Eric Gomez, 18, also known as "Mouse", was arrested Wednesday and charged with attempted first degree robbery and first degree assault.
Gomez of #13-4 Estate Thomas NQ, is one of the suspects in an attempted robbery and shooting that took place near the Oswald Harris Court Trailers July 9, according to a press release from Police Chief Jose Garcia.
Alberic Nicholas, 43, was shot in the left chest and right thigh while attempting to thwart the robbery. There were two masked gunmen involved in the incident.
The Territorial Court ordered Gomez held on $75,000 bail.

At Saturday's Centennial Tribute to Duke Ellington fund-raiser for the Council on Alcoholism St. Thomas-St. John, a lot of legends from the big band era will be represented — in the literal sense of the word — but not the Duke himself.
"No one is doing the Duke," COAST executive director O.B. Smith said. "We didn't find the right person."
The right people have been lined up to interpret the jazz, blues and big-band music and stylings of plenty of others, though: Leroy "Sonny" Davis as Joe Williams, Rashawn Ross as Louis Armstrong, Al Langford as Sonny Rollins, Yvonne Tharpes as Ella Fitzgerald, Claire Mancivalano as Peggy Lee, Leeolive Tucker as Dinah Washington and Jerry Harris (who's directing the production) as King Pleasure, a singer who had some notable hits in the '40s.
To back them up, music director Sally Smith will be conducting the COAST Little Big Band — consisting of Joe Ramsay on tenor sax, Lorren Caffe on alto sax, Vince Wallace on bass, Ross on trumpet, Martin Lamkin on trombone, Louis Isaacs on drums and Smith on keyboards/piano.
The musicians will perform on an outdoor stage that's being set up on the deck of the big pool by the shore at the Renaissance Grand Beach Resort.
"We like doing the moonlight concerts," Smith said. "That's what we've always done, and it adds to the ambience."
And in case in inclement weather, with Tropic Storm Emily on the horizon? Well, they'll cross that bridge when it shows signs of getting wet.
This is the fifth COAST fund-raiser to take the form of a tribute to American musical icons. The others have honored Billie Holliday, Nat "King" Cole, Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra. Ellington was chosen as honoree this time in part because 1999 is the centennial of his birth. Addie Ottley is serving as emcee for this show, as he has for others.
Tickets are $25 solo, $22.50 each for two, $20 each for parties of 3 to 9, and $18 each for parties of 10 or more. Patrons presenting tickets or purchasing them on the spot will be given identification wristbands gaining them access to the pool deck. Seating isn't reserved, so early birds will get first pick of where to perch.
Light food service will be available from the Palm Cafe adjacent to the BayWinds restaurant located alongside the pool deck. The Renaissance will provide cash bar service and COAST will operate a separate non-alcoholic bar. The refreshments will be available before the program begins and at intermission, but patrons can also be served throughout the evening, club-style, Smith said.
Patrons also have the option of dining prior to the program at BayWinds or Smuggler's on the resort premises. The restaurants will have their usual menu service and reservations are requested (call 775-1510).
On St. Thomas, tickets for the show are available at the COAST office, The Computer Place, Discount Travel, Dominic's Pastry and Bake Shoppe, The Education Station, both Modern Music stores, the Munchie Parlor and Sweets 'n' Eats. On St. John, they're being sold at Connections and the St. John Drug Center.

Weather services have been changing predictions for Tropical Storm Emily. Wednesday night's projections placed the storm just 35 miles to the northeast of St. Thomas. Thursday morning's update has the small storm several hundred miles to the north of the Virgin Islands.
All predictions are for Emily to become a category one hurricane in the next few days.
Gov. Charles W. Turnbull said Wednesday, "I have directed that this government assume a heightened state of readiness throughout this territory . . . to ensure we are prepared to respond to any emergency in the event circumstances warrant them.
"I urge the public to continue to monitor the progress of this storm with an eye towards safeguarding homes and property in the event Tropical Storm Emily threatens the territory."
At 6 p.m. Wednesday, Emily was about 275 miles to the east of Barbados. Weather services note that with three tropical storms in the Caribbean area, the movement of each affects the strength and motion of the others. This makes accurate predictions more complicated.

