wound to the back.  The victim was conscious, but unable to provide information on the shooter(s).  The minimum reward for an arrest in this case is $892.  Tell the perpetrators that you want this senseless activity stopped by telling us what you know.

St. John:  On Tuesday June 1 in the area of 7B Susannaberg, burglar(s) entered a house by prying open a door.  A PlayStation 3 and cash were taken.  The minimum reward for an arrest is $714.  Please tell us what you know. 

St. Thomas:  On October 31, 2009 at about 9:20 p.m., police responded to shots fired in the area of Tutu by the intersection of the one-way road out of Oliver School.  Upon arrival, police made contact with gunshot victim Orande Francis, who later died.  Mr. Francis was in the public street when he was shot.  The minimum reward for an arrest in this case is $1,071.  Help VIPD find the killer(s).

Community members can submit tips 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 a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.  Please note that our technology makes it virtually impossible for anyone to trace your tip back to you.

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 and become a dues-paying member.
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 2, Week 21
June 02, 2010

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 Monday May 24 at 4:00 a.m., two armed males robbed Gas For Less near Sunny Isle shopping center, taking an undetermined amount of cash and a blue Toshiba laptop.  One robber wore coveralls, a mask and gloves, while the second wore a black trench coat with a dark shirt over his head.  A third person was waiting in what appeared to be a white Suzuki SUV.  The three people fled in this vehicle. The minimum reward for an arrest is $900.

St. John:  On May 15, in the area of Estate Carolina, an OTC Genisys EVO auto mechanic diagnostic kit worth about $3000 was stolen.  The minimum reward for an arrest and the return of the property is $1,000. 

St. Thomas:  On July 28, 2007 at 7:44 a.m., police responded to Peterborg Road near Little Magens where blood was reported coming out of the trunk of a car on the road.  Alvin Morton, a Government House employee, was found shot to death in the truck of his car.  Mr. Morton was last seen alive the night before at Griffith Ball Park where he was to play softball.  However, he left before the game started and was not seen again.  The minimum reward for an arrest is $1,250. 

Over the last 16 months, several homicides have been prevented by persons calling the Crime Stoppers tip line. If you know of a retaliatory crime that is going to take place, please call us or 911 right away.  You might save a life. 

Community members can submit tips 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 a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions. 

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 06/02/2010:
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 2, Week 20
May 26, 2010

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 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 $1,250.

Red Toyota Tercel belonging to Eston Farrel of St. Croix,
from the current Crime Of The Week

St. John:  On Tuesday May 18, the office trailer of Blue Stone Services at Virgin Grand Estates was broken into.  Stolen items included three cordless drills, an impact driver, seven 18-volt batteries, a saw, and a hammer drill.  Police believe a vehicle was used to transport the items from the scene.

St. Thomas:  On July 20, 2007 at 9:23 a.m. Trevor Joseph was ambushed by an armed robber(s) outside the lobby of Emerald Beach Resort in Lindberg Bay where he had just serviced an ATM machine.  Mr. Joseph was shot multiple times and died from his injuries.  The murderer(s) escaped with a large amount of money.  The minimum reward for an arrest is $1,250.

The Territory:  Crime Stoppers is offering a $2,000 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of the individuals responsible for the May 13 burglary and arson of the Virgin Islands Lottery office located at 78-79 Kronprindsens Gade in Charlotte Amalie.  The individuals were captured by a surveillance video as they carried out the crime, which occurred between 5:30 and 6:00 a.m.  Pictures can be viewed at our website. [see http://www.crimestoppersusvi.org/custom.aspx?p=4]

Community members can submit tips on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and our stateside operators are bilingual. 

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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 2, Week 19
May 19, 2010

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 April 6 at about 8:30 p.m., 31-year-old Duane "Bobo" Bruce of Lorraine Village Housing Community was shot to death in the Estate Constitution Hill area.  VIPD believes the shooter may have been involved in the gunpoint carjacking of a white Ford Bronco right after the shooting, and that an AK-47 was used in this, and possibly several other shootings.  The minimum reward for the arrest of the killer(s) is $1,250.  

St. John:  On May 13 at a villa in Virgin Grand, a burglar entered at night through an unlocked door.  Items stolen included a notebook computer and case, a DVD external writer, a Droid cell phone, a watch, an iPod, a T-100 Sony camera, a video camera, and two passports.  The minimum reward for the arrest of the burglar is $714.

