Crime

Female Foils Burglary Attempt By Two Male Suspects; Police Seize 4 Weapons Including AK-47

ST. CROIX -- A burglary attempt on Tuesday by two male suspects was foiled by the female victim, V.I.P.D. Public Information Officer Glen Dratte announced late Wednesday. Quick police work also led to the arrest of both suspects, as well as the confiscation of multiple deadly weapons, including an AK-47. According to Mr. Dratte, police were dispatched to a discharging of gunshots incident in the western suburb area of Christiansted near the cemetery, where a report was taken regarding a foiled burglary. The homeowner stated that the two suspects -- identified as Karime Williams, 35, and Akeem Herbert, 27, -- squeezed themselves out from behind the burglar bars and a struggled ensued. It was not clear whether the struggle took place outside or inside the house. Nonetheless, the two black males assaulted the homeowner and took her cellphone during the struggle. One of the suspects fired a shot and both fled the area on foot. Police were able to locate the suspects with the community&apos...