Editor's note: For detailed weather information, including regular updates on Emily's progress, click on the rainbow icon above the menu on St. Thomas Source or St. Croix Source.

Sharifa Garcia of St. Croix has been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Research Undergraduate Laboratory Fellowships Program this fall.

Garcia, a student at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, will spend 16 weeks at a Department of Energy National Laboratory to receive hands-on experience in conducting scientific research.

Virgin Islands Congressional Delegate Donna Christian Christensen notified Garcia of her selection and offered congratulations.

"Your diligence and academic excellence have placed you in a position to take advantage of many opportunities. I hope that this research experience will open many doors for your in your professional career and wish you all the best in your endeavors," she said.

Almost 700 students were selected from more than 2,700 applicants to participate at nine different DOE national laboratories for the summer and fall of this year. Students are assigned to member of the DOE’s senior scientific staff who mentor them in science, math and engineering fields.

The program is sponsored by the Department of Energy Office of Science. For further information about the fellowship program contact Sam Rodriguez, assistant director for communications and science education, Office of Science at 202-586-7141 or email: Samuel.Rodriguez@science.doe.gov.

The regular seasoned ended in the Bob Owens Slowpitch Summer League Wednesday night with three games that were postponed from July 14 because of lights problems and a rain out on Monday.
In the first game, Luis Centron (2-4, HR, 4 RBI) blasted a grand slam as 40 Caliber jumped off to a 7-0 lead after one inning. 40 Caliber won easily by 15-2 and kept Xtreme Danger Too without a win during the regular season.
Tony Perez (6-4) picked up the win. The loss went to Dave Elliot (0-5). Michael Schjang Jr. (2-3, RBI) helped in the winning cause. Leonard Frett (2-2, 2 RBI) drove in Xtreme Danger Too's only two runs.
In the second game the Stealers committed three errors to give Anchor Dive the lead 7-0 after one inning. In the third, Melvin George and Freddie Pimentel (2-4, HR) each had two-run home runs as the Stealers took a 10-5 lead after three.
In the bottom of the sixth, with Anchor Dive trailing 14-11, the team scored four runs including a two-run shot by Danny Rodriguez to take a one run lead. The Stealers answered in the top of the eighth with three runs and held on to win their seventh straight 17-16. Samuel Ramos (10-0) finished the regular season with no losses. Steve Nisky (7-5) suffered Anchor Dive's second straight loss, dropping them from third to fourth place. Kai Shjang (3-3, HR, 4 RBI) led the Stealers. Mike Robbins (4-5, 2 HR, 4 RBI) and Junior Antoine (3-4, HR, 5 RBI) paced Anchor Dive.
In the final game, Champagnes led Guidance 1-0 after one. In the top of the second, Jose Flynn (3-3, HR, 5 RBI) blasted a grand slam and Gregory Lewis had a solo shot as Guidance scored 7 runs. Champagnes answered with seven runs to maintain their one-run lead. In the top of the third, Guidance bats came alive as they scored nine runs to lead 16-10 after three. Trailing 23-19, Champagnes tried to come back in the bottom of the seventh. They were only able to score three runs as Guidance, winning 23-22, finished the regular season on a two-game win streak.
Dee King (6-6) got the win and Allan Woods (5-1) pitched his first loss of the season. Joseph Hodge (3-3, HR, 3 RBI) along with Flynn led Guidance. Champagnes got home runs from Steve Rosario (3-4, HR, 5 RBI), Jose Guerra (3-3, HR, 3 RBI) and Manuel Mercado (3-4, HR, 3 RBI).
The Stealers (11-1) finished the regular season in first place. Despite last night's loss, Champagnes (9-3) are second followed by 40 Caliber (8-4) in third, Anchor Dive (7-5) in fourth, Guidance (6-6) in fifth, Most High (2-10) in sixth and Xtreme Danger Too (0-12) in seventh.
The first round of the playoffs begins Monday, Aug. 30 at D. C. Canegata Ballpark. The first place Stealers will get the bye. At 6:15 p.m. Champagnes face the winless Xtreme Danger Too. At 7:30 p.m. 40 Caliber will try to continue its domination of Most High. Then at 8:45 p.m. Anchor Dive will face Guidance. They split the two games during the regular season.

