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USVI- Police discover unlicensed glock during traffic stop

Mugshot of Chayanne Baron. Photo: Virgin Islands Police Department
VI CONSORTIUM

EMILE MILO FRANCIS DRVIE, St. Thomas, USVI- Traffic enforcement in the Lindquist Beach area of St. Thomas led to the arrest of a man found carrying an unlicensed handgun, according to the V.I. Police Department.

The incident unfolded on Wednesday morning, October 30, 2024, around 11 a.m., when officers from the Special Operations Bureau were conducting routine traffic checks along Emile Milo Francis Drive. According to court documents, police noticed a white Acura TSX with no front license plate and an illegally tinted windshield, prompting a traffic stop. As officers approached the vehicle, they detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from inside when the windows were lowered.

Both the driver and the passenger were asked to step out of the vehicle while officers conducted a search. On the passenger seat, officers found a brown satchel, which passenger Chayanne Baron identified as his own. Inside the bag, officers discovered a black Glock 43 handgun. Upon questioning, Baron admitted he did not possess a license for the firearm, leading to his immediate arrest. He was subsequently charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm and unauthorized possession of ammunition.

Baron secures bail

With an initial bail set at $50,000, Baron was unable to secure his release and was taken into custody. In court on Thursday, October 31, 2024, Magistrate Simone VanHolten-Turnbull found probable cause to uphold both charges against Baron and allowed him to satisfy his bail with an unsecured bond for the full amount. He must, however, report to the probation office twice a week in person and must not obtain a driver's license while trial is pending.

Baron's next court appearance is scheduled for November 15.

8 Responses to “USVI- Police discover unlicensed glock during traffic stop”

  • take note (02/11/2024, 15:19) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    Nicr...Photo bif and clear accompanies a detailed description of event. Thres USA / USVzi unquestionably serious about their stand against crime
    If the BVI was not an enabler the USVI and region would be a safer place.
    Shhh but when Trump becomes President,BVI will be conrdoned off as it deserves and the region will become a better place to.live and to invest.
  • The watchdog (02/11/2024, 15:47) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    The child still have milk in his face
  • Blind Man (02/11/2024, 16:12) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    It seems like every man in StThomas have a gun there must be so secret service opperation that the police not aware of
  • Wellsah (02/11/2024, 19:26) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    the USVI has some of the most strictest gun ownership laws in the US. with the obvious presence of violent crime, citizens should be able to protect themselves as those restrictions clearly doesn't stop criminals from possessing guns. We don't know if this individual is a criminal with a gun or a concerned citizen that has a gun to protect himself and his family.
  • yes sa (02/11/2024, 19:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    It looking like instead of a rattle now a days is gun de have.
  • guy hill (03/11/2024, 07:25) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Young men are not calculating the future cost of their actions, decisions and choices. Take heed at some point and reevaluate these things.
  • Madussa (03/11/2024, 09:52) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    These islands are small. If these young people wanted to change their lives and live right, they should get rid of their weapons and leave for good. Board a plane and never look back. Start a fresh new life and live until old age takes you because none of them involved in criminal acts are living long. WAKE UP YOUNG PEOPLE!
  • No doubt (03/11/2024, 13:35) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Young Black male with ties to the upper Caribbean Island chain


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