The Virgin Islands Parole Board advises the public that it will convene on June 5 to hear testimony from victims, family members of victims and other interested persons for and against the application for parole by inmates incarcerated at various penal institutions.
Anyone who wishes to share testimony on behalf of or against any inmate must submit written comments to the Board or advise it of his /her desire to appear and testify. Such notices must be received by the Board no later than May 30. Written comments or requests to testify should be addressed to:
Chairman of the Parole Board
John A. Bell Adult Correctional Facility
Rural Route 1, Box 9909
Kingshill, VI 00850-9715
(340) 773-6309 ext. 6817
email: viparoleboard@vi.gov
The Board will conduct parole hearings in person for inmates at the following penal institutions: Wallens Ridge State Prison, Keen Mountain Correctional Facility and Red Onion State Prison, Virginia
Monday, June 5
Inmate’s Name Offense(s) Committed
Khaeil Thompson First-Degree Assault/unauthorized possession of a Firearm/First Degree/Unlawful Sexual Contact
Mekel Blash Second-Degree Murder
The Board will conduct parole hearings in person for inmates at the following penal institutions:
Tallahatchie County Facility, Miss.
Wednesday, June 7
Inmate’s Name Offense(s) Committed
Kenson Barley First-Degree Unlawful Sexual Contact
Mar’quise Rivera Failure to Register /Declare/Describe Firearm
Christopher Sylvester Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Jahzeel Fenton First Degree Assault/Domestic Violence
Callistus Etienne Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
The Board will conduct parole hearings in person for inmates at the following penal institutions: Citrus County Detention Facility, Fla.
Friday, June 9
Inmate’s Name Offense(s) Committed
Jaydee Brathwaite First-Degree assault with the intent to commit rape
Adaryll Gumbs First Degree Robbery
The Board will conduct parole hearings in person for inmates at the following penal institutions:
John A. Bell Correctional Facility
Monday, June 12
Inmate’s Name Offense(s) Committed
Shekil Berthier Third-Degree Assault
Darin Franklin Third-Degree Assault
Winston Georges Second-Degree Aggravated Rape/DV
Lester Roberts Attempted Murder First-Degree/ Voluntary Manslaughter
Important note:
Whether an inmate is eligible to apply for parole is determined by the terms of his/her sentence and the requirements of the V.I. parole statute 5 V.I.C. §§ 4601-4606. The fact that an inmate’s name may appear on the list of those deemed eligible to apply for parole does not guarantee that parole will be granted or that a parole hearing for that inmate will take place as scheduled.
Even if eligible to apply for parole, no inmate may be granted parole unless he/she is recommended for parole by the Director of the Bureau of Corrections. Also, the date of an inmate’s release after being granted parole is dependent on compliance with a number of conditions, including approval by the State Council of Interstate Compact for the Supervision of Adult Offenders when necessary. Ensuring compliance with these conditions may delay an inmate’s release. This agenda is subject to change.