Since 15 percent of the St. Thomas-St. John Hotel and Tourism Association is made up of hotels with 50 rooms or less, a different marketing strategy for smaller establishments is being considered.
To kickoff the effort, the association will reform its Small Hotels Committee, said Richard Doumeng, president of the Hotel and Tourism Association.
"I’ve been listening to our members with small properties and they are hurting," he said. "As the leading tourism association, we have an obligation to address the issues raised by this segment of our membership."
At the committee’s first meeting last week, Hal Borns of the Admirals Inn was elected chairman. Borns also serves as the small hotels representative on the Hotel and Tourism Association’s board of directors.
"Almost 15 percent of our membership is in the category of 50 rooms and under," Borns said. "At the first meeting it was clear that the group recognized the benefits of banding together."
Borns will spearhead the committee’s effort to develop a position paper that defines small hotel owners’ concerns and identify potential solutions. A portion of the work to assemble a comprehensive marketing plan geared toward small hotels has already been started and will be completed next week, Borns said.
"It’s the committee’s intention to have some components of this plan in place to address the upcoming winter season," Borns said.
A special brochure highlighting small inns, hotels and guesthouses will be the committee’s first product.
"Having one collateral piece, which represents all our small hotels will enable the group to participate in many more marketing opportunities presented by our association," Doumeng said.
Borns said that while collective marketing will be the committee’s initial focus, small hotel owners plan to lobby the association and the community to ensure that the role small establishments play in the tourism industry is recognized.
"We have every intention of exploring all issues relating to the profitable operation of our properties," he said.
The Small Hotels Committee will review marketing concepts at its next meeting on Monday, Sept. 13. For more information, contact Beverly Nicholson at 774-6835.

"SAX CYMBALS" return to the New Bryan's' Bar and Restaurant from 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday.
Led by well-known saxophonist Rusty Vellek, the band also includes Chris Robbert on guitar, Rhett Simmonds on the upright acoustic bass and Dean Prince on percussion.
Vellek says, "We'll be playing a lot of your favorite (mostly jazz) tunes with no loud amplification or electronic gimmickry — just real, live music — played by and for real, live people. We got a great reception last time, and we're all looking forward to playing there again this Sunday."
Vellek also said that those who haven't been to the New Bryan's yet are in for a treat — "great food and drinks at very reasonable prices, with a friendly staff and a beautiful atmosphere."
Check out the new deck overlooking Hull Bay.
Dinner is served from 6 to 10 p.m., with fresh seafood, steaks, ribs, chicken and nightly specials.
And the really good news for northsiders: Keith is back in the kitchen!

