Crime

Man Arrested For 2021 Robbery at Gunpoint and Assault Incident

ST. CROIX — A man was arrested on Friday in connection with a November 2021 gunpoint assault and carjacking, the V.I. Police Department has announced. According to police spokesman Glen Dratte, on Thursday November 4, 2021 at 7:10 pm., the 911 Emergency Call Center dispatched officers to a robbery that occurred in the vicinity of Kiki’s Automotive in Estate Diamond Ruby. Officers responded and contacted the victim who stated that around 7:00 p.m., he was parked in his vehicle eating when he was approached by two unknown males who were both wearing Wendy’s uniform, had on no masks on their faces, and were carrying a firearm. He stated that he was beaten by both men and that his vehicle was stolen at gun point.    An investigation was conducted and the adult suspect was identified as 20-year-old Luis Navarro Jr. A warrant was sought and signed with a $75,000 bond by Magistrate Brow Ross on May 25, 2022, according to the V.I.P.D. Navarro was charged with first-degree robbery, thi...