St. Thomas:  On May 9 after 9 p.m., a double homicide occurred on Brookman Road near the Cockpit.  Ronald Lewis and Ajahi Henneman both died after they were shot several times. The shooter(s) may have been shooting from the area of the cemetery on Brookman Road.  The minimum reward for the arrest of the killer(s) is $2,500.

Community members can submit tips 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 a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.  Our technology makes it virtually impossible for anyone to trace your tip back to you.  To learn how it works, visit www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org .

Law enforcement has new questions on several homicide and burglary tips.  If you submitted a tip this year, please contact Crime Stoppers to see if see if there`s a question for you.

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 05/19/2010:
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 2, Week 18
May 12, 2010

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

St. Croix:  On February 3 at about 8:30 p.m., 31-year old Gary Gonsalves and his 16-year-old nephew, Charlesworth Gonsalves Jr., were shot and killed in the Mutual Homes Housing Community.  Please tell us who was involved along with any vehicle information you remember.  The minimum reward for an arrest is $2,500.

St. John:  Police are requesting your assistance with a burglary that occurred on May 5 at 36-56 Virgin Grand Estate.  The suspect entered through a door while the occupants were at home.  A green and black backpack was taken which contained a U.S. passport, driver’s license, HP laptop, Lumix camera, iPod Shuffle, cash, and credit cards.  The minimum reward for an arrest is $714.

St. Thomas:  Recently there has been an increase of burglaries in the areas of Altona, Estate Thomas, Solberg, and Annas Retreat.  These burglaries are happening during the day while the residents are away.  Items taken include jewelry, money and electronics.  The minimum reward for an arrest is $714.

Community members can submit tips 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 a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.  Our technology makes it virtually impossible for anyone to trace your tip back to you.  To learn how it works, visit www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org .

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 and become a dues-paying member.  If you have an unsolved crime you would like Crime Stoppers to feature, send an e-mail to CrimeStoppersVI@gmail.com .

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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 2, Week 17
May 05, 2010

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

St. Croix:  In recent weeks, there have been various crimes on the island.  Deliberate vehicle fires have been set in the Estate Concordia and Frederiksted areas.  Female minors have been sexually assaulted in the Mid-Island area.  Adults have used 12- to 15-year old minors to commit burglaries in the Long Point-Carlton and Cane Carlton area.  Please help law enforcement put these criminals in jail, where they belong.

St. John:  On April 26 at Gift Hill School, the main office building was burglarized with the business office and supply rooms being broken into.  The suspect(s) entered by prying open the eastern door.  Items stolen included a safe containing over $1400, and a flat screen Toshiba Regza TV. 

St. Thomas:  On April 25 at about 9:10 p.m., police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of PMP basketball court.  On arrival, police found that two males had been shot.  One of the victims, Patrick Smith, died from his injuries.  At least two men were seen running from the scene. 

Help law enforcement solve these or any other unsolved crimes by submitting an anonymous tip at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual.  If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.  Our technology makes it virtually impossible for anyone to trace your tip back to you.  To learn how it works, visit our website.

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, you can become a volunteer, or a dues-paying member.  For details, please visit www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org . 

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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 2, Week 16
April 28, 2010

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, say something. 

St. Croix:  Since March 15, there have been numerous shootings, leading to the deaths and serious injuries of more than 12 citizens. These shootings involved domestic violence, retaliation, illegal drugs, robberies, etc. The guns used in many of these incidents were brought into St. Croix illegally.  If you have any information on the illegal importing and selling of guns, please tell us.

St. John:  A rash of daylight burglaries has occurred in the area of Carolina and Hansen Bay. Items stolen include food and electronics, such as radios, cameras, computers etc. The burglar(s) are cooking and eating while inside, and then turning on all water faucets before leaving. If you have seen any suspicious persons or vehicles in the area, please call immediately.

St. Thomas:  On April 22 at about 10 p.m. near 215-182 Annas Retreat, an armed robbery occurred. The victim, a taxi driver, was approached by a black male who demanded his money and jewelry. The victim complied, but before fleeing on foot, the robber fired a shot at the victim that grazed his neck.  The minimum cash reward for the arrest of this person is $1,785.

Community members can submit tips 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 a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.  Please note that our technology makes it virtually impossible for anyone to trace your tip back to you.  To learn how it works, visit www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org .

Crime Stoppers is pleased to report that, thanks to your tips, the VIPD has made another arrest.  If you submitted a tip, please check to see if you are eligible for a reward, as unclaimed rewards expire six months after the award date. 

