THE VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT 
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VIPD NEWS RELEASE - 032723-088 
For Immediate Media Distribution 
 
March 27, 2023  
 
50-year-old Man Arrested, Facing Charges for Sexual Assault and 
Burglary 
St. John, USVI - On Sunday, March 26, 2023, at about 11:15 a.m., Mr. Jabbar Abdul 
Gereau, a 50-year-old male, was placed under arrest after the victim, a male, identified him as 
the person who sexually assaulted him multiple times. The victim stated that Mr. Gereau 
entered his residence without permission and had sex with him against his will. The victim 
added that he was in fear for his safety and was unable to defend himself against Mr. Gereau. 
On Sunday, March 26, 2023, officers of the Leander Jurgen Command located Mr. Gereau in 
the area of the Emmanuel Baptiste Church and placed him under arrest. Once at the Richard 
Callwood Command, Mr. Gereau was advised of his rights and placed under arrest for Rape 
in the First Degree, Burglary in the First Degree, False Imprisonment, Unlawful Sexual 
Contact in the First Degree, Simple Assault, Harassment and Disturbance of the Peace. No 
bail was set for Mr. Gereau and he was remanded to the Bureau of Corrections pending his 
Advise of Rights Hearing.  
This case is presently under investigation by the Domestic Violence Bureau/CIB. Anyone 
having information about this crime can notify the Domestic Violence Bureau at (340)774-
2211 ext. 5534.  
 
 
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