Crime

Man Allegedly Pushes Grandmother Out of Her Car, Leaves With It. He Was Later Arrested on Firearm and Unauthorized Use of Vehicle Charges Along With Alleged Accomplice

ST. CROIX — Two young men have been charged after police discovered an illegal firearm in a vehicle which they reportedly used without permission. Nah-Jari Victor and Merlic Jaderon Jr. were arrested on Monday night after an individual called the police to report the unauthorized use of a vehicle. At about 10:13 p.m., the complainant told police that she believed her 19-year-old grandson Nah- Jari Victor may have been traveling to Half Penny Beach (pronounced Hay Penny) after taking the vehicle. She stated that she and Victor had previously traveled to Plaza Extra East and while returning home he asked to be dropped off at Half Penny Beach. She refused to drive Victor to the location given the time of night. However, once they arrived home, Victor allegedly grabbed the woman’s hand while she was turning off the ignition and forcibly pushed her out of the vehicle. Victor then went from the passenger’s seat to the driver’s seat and drove away. Police subsequently checked Half Penny Bea...