Terrance A. Martin III By. VIPD
ST. THOMAS — Police officers on Friday afternoon arrested Terrance A. Martin III, age 24, for attempting to evade police after Martin was seen with a firearm following an auto accident.
Martin was charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm, delaying and obstructing an officer discharging his duties, and possession of ammunition.
According to V.I.P.D. Public Information Officer Toby Derima, Martin was observed by officers with a firearm after an auto accident on Veteran’s Drive. He attempted to evade officers but was quickly apprehended. The firearm, which he discarded while attempting to escape, was recovered by detectives.
Unable to make bail of $50,000, Martin was remanded to the Bureau of Corrections pending his advisement hearing.
