A 15-year-old boy died Friday after being shot multiple times in the area of Vester Gade on St. Thomas, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department.
The ShotSpotter Detection System alerted 911 to multiple gunshots fired at approximately 2:17 p.m. Friday. Shortly afterward, a concerned citizen called 911 to report that a male victim had been injured, according to a VIPD police report.
Officers responded to the scene and found a responsive male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, police said. The victim was transported by ambulance to Roy Lester Schneider Hospital, where medical personnel performed life-saving measures. He later died from his injuries, the police report stated.
The victim was identified by his next of kin as Tre’Vante Etienne, 15, the report stated.
Police said no suspect information was immediately available. The investigation is being handled by the Major Crimes Unit.
Etienne’s death marks the eighth homicide on St. Thomas and the 17th for the territory, according to the Source Homicide List.*
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Criminal Investigation Bureau at 340-774-2211, extensions 5555 or 5556, or Crime Stoppers V.I. at 800-222-8477.
*The Source Homicide List is a chronological log of the homicides recorded in 2026 in the U.S. Virgin Islands, as reported by the VIPD. Cases are broken down by island. While this listing is based on VIPD reports, the Source does not include suicides or vehicular homicides in its listing, which the police and some other media do. This can lead to a discrepancy in the number of incidents reported.
Senate President Milton E. Potter presides over the June 12 Committee of the Whole meeting as lawmakers advance an amended version of Bill No. 36‑0144, a sweeping overhaul of the territory’s gun laws that shifts to “shall‑issue” permits, restricts certain weapons and accessories, and adds new limits on high‑capacity magazines. (Photo courtesy V.I. Legislature)
The 36th Legislature on Friday approved a sweeping overhaul of the Virgin Islands’ firearms laws, advancing legislation supporters say is necessary to comply with recent court rulings while opponents argue it imposes new burdens on law-abiding gun owners.
Senators first adopted Amendment No. 36-364, Rev. 4, a substitute amendment that replaced the bill’s original text in its entirety. They then approved Bill No. 36-0144, as amended, and sent it to Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. for action.
Under the bill, the territory would replace its long‑standing discretionary permitting system with what the Attorney General’s Office describes as a “shall‑issue” framework. Rather than requiring applicants to demonstrate a special need and leaving permit decisions largely to the police commissioner’s discretion, the Virgin Islands Police Department would be required to issue licenses to residents who meet objective eligibility standards written into the law, such as not being a convicted violent felon, not having been adjudicated dangerously mentally ill, and not being subject to a domestic‑violence restraining order. The bill sets deadlines for processing applications, requiring VIPD to act on completed license applications within 45 days and firearms registrations within 30 days.
The measure would also expand where licensed residents can legally carry handguns in public compared with current law, while maintaining prohibitions in designated “sensitive places” such as schools, government buildings and hospitals. It further bans or tightens controls on certain firearms and accessories, including automatic weapons, short-barreled rifles and shotguns, ghost guns, .50-caliber rifles, suppressors and conversion devices, and restricts magazines that hold more than 15 rounds, with limited grandfathering for some existing owners.
Supporters of the bill said the overhaul is necessary to bring the Virgin Islands’ gun‑permitting system into line with recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings and to address a federal lawsuit filed by the U.S. Justice Department over the territory’s permitting practices. Assistant Attorney General Sean Bailey said the current law gives the police commissioner broad discretion to require applicants to show a “special need” to carry a firearm, a standard the Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional in its Bruen decision.
Attorney General Gordon Rhea said “this act is about balance,” calling it “written to protect the constitutional rights of law‑abiding Virgin Islanders to keep and bear arms, and at the very same time to give our police the clear, common‑sense tools they need to keep illegal guns out of the wrong hands and keep our communities safe.”
Law enforcement officials also backed the measure as a modernization of the system. Assistant Police Commissioner Sean Santos called it a “balanced, comprehensive approach” that provides clearer guidance for officers while improving public safety and maintaining lawful gun ownership.
