Crime Stoppers empowers you, the law-abiding public, to make your neighborhoods, schools and businesses safer by reporting information while remaining anonymous. If you know something, say something. Help law enforcement solve cases with what you know. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what is needed to identify and arrest the criminals involved in the following crimes.
St. Croix: Repeating a cold case. On Nov. 5, 2012, about 2 p.m., police were dispatched to East Scenic Road where they discovered an unresponsive male lying in a grassy area. The male was later identified as 16-year-old Emory Christopher of Estate Mt. Pleasant. He was fully dressed, wearing a black shirt, blue jeans, white ankle socks and black sneakers when found. He was last seen in the Lorraine Village-Mutual Homes Housing area. Help police find who is responsible for this young man’s death. His family and friends need closure.
St. John: On May 18 police received a report of a burglary that occurred between 2 and 4 p.m. that day in Estate Enighed. The complainant reported that someone entered the apartment through a window and stole a large amount of money while they were out only for two hours. Please help police solve this crime.
St. Thomas: Help solve this cold case. On Sept. 7, 2012, at 10:30 p.m. in the Anna’s Retreat area, a male, identified as 30-year-old David Payne, was found lying motionless and unresponsive near the entrance to his residence. He died from multiple gunshot wounds. Tell us what you may know about this senseless killing.
Help make our community a safer place to live. Submit information on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org , or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by texting “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637). If your anonymous tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs or weapons, you will receive a cash reward, paid according to your instructions.
The minimum reward for the arrest of a homicide suspect is $1,500. For an assault suspect it is $900. For a fugitive it is $347.