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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 2, Week 15
April 21, 2010

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

St. Croix:  On April 6 at about 8:30 p.m., 31-year-old Duane `Bobo` Bruce of Lorraine Village Housing Community was found shot to death in the Estate Constitution Hill area.  Police believe the shooter, described as a black male, may have been in the area before the incident and carjacked a white Ford Bronco at gunpoint afterwards.  If you saw any black males in the area acting suspiciously between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., please provide the details.

St. John:  A burglary occurred on April 13 or April 14, at a construction site in the area of #30 Susannaberg.  A locked and secured container was broken into, and several large items were removed, such as stair case handrails and hardwood.  Police believe that some type of truck was used to transport these items.  The reward for an arrest and recovery of the items stolen is $2,500.

St. Thomas:  On April 14 at about 3:10 a.m., an assault occurred in the area of Kronprindsens Gade near the Dept. of Labor.  A female came to assist her boyfriend who was being assaulted by a group of males.  One of the males then got into a car and attempted to run her over.  The female’s leg was broken, and the male victim was bruised and cut during the assault. 

Please help law enforcement identify and arrest these or any other criminals by submitting your information at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  All tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual.  If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.   

Crime Stoppers is pleased to announce that, for the first time ever, six of the territory’s last ten tips have come from St. Thomas.  Congratulations.

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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 2, Week 14
April 14, 2010

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, please report it.  Even information that seems insignificant may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix:  On Friday, March 26, between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m., a thief(s) stole a very thin aluminum Apple Mac Book Pro laptop from a 2006 Silver Jeep Wrangler with a soft top, which was parked near Off The Wall restaurant in Cane Bay.  The laptop is valued at $2500, but to its owner, who is physically challenged, the information contained is very valuable.  The minimum reward for the arrest of this thief is $714.

St. John:  On Saturday, March 20 at about 1:00 a.m. while walking from the tennis courts in Cruz Bay, a man was struck and robbed by two black males who were 18 to 25 years old, medium build, and 5’6” to 5’9”.  One was armed with a .38 revolver.  An iPod, cash and house keys were taken.  Afterwards, the two robbers ran toward the fire station. 

St. Thomas:  On Wednesday, March 31 at about 10:00 p.m., police responded to a report of shots fired near building 6 of Bergs Home.  On arrival, police found Khalid Guishard who had been shot multiple times and was critically injured.  At this time Mr. Guishard is unable to tell police who shot him or why.

Community members can submit tips 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 a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.  Please note that our technology makes it virtually impossible for anyone to trace your tip back to you.  To learn how it works, visit www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org . 

Crime Stoppers received 13 new tips from the community in the past week, naming seven criminal suspects.  Thank you for making a difference. 

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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 2, Week 13
April 07, 2010

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

St. Croix: On Friday, July 28, 2006 at about 8:00 p.m. in Estate Barren Spot, in the section behind the Sun Self Storage Center, police responded to reports from residents of five or six shots fired in the area.  On arrival, police found 38-year old Edgar “Stumpy” Sheridan fatally wounded near his home.  A vehicle was also reported fleeing the area at a high rate of speed after the shooting.  The minimum reward for the arrest of a suspect is $1,250 cash.

St. John and the territory have seen an increase of burglaries in the last three months. Items taken have included electronics, cash and jewelry, especially gold jewelry. Please ensure that your items are kept in a safe place, photographed, and marked with your initials, and report immediately to 911 any suspicious persons in your community.

St. Thomas:  On Wednesday, March 31 at about 11:00 p.m. in the area of Jah Yard in Hospital Ground, police responded to calls of shots fired and discovered that two males were shot and critically injured. 

Help law enforcement solve these or any other crimes by submitting an anonymous tip at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  To learn how we keep you anonymous, visit our website at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org . 

Crime Stoppers thanks our partners: The community who have submitted 124 new tips this year; our media partners who publicize our weekly release; and law enforcement who investigate the tips and make the arrests which make our territory a safer place to live, work, and raise a family.  To join us in the fight against crime, you can submit a tip, or become a Crime Stoppers volunteer, or become a dues paying member.  For more information, visit our website at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org .

Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 2, Week 12
March 31, 2010

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, please report it.  Even information that seems insignificant may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix:  On July 25, 2006 at about 8:00 p.m. in Estate Barren Spot, in the section behind the Sun Self Storage Center, police responded to reports from residents of five or six shots fired in the area.  Police found 38-year old Edgar Sheridan fatally wounded near his home.  A vehicle was also reported fleeing the area at a high rate of speed after the shooting.

St. John:  Police are requesting your assistance with a burglary on the night of March 26 in the area of the VITRAN Office in the Department of Public Works yard. The suspect(s) entered the building, broke into a safe and removed cash. 

