Man Arrested in St. Thomas for Firearms Possession After Attempted Traffic Stop Escape

Angelo Del Rosario Jean faces felony charges after police discovered a handgun, ski mask, and suspected marijuana in his vehicle during a traffic stop in Market Square, leading to a $50,000 bail and pending court appearance

ST. THOAMS — A man is facing felony firearms charges after police discovered a gun and a ski mask in his vehicle during a traffic stop in St. Thomas. According to court documents, officers were patrolling Market Square on Tuesday afternoon when they noticed a green Honda Accord with old license plates and an expired registration sticker. They attempted a traffic stop, and the vehicle initially pulled over. However, as an officer exited his marked police vehicle, the Accord reportedly drove off, running a stoplight.

The police followed the car to Grand Hotel Square, where it tried to drive up onto the sidewalk. Officers managed to stop the Honda a second time, and the driver complied with instructions. When asked to produce his documents, the driver – identified as Angelo Del Rosario Jean – showed officers expired registration and insurance papers in another individual's name. He admitted he did not have a driver's license.