Opponents said that even with a “shall‑issue” structure, the bill still places most of its practical burden on lawful gun owners rather than illegal users of firearms. Virgin Islands Safe Gun Owners founder Kosei Ohno said the system adds repeated agency visits and fees per firearm for people who try to comply. “These bills only burden law‑abiding people who register, train, pay, wait, and try to obey,” he told senators, arguing that “criminals who illegally procure firearms are not going to give VIPD fingerprints, social security numbers [and] a permanent paper trail that follows them for life.”
Critics also focused on the expanded “sensitive places” list, including schools, hospitals and government buildings, warning it could expose licensed carriers to criminal liability during ordinary activities. Local Federal Firearms Licensee Ehren Henderson said a lawful gun owner should not face charges “while dropping their children off at school or arriving at a hospital in the emergency,” arguing that such rules “do not target criminals” who are already carrying illegally.
Detractors further objected to the 15‑round magazine limit, bans on suppressors and other accessories, and new training requirements. Henderson called the magazine restrictions “among the most troubling parts of the bill,” saying they “will not stop violent criminals” but “only weaken our ability to defend ourselves and our families.” Sen. Alma Francis Heyliger, who said she supports some updates such as a ghost-gun ban and streamlined reporting, nonetheless voiced concern that the suppressor ban and other penalties are “trying to criminalize law-abiding citizens” rather than focusing on the acts of criminals, and she and Sen. Carla J. Joseph were the two “no” votes.
Attorney Adam Christian warned that allowing “commissioner-approved” instructors without clear standards could reintroduce subjective discretion. Opponents ultimately argued that the bill shifts the risk and complexity onto people who already comply with the law while leaving the core problem of illegal guns largely unchanged. They also criticized the process, noting that key substitute language was circulated late and many testifiers said they were unable to access the latest amendment text online before the hearing.
Several senators voiced mixed views, saying they agreed the law needed updating but still had reservations about parts of the bill. Lawmakers also questioned whether the new restrictions would meaningfully reduce gun violence driven by illegal firearms.
Despite those concerns, a majority concluded the substitute was better than what currently exists and a necessary step to respond to recent court rulings and the ongoing DOJ lawsuit, noting that the act is drafted to be severable so that any provision struck down in court can be removed without undoing the entire framework.
Several members said they expect to revisit contentious issues such as suppressors, sensitive‑place rules and mental‑health provisions in the future. Senate President Milton Potter urged colleagues not to stall the measure over its imperfections, saying they should not let “perfect be the enemy of the good,” as the Legislature voted to send the bill to the governor for his consideration.
The U.S. Virgin Islands has been given a rare opportunity to leave a message for future generations as part of America’s Official Time Capsule, a historic project commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett announced that she has been selected to submit an item on behalf of the territory for inclusion in the time capsule, which will be sealed on July 4 and remain unopened until 2276.
The initiative will bring together contributions from states and territories across the nation, preserving pieces of American life, culture, and history for the next 250 years. When the capsule is eventually opened, those living in the 23rd century will gain a glimpse into the people, traditions, and values that shaped communities throughout the United States and its territories in 2026.
Rather than selecting the Virgin Islands’ contribution on her own, Plaskett has invited residents to help determine what should represent the territory in the historic collection.
Virgin Islanders are being asked to choose from three options that reflect different aspects of the territory’s cultural identity.
The first option, “Option A,” is a yard of traditional Virgin Islands madras fabric accompanied by an archival description explaining its significance to the territory’s heritage. Madras has long been associated with Virgin Islands culture and is prominently featured during Carnival celebrations, cultural ceremonies, and performances by moko jumbies.
“Option A”: Traditional Virgin Islands madras fabric, a vibrant symbol of the territory’s cultural heritage, is one of three options being considered as the U.S. Virgin Islands’ contribution to America’s Official Time Capsule. (Photo from Delegate to Congress Stacey E. Plaskett’s Facebook page)
The second option, “Option B,” is a photobook featuring black-and-white images documenting everyday life across St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John. The collection would capture businesses, neighborhoods, schools, sporting events, artistic expression, graduations, and other moments that reflect the character of the Virgin Islands community.
“Option B”: Scenes of Virgin Islands culture and community life, including traditional madras dress, Mocko Jumbies, and steel pan musicians, are featured in a collection of archival photographs being considered for inclusion in America’s Official Time Capsule on behalf of the U.S. Virgin Islands. (Photo from Delegate to Congress Stacey E. Plaskett’s Facebook page)
The third option, “Option C,” is a collection of recipes for kallaloo and steamed fish and fungi, accompanied by information detailing the dishes’ roots in African heritage, island fishing traditions, and local culinary practices.
