Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, say something.  Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases. 

St. Croix:  Edwin Encarnacion, age 30, is a fugitive from justice who is wanted in connection with the murder of 45-year-old Jorge Parilla who was killed in a residential arson fire in Estate Whim on August 14.  If you have seen or know where Encarnacion is, or who has helped him to evade police, let us know.  Photos of Encarnacion are posted at our web site. 

St. John:  Police are seeking additional information in the murder of Juan Ayala, who was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds on January 5, 2009 outside his home in Estate Pastory.  Police continue to believe there were two perpetrators, with one described as a black male with braided hair.  Please help identify these killers.  The minimum reward for an arrest is $1,250. 

St. Thomas:  On August 27 at 12:59 a.m., police responded to an armed robbery in Pillsbury Heights West in Smith Bay.  The victim, Steve Francis, indicated he was approached by three armed males who attempted to rob him in his driveway.  A neighbor saw what was happening and intervened by firing his licensed firearm at the suspects, one of whom may have been struck.  Help identify these armed thugs.  The minimum cash reward for an arrest is $900. 

Please continue to help law enforcement make our territory safer by telling us what you know about these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are multilingual.  If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions.   

Crime Stoppers thanks the 14 individuals who provided valuable information to law enforcement during the past week.  Please keep the information coming as recent statistics on crime in the USVI indicate that you have made a positive difference. 

Wanted in connection with murder: Edwin Encarnacion

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 09/01/2010:
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Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, say something. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix:  Help police identify the male suspects involved in the Cotton Valley robbery of a business manager as he arrived home late at night on Saturday, August 14.  Similar robberies have occurred in the last several weeks with suspects hiding in the brush around homes at night to rob victims of cash, valuables, and vehicles. Please tell us what you know. 

St. John:  Police are continuing to target the sale and trafficking of illegal drugs in the Cruz Bay and Coral Bay areas. Please provide any information you have on these drug traffickers, such as the name, nickname, or a physical description of the person, description of vehicles or the tag numbers, and the time and location in which you see the sales occurring.  The minimum cash reward for an arrest is $500.

St. Thomas:  On February 15, at about 4:10 p.m. in the area of the basketball court by Raymo Center, Hospital Ground, Mr. Jabaro "Prezz" Nibbs was shot several times and died of his injuries. Help police bring the attacker(s) to justice by telling us what you know.  The minimum reward for an arrest is $1,250.

Community members can submit tips on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual.  If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.  Our technology makes it virtually impossible for anyone to trace your tip back to you.  To learn how it works, visit www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org .

Crime Stoppers has recently issued two $2,500 cash rewards.  If you submitted a tip, please check to see if you are entitled to a cash reward, as unclaimed rewards expire six months after the award date. 

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 08/25/2010:
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Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, say something. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix:  Detectives are investigating increased cases of sexual abuse, including incest. If you or anyone you know is experiencing this abuse, you can put a stop to it with a phone call.  The minimum reward for an arrest is $900, plus the satisfaction of knowing that you are making the territory a safer place for our children.

St. John:  Police are targeting the sale and trafficking of illegal drugs in the Cruz Bay and Coral Bay areas. Please provide any information you have on these drug traffickers, such as the name, nickname, or a physical description of the person, description of vehicles or the tag numbers, and the time and location in which you see the sales occurring.  The minimum cash reward for an arrest is $500.

St. Thomas:  Police are requesting your assistance in solving a shooting homicide that occurred on Monday, July 26 around Noon in the area of Nadir close to the food van, in which Samuel “Sosa” Cornelius was fatally shot one time.  The minimum cash reward for an arrest is $1,250.

Please continue to help law enforcement make our territory a safer place to live, work and raise a family by telling us what you know about these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are multilingual.  If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.

Crime Stoppers USVI is run entirely by volunteers and is financed by membership dues and sponsor contributions.  To join us in the fight against crime, please visit our website and become a dues-paying member.  If you have an unsolved crime you would like Crime Stoppers to feature, send an e-mail to CrimeStoppersVI@gmail.com

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 08/18/2010:
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Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, say something.  Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix:  In Estate Montpellier on August 6 at about 10 a.m., three armed, masked men robbed three females as they exited their vehicle.  The robbers took cash, a cell phone and charger, and fled the scene in the victims’ 2008 blue Suzuki SX4.  Please help police identify these thugs.  The minimum cash reward for an arrest is $1,400.

