Crime

Traffic Stop Leads to Discovery of Ghost Gun and Arrest on St. Croix

ST. CROIX — A routine traffic stop initiated as part of the V.I. Police Department’s “Set De Tone” initiative led to the arrest of a man found in possession of an unregistered firearm. The incident occurred on December 14 when officers on mobile patrol along Northside Road noticed a gold Toyota Tacoma exiting the G Max Service Station. The driver, identified as Jose Pesante, was reportedly not wearing a seatbelt. After spotting the violation, officers observed Pesante make a sudden U-turn and return to the service station. Police then activated their emergency lights and conducted a traffic stop within the service station compound. Upon approaching Pesante, officers informed him of the reason for the stop. As he handed over his documents, police noted that his hands were shaking, and he was sweating profusely on his face and neck. Detecting the scent of burned marijuana, officers asked if he had any additional marijuana in his possession. Pesante confirmed that he did and reportedly ...