THE VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT 
                                     “To Protect and Serve” 
       Office of the Commissioner 
 
 
AAF Justice Complex, 5400 Veterans Drive St. Thomas, 00802 * (340) 774-2211 
Administrative Services Building 45 Mars Hill, Frederiksted St. Croix, 00840 * (340) 778-2211 
 
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VIPD NEWS RELEASE- 071923-228 
For Immediate Media Distribution 
 
July 19, 2023 
 
21-year-old Man Arrested for Burglary and Destruction of Property 
 
St. Croix, USVI - On July 17, 2023, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Police was dispatched to 
Bonne Esperance for a reported burglary. They met the victim who explained that an 
acquaintance, Mr. Emeka Watson, broke her window and used a car battery to damage her 
front door to gain entry into her home. While inside, he attempted to hit the victim. Mr. 
Watson fled the scene before the officers’ arrival. 
 
On July 18, 2023, Mr. Emeka Watson, 21-year-old, turned himself in to police at the 
Criminal Investigation Bureau at the Rainbow Police Administration Building where he was 
charged with Burglary Second, and Destruction of Property. No bail was set as per the 
Domestic Violence law. He was processed and transported to the John Bell Correctional 
Facility pending his Advised of Rights hearing at the Superior Court. 
 
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