A dramatic police pursuit unfolded in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, after Cisqo Connor allegedly ignored a red light, leading to a high-speed chase peppered with multiple traffic violations. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday on Veterans Drive, where police spotted Connor driving a white Toyota Corolla at a high rate of speed.

After running the red light at the intersection of Konsprindsens Gade, Connor reportedly accelerated, breezing through an additional four red lights. His reckless driving, which included swerving into oncoming lanes, forced several drivers to dodge potential collisions. Despite the time, the streets were lively with post-event traffic, increasing the risk to pedestrians and other motorists.

The chase continued onto Tolbod Gade, where heavy traffic impeded Connor’s escape. Attempting to flee on foot after abandoning his vehicle on Krondprindsens Gade, Connor was apprehended by the police amidst the crowd. His resistance continued as he provocatively dismissed police instructions and made inappropriate remarks when officers attempted a field sobriety test.

Connor faced charges of reckless endangerment, reckless driving, driving under the influence, and obstructing police duties. During his Monday court appearance, Magistrate Simone VanHolten-Turnbull assigned a public defender to his case and set a pretrial release, with Connor posting a $3,500 bail component.

His next court appearance is slated for May 17.

ST. CROIX — Walton Jack, a security consultant and former Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) officer, was arrested on misdemeanor assault charges following a heated altercation with police at a local event. The incident occurred during the Taste of St. Croix at the Divi Carina Bay Casino & Resort on the evening of April 18.

Court documents reveal that the confrontation began when Jack requested assistance from on-duty officers to relocate some barricades for his security team. After the officers declined, citing that the task was outside their scope of responsibilities, Jack became visibly agitated. Witnesses described him as using profane language, threatening the officers’ employment, and exhibiting signs of intoxication, including slurred speech, glassy eyes, and an unsteady gait.

The situation escalated when one officer attempted to calm Jack by touching his arm, which led Jack to attempt a punch. He missed and subsequently lost his balance, falling to the ground. Officers quickly subdued him and, following medical attention for a head laceration, transported him to the Wilbur H. Francis command police station for booking.

Despite refusing to give a statement, Jack was charged with simple assault. Initially held on $5,000 bail, he appeared in court on April 19, where Magistrate Yolan Brow Ross reduced his bail to a $500 unsecured bond. His trial is set for May 8.

This is not Jack’s first encounter with the law; he was arrested last May for negligent driving and driving under the influence, charges that are still pending in court.

A late-night shooting at the Frontline Nightclub in Colquohoun, St. Croix, has left one man in a critical condition, the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) reported. The altercation, which took place Saturday night, has prompted an intensive investigation by the VIPD’s Major Crimes Unit.

Responding swiftly to calls about gunfire at the establishment, detectives from the Criminal Investigation Bureau were on scene to find a dispute among several individuals had intensified, leading to the shooting. The victim, who suffered multiple gunshot wounds, was subsequently transported to Juan F. Luis Hospital via private vehicle.

Forensic experts at the scene collected various shell casings, evidencing the use of multiple firearms during the incident. A shotgun belonging to the victim was also confiscated and is being held as part of the investigation.

Hospital authorities at Juan F. Luis confirmed the victim’s severe injuries and arranged for his airlift to another facility on Sunday morning for advanced care. His condition is still listed as critical. As the investigation unfolds, police are piecing together the circumstances of the shooting.

The VIPD is calling on the public to provide any information that could aid their ongoing investigation. Tips can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers USVI.