Crime

Shootings, Attempted Rape, Carjacking And Assault Affect USVI This Week

Multiple criminal acts have affected the territory in recent days, following the V.I.P.D.'s deep cut in overtime hours for police officers. Police Commissioner Delroy Richards told this publication that the reduction in overtime would not affect the force's ability to protect residents, but there has been talk of low morale at the V.I.P.D. since the hours were shaved, which could hamper police performance. V.I.P.D. Public Information Officer, Glen Dratte, and V.I.P.D. Media Specialist, Sakeeda Freeman, both reported multiple criminal acts that affecting both districts mere days following the implementation of the overtime reduction. On Wednesday at about 11:23 p.m., the 911 emergency call center dispatched officers to Mount Pleasant, St. Croix, to investigate an assault. Upon arrival, officers met with the female victim, who stated that while traveling to her friend's home, she noticed that a vehicle trailed her to the location. She said two masked men then came out the ...