St. John:  A burglary occurred at Margaritas Mexican Eatery in Enighed between August 2 at 11 p.m. and August 3 at 9 a.m.  The business was broken into, and over $600 in cash was stolen.  The minimum cash reward for an arrest is $700.

St. Thomas:  In the last seven months, several people have lost their lives after being assaulted, shot, or stabbed.  Police are asking your help to resolve these recent unsolved homicides.  Please provide any information you have on these senseless killings, no matter how small.  The minimum reward for an arrest is $1,250.

Please continue to help law enforcement make our territory a safer place to live, work and raise a family by telling us what you know about these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are multilingual.  If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.

During the month of July, your tips helped law enforcement make five arrests and remove 13 additional illegal weapons from the streets.  Please keep the information coming, as recent statistics on crime in the USVI indicate that you are making a positive difference.  If you do not have information about an unsolved crime, you can still help in the fight against crime by visiting www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org and becoming a dues-paying member.

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 08/11/2010:
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Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, say something. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix:  On Saturday July 17, two apartments in the Harbor View housing community were burglarized. Police suspect juveniles are responsible for these and other burglaries in the area. The minimum cash reward for an arrest is $714 plus 10% of the value of any property recovered.

St. John:  In the past few weeks, burglars have stolen tools, lumber, railings, and other construction materials from several properties. Police believe that a large vehicle was used to remove the large items.  The minimum cash reward for an arrest is $714 plus 10% of the value of any property recovered.

St. Thomas:  Police are requesting your assistance in solving a shooting that occurred on Monday, July 26 around Noon in the area of Nadir close to the food van, in which Samuel Cornelius was fatally shot one time.  The minimum cash reward for an arrest is $1,250.

Please continue to help law enforcement make our territory a safer place to live, work and raise a family by telling us what you know about these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are multilingual.  If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.

Crime Stoppers wishes to thank the 36 tipsters who provided valuable information to law enforcement during the month of July.  Please keep the information coming as recent statistics on crime in the USVI indicate that you are making a positive difference.  If you do not have information about an unsolved crime, you can still help in the fight against crime by visiting www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org and becoming a dues-paying member.

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 08/04/2010:
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Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, say something. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix:  In the last 12 months, a wave of unsolved shootings has left several young men dead and several others hospitalized. Help detectives find the perpetrators and put an end to this senseless violence. The minimum reward for the arrest of a homicide suspect is $1,250. 

St. John:  Between July 13 and July 16, burglars entered a residence at 6511 Susannaberg and stole several items including four rolls of electrical wire, five bins of plumbing fixtures, over twelve pieces of wood, and several electrical boxes. Police suspect that a vehicle was used to remove these items. The minimum reward for an arrest is $714.  

St. Thomas:  On January 19, 2006 at about 11:00 p.m. at Carib Beach Resort at Lindberg Bay, Blair Shannon, who worked for Royal Caribbean, was killed after being shot several times, possibly as the result of a robbery. Help police find the killer(s).  The minimum reward for an arrest is $1,250.

Community members can submit tips on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual.  If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.  Our technology makes it virtually impossible for anyone to trace your tip back to you.  To learn how it works, visit www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org .

Crime Stoppers USVI is pleased to report that your tips have recently enabled law enforcement to make four new arrests for which we have authorized new rewards totaling $2,857.  Please check to see if your tip led to one of these arrests.  To join us in the fight against crime, please visit our website and become a member.  

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 07/28/2010:
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Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, say something. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix:  Counterfeit $100 bills are circulating and several unsuspecting persons have been victimized by this crime. The bills are very similar to real bills but do not have the color shifting ink and other security features. Let us know who is making and/or passing these bills. The minimum reward for an arrest is $357.

St. John:  Police are requesting your assistance with a theft that occurred on April 14 at K & S Caribbean LLC in Susannaberg, where someone broke into a business container and removed several custom-made handrails and sheets of boards. Police suspect that a truck was used to remove these items.  The minimum reward for an arrest is $714. 

St. Thomas:  On Monday July 12, police responded to shots fired in the area of Coki Point where two people were shot and later died of their injuries. Steve Tyson was arrested for these homicides. However, police want to know if others were involved.  Please provide any other information you have on this case, no matter how minor it may be. 

Community members can submit tips on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual.  If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.  Our technology makes it virtually impossible for anyone to trace your tip back to you.  To learn how it works, visit www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org . 

