Crime Stoppers Seeks Community’s Help
Crime Stoppers is asking the community to help the VIPD solve the following crimes, and reminds everyone that any information, no matter how insignificant, may be just what the police need to solve these cases:
St. Croix: Police are still looking for the person or persons who killed 19-year-old Damien Richardson. Damien’s body was found on a bleacher at the Sion Farm Ballpark in the early hours of September 1, 1991. Police suspect Damien was shot and killed elsewhere and his body then moved to the ballpark.
St. John: Police are seeking information on any persons who may be illegally conducting dog fights. Dog fighting is a felony offense and it is cruel. Call Crime Stoppers with locations of fights and information about persons involved in this animal cruelty.
St. Thomas: Police are seeking information that will bring the killer of 35-year-old Charles Ham to justice. Ham was shot and killed about 10:15 p.m. February 21, 2009 after getting out of his car near his Anna’s Retreat home.
Community members can submit tips to Crime Stoppers USVI at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). The tips are completely anonymous, and the stateside operators are bilingual. Tipsters can also submit tips online at www.crimestoppersUSVI.org or by texting “USVI” plus your message to CRIMES (274637). If a tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property or illegal drugs, 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 is pleased to report that the community’s tips have produced three more arrests and the confiscation of another illegal weapon. Total arrests are now 39, weapons recovered are now 22, and rewards authorized just increased by $6,000. Please note: Crime Stoppers USVI is run entirely by volunteers, and relies on the community’s donations to pay rewards. To donate, visit www.crimestoppersUSVI.org .
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