St. Thomas:  Police are requesting your assistance with a shooting that occurred on March 24 at about 4:00 p.m. in the area of Bovoni Road near the Purple Shop. A male was shot and critically injured. 

If you have any information about these or any other crimes, please submit your tips at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual.  If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.  Please note that our technology makes it virtually impossible for anyone to trace your tip back to you.  To learn how it works, visit www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org . 

Crime Stoppers has paid out $2,599 in cash rewards in March, with $24,485 of total rewards paid to date.  More importantly, the 629 tips you submitted to Crime Stoppers have produced 80 arrests, 43 illegal weapons, $83,227 of stolen property, and $38,950 of illegal drugs.  You are making a difference, so please keep the tips coming.

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 03/31/2010:
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 2, Week 11
March 24, 2010

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

St. Croix:  VIPD is asking for your help to put an end to the senseless gun violence which is occurring.  A recent rash of violence has led to deaths and serious injuries to a number of our sons. Help police identify the persons who are illegally importing or selling guns and ammunition. Let’s work together to put a stop to this very serious situation.

St. John:  Police are seeking additional information on the murder of Juan Ayala, who was found dead from multiple gunshots on January 5, 2009 outside his home in Estate Pastory. Police continue to believe there were two perpetrators, with one described as a black male with braided hair.  Please identify these killers.

St. Thomas:  Police are requesting your assistance with the shooting of two individuals which occurred on March 15 at about 10:35 a.m. in the area of Dana Mart.  One victim died as a result of the shooting, while the second was critically injured. Please help police identify the shooters.

Community members can submit tips 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 a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.  Please note that our technology makes it virtually impossible for anyone to trace your tip back to you.  To learn how it works, visit www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org .

Law Enforcement has new questions for several tipsters.  If you submitted a tip in the past, please check to see if your tip is affected.

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 03/24/2010:
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 2, Week 10
March 17, 2010

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

St. Croix:  On Friday September 30, 2005 at 11:23 p.m., police responded to a call of gun shots at D. Hamilton Jackson Terrace Housing Community (Red Brick) in the vicinity of Building 5, where they found 16-year-old Kareem Crump, a resident of Estate Richmond, lying on the ground with several gun shots wounds. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.  Please help police identify the person(s) responsible for this killing.

St. John:  During the night hours of March 8, a residence in the area of Enighed 18-12 was burglarized while the victim slept.  An iPod and charger worth $600 was stolen.  Please help police identify the burglar.  The minimum reward for this arrest is $714. 

St. Thomas:  On February 28 shortly after 1:00 p.m. in the area of Nadir Circle a suspect chased a victim, shooting him several times. Please help police identify the shooter.  The minimum reward for this arrest is $1,250. 

Community members can submit tips about 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 a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.  Please note that our technology makes it virtually impossible for anyone to trace your trip back to you.  To learn how it works, visit www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org .

Crime Stoppers thanks the individuals who provided the 613 tips to date that have helped police solve 74 crimes and to remove 43 illegal weapons from the streets.  You have made a difference.  Crime Stoppers USVI is run entirely by volunteers and our rewards are financed by membership dues and sponsor contributions.  To donate to the rewards fund, please visit our website at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org .

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 03/17/2010:
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 2, Week 9
March 10, 2010

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, please report it.  Even information that seems insignificant may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix:  Detectives need your help to locate Alva "Papa" Hodge, who was 27 years old when he left his home in Estate Richmond on September 5, 2002, and was last seen at about 1:30 a.m. the next day at Stixx Restaurant in Christiansted.  Mr. Hodge is 5`4", 145 lbs, has a slim build, brown complexion, brown eyes, reddish brown hair with long locks, facial hair and sideburns.  He was wearing a yellow T-shirt, short jeans and black sandals. 

St. John:  A burglary occurred on March 4 at about 3:20 p.m. in Glucksberg.  Items stolen were a brown wallet with credit cards, a Lenovo laptop, an Aiptek HD digital camcorder, a Citizen Eco-Drive watch, an Omega watch, a gold hand chain, and a lady’s necklace.

St. Thomas:  Police need your help to identify the person(s) who shot and killed LeWayne Fraser of St. Thomas and Victor Smith of Tortola, both 24 years old, on October 31, 2009 at about 3:43 a.m.  They were traveling in the area of Back Street and Nye Gade in a white vehicle when one or more attackers shot into the vehicle, striking both victims several times.  Please help police find the killers.