Crime Stoppers USVI is run entirely by volunteers and is financed by membership dues and sponsor contributions.  We need you to join us in the fight against crime, please visit our website and become a dues-paying member.

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, say something. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix:  The charred body of Luis Roldan was found in a burning vehicle near an abandoned building in the Ralph de Chabert housing community on Saturday, July 3. If you know who was involved in his death or know anything about this homicide, please let us know.  The minimum reward for an arrest is $1,250.

St. John:  On Wednesday, June 23 at 10 p.m. in the area of Hill Street, a man found that his gray and navy green backpack had been taken from his parked red Ford Explorer. Stolen items included a silver Olympus underwater 12 megapixel camera with blue strap, a 16 gigabyte iPod, and a Logitech portable speaker for iPod with a black mesh case with a broken zipper. 

St. Thomas:  Several convenience stores have been robbed at gun point in the country area recently. The suspects are three or four males wearing hoodies and masks. Please help police identify these thugs and their vehicle(s).  The minimum reward for each arrest is $900.  

Community members can submit tips on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual.  If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.   

Law enforcement wishes to thank the community for the 762 tips received that have so far resulted in 82 arrests and the recovery of over $171,000 of stolen goods and illegal drugs.  Please keep the tips coming so we can make the USVI a safer place to live, work, and raise a family.  If you have an unsolved crime you would like us to feature, please send an e-mail to CrimeStoppersVI@gmail.com

Audio versions of this announcement for Wednesday 07/14/2010:
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Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, say something. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix:  Police are searching for three missing men.  was last seen on June 19 at the Williams Delight Service Station.  Nicholas Felix Garcia was last seen walking on Calquhoun Road on March 21.  And Isaac Robins Jr. was last seen in Estate Work and Rest on February 3.  Photos and additional information can be seen at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org . [see below]

St. John: Burglar(s) entered a home at 445 Chocolate Hole while the occupants slept, on June 30 between 2:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., stealing a black iPod with a cracked screen at the upper left corner, a silver digital camera with red case, an HP silver laptop with a black bag, a U.S. passport, a pink and black iPod with speakers, and cash. 

St. Thomas: Thieves broke into the Toyota of St. Thomas dealership between 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 26 and 8:00 a.m. Monday, June 28.  The thieves broke into the safe, stealing a large amount of cash.  If you saw anyone on the property during this time, or have any other information about this crime, please provide the details.  The cash reward for an arrest is $2,500. 

Community members can submit tips on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual.  If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.  Our technology makes it virtually impossible for anyone to trace your tip back to you. 

Crime Stoppers USVI is run entirely by volunteers and is financed by membership dues and sponsor contributions.  To join us in the fight to make our territory a safer place to live, work, and raise a family, please visit our website at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org .

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Police are searching for these missing men from St. Croix:
Gregory Ruiz Click for more info	Nicholas Felix Garcia Click for more info	Isaac Robins Jr. Click for more info

Crime Stoppers is asking your help to solve the following crimes.  If you know something, say something. Even the smallest bit of information may be just what law enforcement needs to solve these cases.

St. Croix:  On Tuesday June 15, between midnight and 3:30 a.m., burglar(s) broke into the Grove Place Fire Station through a locked door while fire fighters were out working to protect the home of a citizen.  When the fire fighters returned to their home away from home, they found it had been desecrated by the thieves who had stolen three laptop computers, a DVR, and other items used by fire personnel during their tour of duty at the station.  Help law enforcement identify the person(s) responsible for this shameful burglary.

St. John:  On Tuesday June 22, a villa on Ridge Rock Road was burglarized. The suspect entered through the kitchen door and removed a red Toshiba laptop, two book readers, a Zeiss spotting scope, and three cable boxes.

St. Thomas:  On Saturday June 26 at 4:45 a.m., police received a call from the emergency room that two black males had dropped off an unresponsive male who had been shot several times, and who died of his injuries. Please help police figure out where, when and why this shooting occurred. 

Community members can submit tips on these or any other crimes at www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org or by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).  Your tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual.  If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property, illegal drugs, or weapons, the tipster receives a cash reward to be paid according to their instructions.  Only anonymous callers to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards.  Our technology makes it virtually impossible for anyone to trace your tip back to you.  To learn how it works, visit www.CrimeStoppersUSVI.org . 

Thanks to law enforcement successfully closing two more of your tips, Crime Stoppers has recently authorized two rewards totaling $2,857 that have not yet been paid.  Please check the status of your tips to see if you are one of the tipsters.