With tropical storm Emily hovering down near Barbados, uncertain in which direction to strike, it’s difficult to pay attention to other news. But some recent events deserve comment.
Former Sen. John Tutein’s indictment was announced Tuesday. He’ll be arraigned Sept. 1 on federal and territorial charges of attempting to bribe Sen. Allie-Allison Petrus to support legislation favorable to Innovative Communications Corp., owned by the Virgin Islands’ own communication mogul, Jeffrey Prosser.
This sensational accusation got even wilder with the disclosure in the indictment that among the inducements allegedly offered Petrus was a mobile TV broadcast van. What does a mobile TV broadcast van have to do with this case? Why would Petrus want this esoteric piece of equipment? Where would Tutein find one to give him? So far as we know, the only such van belongs to public television station WTJX and was last seen parked behind the studio atop Sub Base, waiting for the next Carnival parade.
Perhaps the Daily News, whose headlines now can be read from a passing vehicle, maybe even a mobile TV broadcast van, could look into these strange goings-on? Except that Prosser now owns the newspaper, which must be a source of embarassment, if not concern, to the news staff. In any event, this is a story to be followed.
Meanwhile, Gov. Charles Turnbull says he’ll ask the courts to uphold his veto of a Senate bill that ordered him to reorganize his Executive Branch. Turnbull and Senate leaders should talk this over, work it out. The courts are traditionally leery of getting involved in disputes between the other two branches of government, and Turnbull was going to reorganize Government House anyway. Bottom line here: We’ve got more important problems to take care of.
The good news, bad news award goes to the government for its intention to pay off a $35 million short-term loan it took out earlier this year. That’s the good news. The bad news is that the government is going to pay off that loan by floating a $100 million bond issue that will take us deeper into debt.
The winner of the most optimistic declaration of the week award has to be Rudolph Krigger, financial guru to the governor, who declared that the territory’s bond issues are popular because they’re exempt from all income taxes. Well, yes, until investors begin to worry about whether the Virgin Islands can pay off the bonds when the time comes.
Finally, there’s cheerful news for the University of the Virgin Islands — if it plays its cards right.
St. Croix’s first gambling casino just might open by the end of the year. We know this because Public Works next month is going to start repairing the South Shore road, otherwise known as Pothole Heaven, on the big island. That’s the road you have to take to reach the casino.
And residents of St. Croix shortly will be taking classes in how to deal blackjack, spin the roulette wheel and supervise a craps table. The classes will be taught — get this — by a Professor of Gaming from the Community College of Southern Nevada. For Southern Nevada, read Las Vegas.
UVI, as a result of its latest reorganization, now sports a president, four vice presidents, one provost and two chancellors. (Or is it two provosts and one chancellor? The mind reels.)
President Orville Kean wants more money from the Legislature for his underpaid faculty. He’s missing a bet by not establishing on the St. Croix campus a Department of Gaming, perhaps under the Mathematics and Science Division, that would supply casinos a steady supply of college-trained dealers. The casinos would pay the government. The government would pay UVI. The university’s financial people could apply some of the money to salary increases for English teachers.
In Las Vegas this is known as skimming, and it’s illegal. But this is our university we’re talking about, not some community college in Las Vegas.
Four vice presidents, two chancellors and a provost. Is that what they call a full house?

Editors' Note: Frank J. Jordan is a local radio commentator, former UVI journalism professor and former NBC News executive.

The Virgin Islands Housing Authority is set to receive nearly $8 million in federal grant money.
VIHA will get $7,858,060 for housing modernization from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, said V.I. Delegate to Congress Donna Christian-Christensen.
The grant will be used to:

• Support disaster recovery and mitigation efforts at housing communities throughout the territory from Hurricanes Marilyn, Bertha and Georges.
  
• Satisfy the Army Corps of Engineers' settlement claims associated with the St. Croix modernization program.
  
• Fund PHA-wide extraordinary maintenance.
  
• Repair dwelling units in preparation for home ownership.
  
• Fund PHA-wide Administration Management Improvement initiatives.
  

Christensen also said the VIHA will receive $125,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice for the Weed and Seed program. The program was developed to enhance community policing, prevention/intervention/treatment programs and to allow for law-abiding residents to live, work and raise a family in a safe environment.
The Weed and Seed funding will also go toward neighborhood restoration in Estate Bovoni on St. Thomas.
The U.S. Justice Department also granted more than $200,000 to Law Enforcement Planning Commission, Christensen said. The money will be used to coordinate the development and implementation of a sex-offender registry with the V.I. Justice Department.

The Virgin Islands Housing Authority is set to receive more than $7 million in federal grant money.
VIHA will get $7,858,060 for housing modernization from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, said V.I. Delegate to Congress Donna Christian Christensen.
The VIHA grant will be used to:

• Support disaster recovery and mitigation efforts at housing communities throughout the territory from Hurricane Marilyn, Bertha and Georges.
  
• Satisfy the Army Corps of Engineers settlement claims associated with the St. Croix modernization program.
  
• Fund PHA-wide extra ordinary maintenance.
  
• Repair dwelling units in preparation for home ownership,
  
• Fund PHA-wide Administration Management Improvement initiatives.
  

Christensen also said the VIHA will receive $125,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice for the Weed and Seed program. The program was developed to enhance community policing, prevention/intervention/treatment programs and to allow for law abiding residents to live, work and raise a family in a safe environment.
The Weed and Seed funding will also go toward neighborhood restoration in Estate Bovoni on St. Thomas.
The U.S. Department of Justice also granted more than $200,000 to Law Enforcement Planning Commission, Christensen said. The money will be used to coordinate the development and implementation of a sex offender registry with the V.I. Department of Justice.