Law enforcement has new questions for several tipsters.  If you submitted a tip in the past, please check to see if your tip is affected.  Community members can submit tips online at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual.  If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.  Please note that our technology makes it virtually impossible for anyone to trace your tip back to you.  To learn how it works, visit www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org 
 
Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 03/10/2010:
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 2, Week 8
March 03, 2010

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, please report it.  Even information that seems insignificant may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix:  On June 3, 2007 at approximately 10:45 p.m. outside of S&I Bar and Restaurant in Estate Grove Place, 30-year old Mr. Casroy Stevens was shot and later died. According to information provided at the time, several shots were discharged from a late-model green or black SUV carrying three males.  Please help VIPD identify and arrest the killers(s).

St. John:  On February 22 between 12:00 noon and dusk, a black backpack was stolen from the back seat of a safari taxi which was parked at Trunk Bay. The items stolen were a U.S. passport, birth certificate, taxi badge, vehicle registration, and insurance papers.  Please help VIPD identify and arrest this thief.

St. Thomas:  On February 25 at about 10:00 p.m. at Smith Bay, someone fired several shots that hit two males.  Please help police identity the shooter(s) and bring them to justice.  The minimum reward for an arrest is $890. 

Community members can submit tips to Crime Stoppers USVI at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  The tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual. Tipsters can also submit tips online at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org  or by texting “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).  If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.  Please note that our technology makes it virtually impossible for anyone to trace your tip back to you.  To learn how it works, visit www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org . 

Crime Stoppers is pleased to report that in February, your tips resulted in three arrests and the recovery of two more illegal guns.  If you submitted a tip, please check to see if you are entitled to a cash reward, as unclaimed rewards expire six months after the award date. 

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 03/03/2010:
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 2, Week 7
February 24, 2010

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, please report it.  Even information that seems insignificant may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix:  Detectives need your help to identify two or three black males, approximately 18 to 25 years of age, who have been involved in recent armed robberies near the seaplane parking area in Christiansted.  The men, wearing dark clothing and masks, were last seen running toward the Watergut Housing Community.  Please help police identify these robbers.  The minimum reward for an arrest is $890.

St. John:  A burglary occurred at 13C Carolina in Coral Bay on the night of February 6.  While the occupants slept, someone entered the residence and removed two LG cell phones and a CD player with an iPod dock.  Please help police identify this burglar.  The minimum reward for an arrest is $710.

St. Thomas:  Police are requesting your assistance with a shooting that occurred in the area of Simmonds Alley on February 17 at about 4:00 a.m.  A 43 year-old male victim was shot at least once and later died at the hospital.  Help police find his killer(s).  The minimum reward for an arrest is $1,070.

Community members can submit tips to Crime Stoppers USVI at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  The tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual.  Tipsters can also submit tips online at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org  or by texting "USVI" plus your message to CRIMES (274637).  If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.  Please note that our technology makes it virtually impossible for anyone to trace your tip back to you.  To learn how it works, visit www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org . 

Crime Stoppers wishes to thank all of our media partners for publicizing our weekly release.  We hope that you, their audience, also support the media`s efforts to improve our territory by supporting their advertisers. 

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 02/24/2010:
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Crime Stoppers USVI Needs Your Help-Year 2, Week 6
February 17, 2010

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

St. Croix:  Police are asking for your assistance to identify the person(s) involved in the shooting death of 27-year-old Drew Randol, which occurred the night of November 29, 2007.  Mr. Randol was last seen alive that night in the Diamond Crest Shopping Center near Sunny Isle.  His body was found in Estate Rosegate early the next morning.  Help police find the killers.

St. John:  Police are requesting your assistance with an automobile theft that occurred on February 9 between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.  The victims green Jeep Wrangler was parked in the area of Salt Pond, Coral Bay when a blue Panasonic Lumix camera, a black Nokia cell phone and leather case, and a black camera case with battery and memory cards were removed from the glove compartment. 

St. Thomas:  On February 11 at about 8:15 p.m., two black males entered the Villa Green Bar on Kronprindsens Gade and demanded money.  One suspect fired a shot and both fled on foot after taking $200 from the cash register.  Help police identify these armed thugs. 

Community members can submit tips to Crime Stoppers USVI at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  The tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual.  Tipsters can also submit tips online at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org  or by texting “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).  If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.   

Crime Stoppers thanks the community for the seven valuable tips you provided last week and asks that you keep them coming, as your tips are making the USVI a better place to live, work, and raise a family.  Please note that our technology makes it virtually impossible for anyone to trace a tip back to you.  To learn how it works, visit www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org . 

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 02/17/2010:
CSUSVI 02.17.2010 English.mp3
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