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Operation Round Up: VIPD's Major Crackdown Leads to Multiple Arrests on St. Croix
ST. CROIX — The V.I. Police Department announced Sunday night the successful execution of "Operation Round Up Step By Step", conducted by the Criminal Investigation Bureau and Special Operations Bureau on St. Croix.
The effort, aimed at tackling criminal activity on St. Croix, led to the arrest of six individuals on various charges. According to the VIPD, the apprehended suspects were involved in offenses ranging from assault to unauthorized vehicle use and attempted murder.
The first arrestee, 55-year-old Franklin Xavier, was charged with second-degree assault. Xavier was arrested for pepper spraying an adult male in the face. His bail was set at $10,000.
Angel Torres Sr., 54, faced charges for recklessly discharging a firearm during a dispute, damaging his neighbor's property on Nov. 1, 2022. The neighbor returned fire at Torres, whose bail was set at $10,000.
