Crime

Two St. Thomas Men Charged with Conspiracy, Carjacking and Brandishing a Firearm During A Crime Of Violence

ST. THOMAS — United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert for the District of the Virgin Islands announced today that an information was filed on July 22, 2020 charging Jahvid Alexander and Jestus Francis with federal and territorial offenses, including conspiracy, carjacking, robbery, drug possession, and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence. According to the information and other court documents, on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at approximately 11:00 p.m., two female victims reported an armed carjacking. Virgin Islands Police Department officers responded, obtained a description of the car and immediately directed police units to follow the suspected stolen vehicle. The vehicle and a blue Ford truck were observed traveling on Nadir Hill, a dead end road. Officers positioned themselves at that location and approximately 20 minutes later, the blue Ford truck was instructed by officers to pull over. The two suspects were located in the truck, along with stolen property from the ...