The V.I. Parole Board has released the outcomes of 40 parole applications reviewed during hearings held December 3–12, 2025, issuing a mix of approvals, denials, and one withdrawal across multiple facilities, including St. Croix, St. Thomas, an out-of-territory correctional facility, and Virginia state prisons.
In a public notice issued Wednesday, the Board reported its determinations by facility location and inmate case information. The V.I. Bureau of Corrections stressed that parole eligibility and parole approval are not the same, and that additional requirements must be met before any release can occur.
John A. Bell Adult Correctional Facility, St. Croix
The Board listed the following outcomes for inmates reviewed at John A. Bell:
- Eugene Roberts — Attempted First-Degree Murder; First-Degree Assault; Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime; Possession of Ammunition — SX-14-CR-136 — Parole Denied
- Lee Victoria — Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm — ST-2022-CR-00328 — Parole Denied
- Ramon Mateo III — First-Degree Assault; Parole Violation — SX-13-CR-215 — Parole Denied
- Chris Carty — Second-Degree Murder; Attempted First-Degree Murder; First-Degree Assault; Use of a Dangerous Weapon During a Crime — ST-07-CR-035 / ST-07-CR-036 — Parole Denied
- Miguel Encarnacion — Third-Degree Assault; Reckless Endangerment — ST-22-CR-00006 — Withdrew Application
- Abijah Isaac — Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm — SX-2019-CR-00136 — Parole Denied
- Vincent Pesante — Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm; Simple Assault and Battery — SX-2021-CR-117 / SX-2023-CR-142 — Parole Approved
- Callistus Ettiene — Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm — SX-2019-CR-166 / SX-2018-CR-220 — Parole Approved
- Ralph Titre — Second-Degree Murder — ST-2012-CR-00448 — Parole Denied
Alexander A. Farrelly Criminal Justice Complex
The Board also reported outcomes for inmates reviewed at the Alexander A. Farrelly Criminal Justice Complex:
- Gregory Louis — Probation Revocation — ST-21-CR-00381 — Parole Denied
- Kaseem Bruno — Aggravated Child Abuse; Third-Degree Assault; Aggravated Assault & Battery — ST-10-CR-204 / ST-10-CR-250 / ST-2024-CR-00234 — Parole Approved
- Karisma Farrell — Third-Degree Assault — ST-20-CR-00168 — Parole Denied
- Kadeem Barnes — Third-Degree Assault — ST-2023-CR-00319 — Parole Denied
- Te’Quori Lans — Third-Degree Assault — ST-2024-CR-00221 — Parole Denied
- Daren Hodge — Domestic Violence – Second Degree — ST-2021-CR-00055 — Parole Denied
- Carlos Colon — Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm — ST-2023-CR-00159 — Parole Denied
Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility
For inmates reviewed at Tallahatchie County Correctional Facility, the Board listed:
- Edictor Esquillin — First-Degree Assault; Contempt of Court — SX-19-CR-284 / SX-20-CR-006 — Parole Denied
- Vaughn Lee McHargue — Grand Larceny; Aiding and Abetting — ST-21-CR-00299 — Parole Denied
- Deon Clendinen — Third-Degree Assault — ST-22-CR-196 — Parole Denied
- Ottley Smith — Third-Degree Assault — ST-2022-CR-00242 — Parole Denied
- Shak-I Ward — Third-Degree Assault — ST-23-CR-00369 — Parole Denied
- Manuel Davis — First- and Third-Degree Assault — SX-2020-CR-00173 / SX-2020-CR-00201 / SX-2021-CR-00058 — Parole Denied
- Jahani Joseph — Attempted First-Degree Assault — ST-17-CR-389 — Parole Denied
- Raskoemo Archibald — Voluntary Manslaughter — ST-20-CR-00241 — Parole Denied
- Zamouy Rodriguez — Third-Degree Assault; Discharging or Aiming a Firearm — SX-2019-CR-00248 — Parole Denied
- Amari Krigger — Voluntary Manslaughter — SX-2019-CR-00208 — Parole Denied
- Shakieme Freeman — Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm — ST-17-CR-55 — Parole Approved
- Kishawn Smith — Second-Degree Murder; Carrying a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime — Criminal No. 309/2006 — Parole Denied
- Jalani Williams — First-Degree Murder; First-Degree Assault; Attempted Third-Degree Assault; Reckless Endangerment — SX-09-CR-554 — Parole Denied
- Daniel Nicholas — Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm — SX-2020-CR-00149 — Parole Denied
- Oyola Santiago — Attempted Aggravated Rape – First Degree — SX-11-CR-846 — Parole Denied
- Jibri Roberts — Second-Degree Murder — ST-15-CR-457 — Parole Denied
- Akil Santiago — Voluntary Manslaughter — SX-2020-CR-00071 — Parole Denied
- Akeem Corraspe — Second-Degree Murder; Third-Degree Robbery — Criminal Nos. 230/07 & 259/2007 — Parole Denied
- Craig King — Unauthorized Possession of Ammunition — ST-22-CR-00057 / ST-22-CR-00208 — Parole Denied
- Jahreem Lake — Unauthorized Possession of Ammunition — SX-2022-CR-00246 — Parole Denied
- Hansel Castillo — First-Degree Robbery — SX-17-CR-415 — Parole Denied
- Alan Beyer — Attempted Second Degree Burglary — ST-24-CR-00009 — Parole Denied
Virginia Facilities
The notice also listed outcomes for inmates associated with facilities in Virginia, including Wallens Ridge State Prison, Keen Mountain Correctional Facility, and Red Onion State Prison:
- Maurice Richardson — First-Degree Murder; Voluntary Manslaughter — Criminal No. F1/1996 / SX-06-CR-183 — Parole Denied
- Thomas T. W. Hightree — First-Degree Aggravated Rape — ST-09-CR-591 — Parole Denied
The Board noted that parole eligibility depends on the terms of an inmate’s sentence and statutory requirements, and that appearing on a list of those eligible to apply does not guarantee parole will be granted or that a parole hearing will occur as scheduled. The Board also stated that even if eligible to apply, no inmate may be granted parole unless recommended by the director of the Bureau of Corrections. In addition, the Board noted that release timing after parole approval depends on compliance with multiple conditions, including approval by the State Council of Interstate Compact for the Supervision of Adult Offenders when necessary, and that meeting these conditions may delay release. The notice states the agenda is subject to change.
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