Man Arrested at John F. Kennedy Housing Community on Firearm and Ammunition Charges

ST. CROIX — A man has been arrested on firearm and ammunition charges after police received a report on Tuesday night that an individual had a firearm in their possession in the vicinity of the John F. Kennedy housing community.  Steadroy James, age 32 was arrested after law enforcement traveled to the area to make a check. Upon entering the housing community, police observed a man later identified as James walking across the parking lot with a baby in his arms. According to the probable cause fact sheet, he fit the description which was provided to police. Police say James walked into an apartment and then walked out a few seconds later. When officers approached him he ran off towards the rear of the building. While the officers commanded him to stop running, James continued running while holding onto the waistband of his pants and looking back at the officers. The fact sheet states that he eventually fell after tripping on his slipper. Police then instructed him to place his hands ...