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USVI police on hunt for man accused of raping minor

August 11th, 2016 | Tags: Elvis Edwards rape minor VIPD first degree rape
46-year-old Elvis Edwards has been charged with first degree rape on St Croix. Photo: VIC
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FEDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI — The [US] Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) is on the hunt for a man who allegedly raped a minor, VIPD Public Information Officer Glen Dratte announced via press release Tuesday, August 9 2016.

According to the release, 46-year-old Elvis Edwards, who was charged with first degree rape, weighs about 191 lbs, is 5 feet 7 inches tall, has a tear drop tattoo underneath his left eye, along with black dreadlocks and gold teeth.

Mr Edwards, who was born in St Thomas but lives on St Croix, is known to frequent Sion Farm, Castle Coakley, Peter’s Rest and Angels Bar in the Golden Grove area, according to the release. The suspect currently has one arm in a sling.

Police are asking anyone who may know of Mr Edwards’ whereabouts to contact The Criminal Investigation Bureau at 340 778-2211; or the anonymous tip line Crime Stoppers VI at 1 800 222 TIPS (8477) or 911.

7 Responses to “USVI police on hunt for man accused of raping minor”

  • rock city (11/08/2016, 10:23) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    SMH too much crime
  • Georgie (11/08/2016, 10:48) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    I am just happy its NOT who I initially taught it was from the photo. You really people who like each other in the world ...
  • wize up (11/08/2016, 14:46) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Keep your eyes open while in road town because those guys loves to hideout in chocolate city
  • wow (11/08/2016, 15:11) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    all rapists should be castrated
  • Zone (11/08/2016, 19:26) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply

    K!** the sad MF!!!!

  • judge (12/08/2016, 10:06) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    listen to you folks up in here. What happened to the presumption of innocence? According to the law a person is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law and not in the court of public opinion.
    Yes if he is found guilty castrate his $ss.


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