“Option C”: Traditional Virgin Islands dishes steamed fish and fungi (top) and kallaloo (bottom) are featured in one of the proposed submissions for America’s Official Time Capsule. The recipe collection would preserve a taste of the territory’s culinary heritage for future generations. (Photo from Delegate to Congress Stacey E. Plaskett’s Facebook page)
To vote, residents can simply comment the letter of their choice under Plaskett’s Facebook post.
In a statement provided to the Source, Plaskett said, “I would like to thank everyone who weighed in, debated, and voted on what should represent our territory in America’s Official Time Capsule.”
“I am very pleased with the positive participation from Virgin Islanders in our social media survey on the different options to place in the time capsule. That engagement itself says something powerful about who we are as a people. We love our culture, we are proud of our history, and we take seriously the responsibility of telling our own story,” she said.
According to Plaskett, every state and territorial delegation in Congress has been invited to participate in the initiative. She said involving Virgin Islanders in the selection process was an important part of ensuring the submission reflects the people of the territory.
“Every state and territorial delegation in Congress has been asked to participate, and I didn’t think it was fair for me alone to make the decision, so we decided to ask Virgin Islanders to help me choose,” she said.
With the tremendous participation, Plaskett said she is extending the voting period until Sunday evening.
“I am very excited about our time capsule submission on behalf of the U.S. Virgin Islands, and I look forward to announcing the winning selection on June 17,” she said.
Plaskett said she hopes the selected item will serve as a meaningful representation of the territory for generations to come.
“When this capsule is opened in 2276, it is my hope and prayer that the generations who come after us — 250 years from now — will be blessed by the submission, and that they will see in it the richness, resilience, and beauty of the Virgin Islands people,” she said. “We are making this decision together, as a community, and that makes it all the more meaningful.”
For the territory, the project offers a unique chance to preserve a piece of its culture and identity, ensuring that centuries from now, future generations will know who Virgin Islanders were and what they valued.
Magens Bay Authority board members meeting Friday heard a preliminary proposal for a “glamping” operation at the park as well as a pitch for tours highlighting aspects of Virgin Islands culture, such as the history of moko jumbies and how to walk on stilts, or the story of the johnny cake and how it is made.
Board members were enthusiastic about the proposals from Kyle Sexius, a native St. Thomian who graduated from Charlotte Amalie High School, served with the National Guard in Iraq and Afghanistan and traveled extensively before returning home.
“You go to these places and they don’t have half of what we have but the culture is speaking so loud,” he said, and he wants to see the same in the Virgin Islands, where the beauty of the place can sometimes blind people to the culture behind it all.
“I love the idea,” board Chair Barbara Petersen said, adding that a cruise ship company executive at this year’s Seatrade conference in Miami stressed that tourists today are looking for “experiences” that link them to the culture and history of a place, not just the sun, sand and sea, and Sexius’ proposals fit that bill.
“We have to do a better job” of differentiating the Virgin Islands from the rest of the ports that tourists stop at in the Caribbean. “What sets us apart from them” and will keep visitors coming back, she said.
Board member Jason Charles said they were “two very strong proposals and commended Sexius for returning home to contribute to the community. “I think this could be an asset to the beach,” he said, noting the territory’s tourism product needs to remain fluid and have new offerings. “I look forward to being able to work with you on this,” he told Sexius.
However, board members also expressed reservations, and cautioned that layers of approval would be required.
“I don’t want Magens Bay to try to be everything to everyone. We are mainly the beach,” said Cecile de Jongh. The authority also has existing contracts for cultural and history tours, which might present a conflict, she said. And the park already offers camping in the green spaces across from the beach for individuals or community groups such as the Boy Scouts, who bring their own gear.
Petersen also noted that the glamping proposal — essentially upscale camping — would require approvals from fire, police and environmental officials such as the Department of Planning and Natural Resources. Additionally, when Arthur Fairchild deeded Magens Bay to the people of the Virgin Islands in 1947 for use as a park, he stipulated that no hotels be built. The worry is that “people will say we are allowing a hotel to be built,” said Petersen, even though the structures would not be permanent.
