Police apprehended Marvin C. Stancliffe, 35, on St. Thomas following a Superior Court warrant. Stancliffe faces charges for possessing an unlicensed firearm within 1,000 feet of a school, in addition to other felonies, the V.I. Police Department reported.
The arrest stems from a May 3, 2022, incident at Kronprindsens Gade. During a routine traffic stop, officers discovered an unlicensed firearm concealed in Stancliffe’s vehicle near Frank’s Locks & Key and 1,000 feet of a nearby school. The proximity to a school raised significant safety concerns, according to the police report.
The Criminal Investigation Bureau continues the investigation. Individuals with information should contact the 911 Emergency Call Center, Detective E. Rijo at 340-774-2211, the Chief’s Office at 340-715-5546, the Commissioner’s Office at 340-715-5506, or Crime Stoppers VI at 800-222-8477.
All tips remain confidential; informants can stay anonymous.
