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AAF Justice Complex, 5400 Veterans Drive St. Thomas, 00802 * (340) 774-2211 
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VIPD NEWS RELEASE - 080123-243 
For Immediate Media Distribution 
 
August 1, 2023  
 
Man Identified in Gun Related Incident in Emancipation Garden,  
Turned Himself in 
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands – On Monday, July 31, 2023, Kishon Melford Herbert self-
surrendered after being informed that there was an active warrant for his arrest. Herbert was 
identified as the individual who pointed a firearm at two individuals in the Emancipation 
Garden, on or about April 25, 2023.  
Mr. Kishon M. Herbert, age 39, was arrested, booked, and processed. Bail was set at 
$25,000.00 in this matter. He was charged with Assault in the Third Degree, Possession of a 
Firearm during a Third Degree Assault, Brandishing a Firearm, Simple Assault, and Reckless 
Endangerment (Misdemeanor). 
This case is presently under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Bureau. Any persons 
having information regarding this incident are asked to contact the Criminal Investigation 
Bureau at (340)774-2211 ext. 5576/5572. Contact can also be made to 911, Crime Stoppers 
V.I. at 1(800)222-TIPS, the Chief’s Office at (340)715-5548 or the Commissioner’s Office at 
(340)715-5506. 
 
 
 
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