Sexius — who is working on a similar proposal for land at Neltjeberg beach on the North Side of St. Thomas that he has declined to discuss with the Source just yet — presented the board members with booklets outlining his plans with renderings but would not share one with the media, saying everything is still preliminary and proprietary.
According to his presentation to the board, Sexius would start with about 15 to 2o dome-style tents secured to wooden platforms, ranging in size from 10 by 10 feet to 20 by 20 feet, nestled off trails in the woods across from the beach. Smaller units would have a shared bath — an environmentally friendly shower, sink and toilet — while the larger ones would have private amenities. In the event of a storm, everything could be removed, said Sexius, adding there would be 24-hour security.
“Everything is collaborative,” he told the board. “Whatever aligns with your guys’ mission,” he’ll work with that, Sexius said.
Because his plans are still preliminary, Petersen told him to keep in touch with General Manager Monique Simon, who will update the board and can arrange any future meetings on the proposals.
In other business, Bathhouse 1 that was destroyed in Hurricane Irma in September 2017 is set to reopen ahead of schedule by the end of the summer after it was completely replaced, thanks to millions of dollars in FEMA funding, which covered 90 percent of the cost.
The board also voted unanimously to contract with certified public accounting firm Benham & Hodge to conduct the 2023 and 2024 audits of Magens Bay, which are required by the government even though the authority is self-funded.
The board issued requests for proposals for the audit prep and the audit itself but received only two responses from firms that did not qualify because they did not have the required Virgin Islands licenses, said Petersen, so they had to solicit Benham & Hodge.
“It’s very hard and we’re not the only ones having a problem with that,” she said of the shortage of qualified auditors.
Board members Petersen, de Jongh, Charles and Alani A. Henneman, who is also assistant Tourism commissioner, attended Friday’s meeting. Robert Moron and Dayle Barry were absent.
A lawsuit from the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs alleges the country’s largest pharmacy groups and their drug-purchasing affiliates broke consumer protection laws in deceiving Virgin Islanders. (Shutterstock image)
A new lawsuit from the Virgin Islands Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs claims the country’s largest pharmaceutical providers have conspired to increase prices while reducing consumer choice.
The 87-page suit filed Tuesday in the Superior Court alleged CVS Health-subsidiary CaremarkPCS Health, Cigna-subsidiary Express Scripts, and OptumRx — the United States’ three largest pharmacy benefit managers — and Zinc Health Services, Ascent Health Services, and Emisar Pharma Services — their group purchasing organizations — violated the Virgin Islands’ consumer protection act, as well as the consumer fraud and deceptive business practices act.
The suit claims the pharmacy and drug purchasers used the country’s “complex and opaque” prescription drug pricing system “to siphon increasing amounts of money from the pharmaceutical supply chain through an unfair and deceptive scheme …”
The DLCA alleged the companies’ hidden actions increased consumers’ out-of-pocket costs, limited consumers’ access to effective and less expensive prescription drugs, unfairly enriching themselves while undercutting independent pharmacies that were not part of the alleged scheme.
Contrary to their actions, the companies frequently touted their efforts to lower prices and provide better service, the suit claimed.
“Instead, Defendants have capitalized on their role as middlemen between drug manufacturers, pharmacies, health insurance plans, and consumers to siphon increasing revenue to themselves, drive up prices to consumers, restrict consumers’ choices of prescription drugs and pharmacies, and protect their own role and profits by shrouding them in secrecy and misleading marketing,” the DLCA suit alleged.
The suit claimed the pharmacy companies used the intermediary group purchasing organizations to retain savings from negotiated lower prices rather than passing the savings on to consumers.
“This additional, non-transparent layer to the system makes it even more difficult (if not impossible) for health plans to know what rebates and other fees manufacturers are paying to Defendants and whether the health plans are receiving their fair share of those fees,” according to the suit.
Since at least 2012, Virgin Islanders had fewer choices, paid more, and may have been denied access to safer or more effective drugs, the suit said.
