A warrant for Clifton Jacobs’ arrest was signed Feb. 24 for charges of attempted murder first degree, with bail set at $100,000. On Feb. 25, 57-year-old Jacobs was present at the Wilbur H. Francis Command Police Station with his defense attorney. Jacobs was placed under arrest, booked, and his defense attorney made special arrangements with the Superior Court Judge, who granted Jacobs’ release until his advice of rights hearing, reported the Virgin Islands Police Department.
Jacobs’ arrest is following a Jan. 21 incident where the 911 Emergency Call Center received a telephone call from a male who reported that he had been shot and was traveling to the Juan F. Luis Hospital for medical attention, according to a police report.
A detective from the Criminal Investigation Bureau was assigned to the case and made contact with the victim at the Juan F. Luis Hospital. The victim stated that he was shot by Jacobs during a verbal disagreement. Contact was made with Jacobs, who was advised of his Miranda Rights. Jacobs stated that he and the victim got into a verbal dispute that turned physical. Jacobs stated that he was in fear for his life and fired several shots at the victim with his licensed firearm, the police report stated.
