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Police Chief Gives Tips for Safe Easter, Warns Businesses Not To Serve Liquor On Good Friday

St. Croix Police Chief Arthur Hector Sr. has issued a press release giving residents tips on how to enjoy a safe and happy Easter weekend, and warned businesses against serving liquor on Good Friday, which falls on April 3. The chief cites Virgin Islands Code, which he says "prohibits liquor from being served on Good Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m." Hector added that "violation [of the law] will result in a fine up to $200 or imprisonment up to one year or both." The chief also cautioned motorcyclists to always wear a helmet while riding, and reminded that all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) found on the territory's roads will be impounded. Areas at and around beaches are heavy with traffic during the Easter season, and "we are urging the motoring public to exercise caution and obey all traffic laws and posted signs," Hector said. Below are the  tips given by the police chief for a safe and enjoyable Easter weekend: 1. Secure your home: Make every effort to properly secure y...