“For example, Ozempic is sold in the United States for $969 per month, compared to $122 in Denmark and $59 in Germany, while Wegovy is sold in the United States for $1,349 per month, compared to $186 in Denmark and $137 in Germany,” the suit said.
Further, the suit alleged the pharmacy and group purchasing companies pushed drugs for which they could get the largest rebates even if equally effective, lower-priced drugs were available.
The suit asks the court to block the companies’ actions, impose the maximum civil penalty, and collect all allegedly ill-gotten money.
The Federal Trade Commission launched a similar lawsuit against pharmacy groups in 2024.
Workers sort through waste materials during a cleanup and recovery operation as officials advance a proposed Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan that calls for expanded recycling and resource recovery efforts across the U.S. Virgin Islands. (Photo courtesy U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
Officials working to develop a new solid waste management plan for the territory say there’s a chance that successful implementation could produce millions of dollars needed by the V.I. Waste Management Authority. The last of a series of public hearings on the proposed plan took place Thursday night on St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix.
The USVI Integrated Solid Waste Plan — developed through collaboration between the WMA and the UVI Caribbean Green Technology Center — was first presented to the public in January. At that meeting, Waste Management Executive Director Hannibal “Mike” Ware called for creation of public-private partnerships to help put new 10-year management protocols in place.
“The Waste Management Authority is facing a huge amount of difficulties,” said Technology Center Director Greg Guannel. “There are a lot of challenges to solving this, but there are also opportunities if this plan is carried out over a period of 10 to 15 years.”
Guannel, who presented during the 90-minute session, outlined several potential revenue streams that could provide the WMA with additional resources for its operations. According to Guannel, the authority could generate an estimated $90 million annually by recovering metals from the waste stream, including beverage cans and construction materials such as rebar. Recovering cardboard could bring in an additional $3 million to $4 million per year, while diverting food waste could generate another $2 million to $4 million annually. Recovering glass before it enters the waste stream could produce an estimated $1 million per year.
“Metals are very valuable and we lose a lot of money when a can is thrown into the trash,” the presenter said.
Efforts to establish revenue streams and financing were among the recommendations for implementation. If done successfully, the agency would be able to pay vendors and contractors in a timely manner.
The inability to make timely payments has led to broken agreements between the agency and its providers.
“I’m looking for public-private partnerships in all of this,” Ware said.
Those who took part in Thursday’s final public meeting on the integrated plan — in person or online — will have access to the detailed plan within the next 14 days, organizers said.
The Ruby Rutnik Scholarship Fund has announced that this year’s winners are Nadjah Jn Philip and Nemiah Williams.
Nadjah Jn Philip is the salutatorian of her graduating class at Gifft Hill School on St. John, and Nemiah Williams is an outstanding member of her senior class of V.I. Montessori School and Peter Gruber International Academy.
This fall, Williams will enter Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania, to pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography to fulfill her ambition to become a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.
Nemiah Williams will pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Widener University. (Submitted photo)
In addition to achieving high grades, working part-time and volunteering for various community and environmental projects, she has been lauded for her contributions as a member of the V.I. National Guard Family Readiness Group for nine years.
Jn Philip will be attending Morgan State University Honors College in the fall, where she will study accounting and education. She has been active in Student Council, the National Honor Society, and cofounded the IDEA Club on Campus (Identity, Diversity, Equity and Accountability). In addition to working part-time, she has been a Varsity Volleyball player, a volunteer tutor, and a dance instructor for the Dynamic Dancers.
Nadjah Jn Philip will attend Morgan State University Honors College in the fall. (Submitted photo)
The scholarship fund awards a total of $5,000 to qualified female students annually in honor of Ruby Rutnik, who died in a car accident in 1996. In 1997, an annual softball tournament was organized for female high school students throughout the Virgin Islands as a way to fund the scholarship.
In 2014, the Rutnik family decided to end the tournaments and use the funds already raised to establish an endowment through the Gifft Hill School on St. John. This arrangement was especially appropriate as Ruby was one of the original preschool students when the school was founded as the Pine Peace School in 1978.
The goal of the scholarship is to ease the burden of paying for higher education, especially for those attending colleges and universities off-island. Since its inception in 1997, the fund has awarded $214,000 to over 40 college-bound students, and additional funds support many of the undergraduate students at Gifft Hill School. The Ruby Rutnik Scholarship Fund and the Rutnik family are grateful for the community support of this heartwarming endowment.
