May 28, 2008 — A St. Croix man led police on a car chase before wrecking when officers tried to pull him over during a traffic stop targeting violators of seatbelt, cell phone and other traffic regulations.
St. Croix native Brian Glasgow, 42, was wanted for felony possession of an unlicensed firearm in connection with an incident that occurred in Estate Williams Delight earlier in the year. He is presently in the hospital and will be arrested after his convalescence. Glasgow will be charged with two counts of assault in the third degree and other related charges, St. Croix police Chief Thomas Hannah said in a news release about Glasgow's arrest.
The chase began at approximately 6 p.m. Saturday in Estate Calquohoun and continued through Castle Burke, onto Queen Mary Highway and into Estate Paradise, the release said. After the police cruiser chasing Glasgow hit a wire fence, Glasgow hit hit a parked car and crashed into a tree.
Glasgow was taken to the Juan F. Luis Hospital and treated for a laceration behind his right ear. The officers had no visible injuries but complained of body aches.
Citations will continue for drivers who violate traffic-safety laws, Hannah said. He reminds motorists to make sure their license, registration and insurance are up to date and available. V.I. laws prohibit the use of cell phones while driving unless a hands-free device is used, and all passengers in the vehicle should use safety belts or approved safety seats for children.
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