The VIPD has not provided the mugshot of Amadii Isaac-Brooks.
ST. THOMAS — V.I. Police Department officers have confiscated yet another unlicensed firearm following a traffic stop, resulting in felony charges for one man.
According to court documents, on Tuesday, VIPD officers on patrol were traveling west on Alton Adams drive when they encountered a white Toyota Corolla without front license plates heading in the opposite direction, and decided to conduct a traffic stop.
They reportedly noted a strong odor of marijuana coming from the car, and asked the driver, Amadii Isaac-Brooks, to exit the vehicle and submit to a pat-down for officer safety. Prior to the pat-down, the officer asked Isaac-Brooks if he was carrying anything that law enforcement should be aware of, but received no response.
While conducting the pat-down, the officer said he felt what appeared to be a firearm in Isaac-Brooks's waistband, but again the driver did not respond when asked to disclose anything on his person that would be of concern to the police. Further inspection revealed that Isaac-Brooks had concealed a black Glock 43 9mm firearm in his waistband, for which he reportedly admitted that he did not have a license.
A further search of his vehicle yielded a black backpack behind the driver's seat, which contained a scale, transparent plastic baggies, and a glass jar containing a green leafy substance. Three live rounds of 9mm ammunition were also found in the backpack, and Isaac-Brooks was then arrested and charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm and possession of ammunition.
Unable to pay the bail of $50,000 as stipulated by the court, Isaac-Brooks was then remanded into custody to await his advice of rights hearing.
In court on Wednesday, Magistrate Paula Norkaitis found probable cause to uphold both charges against him, and modified his bail to allow for a cash payment of 10 percent to secure his release, with the rest signed as an unsecured bond.
Release from pre-trial detention will be contingent upon the provision of a suitable third-party custodian, and once out on bail, Isaac-Brooks will be required to report to the probation office every week by telephone. He will also be required to abide by a 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily curfew.
The next court appearance for Isaac-Brooks is scheduled for January 12, 2024.
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