Those wishing to contribute to the scholarship fund are asked to make their checks payable to Gifft Hill School, noting RRSF on the bottom of the check, and send by mail to: GHS, 5000 Estate Enighed #356, St. John, V.I. 00830.
Vehicles tagged by the Virgin Islands Port Authority with notices warning owners to remove them from the Gravel Lot on St. John before enforcement action begins later this month. (Source photo by Judi Shimel)
The V.I. Port Authority is tagging vehicles in a St. John parking facility with notices instructing motorists to remove their cars before they do. About a dozen vehicles have been cited for illegal parking in the facility known as the Gravel Lot.
The lot sits adjacent to the Theodore Eric Moorehead Marine Facility across the road from the municipal tennis court. It was created in 2006 as a regulated parking area. Written warnings for motorists to retrieve their property first appeared in mid-May.
Some tagged vehicles appear in good condition; others have foliage growing through the windows and hoods. One has a “For Sale” sign mounted in the windshield.
Since then, additional cars and pickup trucks have had written advisories taped to their windshields.
Port Authority communications officer Monifa Marrero-Brathwaite says the agency plans to start removing tagged cars and trucks at the end of June. “VIPA is cleaning up the Gravel Lot and tagging derelict vehicles in hopes that the owners will remove them. We will issue a public notice before we remove them from the lot,” Marrero-Brathwaite said.
The Virgin Islands Port Authority has identified about a dozen vehicles for removal as part of a cleanup and parking enforcement effort at the Gravel Lot near the Theodore Eric Moorehead Marine Facility on St. John. (Source photo by Judi Shimel)
The message appeared to be reaching the public; an orange passenger car with the notice still attached was seen near Coral Bay Supply store on Route 10 about a week ago.
VIPA’s planned enforcement within days of the scheduled closing of the Cruz Bay Parking Lot at the foot of St. John Government House at the Battery. That closure is expected to take place early next week.
“ … the parking lot adjacent to the U.S. Customs facility in Cruz Bay, St. John, will be closed for public parking beginning Tuesday, June 16, 2026. This parking lot will be transformed into the St. John Celebration Village,” the announcement said. “After the Celebration ends on July 4th, the Village booths will be dismantled, and VIPA will clean, paint, and re-stripe the parking lot. The lot will reopen for public parking on Saturday, July 18.”
Enforcement of parking regulations also comes at a time when other VIPA facilities are stepping up enforcement. Motorists on St. Thomas were recently warned against parking in areas near the Crown Bay Cargo Port.
“Starting June 1, 2026, VIPA police officers will boot or tow any vehicles or equipment that violate the posted no-parking signs along the road. The boot removal and recovery fee will be $500 per vehicle or piece of equipment,” read a statement issued May 24.
A St. Croix man was arrested June 5 on charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm and simple assault and battery-domestic violence, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department.
Phillip Galloway was arrested at approximately 8:57 p.m. by members of VIPD’s Patrol Division, according to a VIPD police report.
Police said Galloway assaulted a female acquaintance and made verbal threats to harm her and a family member. During the investigation, officers discovered Galloway was in possession of an unlicensed firearm and did not possess a firearm license to own firearms in the United States or its territories, according to the report.
Bail was set at $50,000. Unable to post bail, Galloway was transported to the John A. Bell Correctional Facility pending his advice of rights hearing, police said.
A St. Croix man was arrested Wednesday after a woman reported he strangled her during a domestic disturbance at Harbor View Housing Apartments, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department.
The 911 Emergency Call Center received a report of a domestic disturbance in progress at the apartment complex at approximately 8:45 a.m. JWednesday, according to a VIPD police report.
Responding officers made contact with the victim, who reported that she had been strangled by Kenrick Duinkerk, police said.
Duinkerk was detained, advised of his Miranda rights and placed under arrest, according to the report.
Police charged him with second-degree assault (domestic violence), simple assault and battery, and disturbance of the peace. No bail was set, and Duinkerk was transported to the John Bell Correctional Facility pending an advice of rights hearing.
The case remains under investigation by the Virgin Islands Police Department.
