Man and Two Minors Arrested for Illegal Gun Possession During Traffic Stop in St. Croix

ST. THOMAS — A man and two minors were arrested on Friday following a traffic stop by Officers of the Special Operations Bureau in the Peter’s Rest area, close to the Cool Out Bar and Restaurant, according to the VIPD.

The vehicle, a gray Acura TSX, was pulled over due to the absence of a front license plate and an expired registration sticker visible on the front windshield.

During the stop, a search of the vehicle led to the discovery of several illegal items. Authorities found a high-powered assault rifle equipped with a 60 rounds capacity drum magazine and a Glock 42 .380 Caliber handgun with an extended magazine. Additionally, two more .380 caliber magazines, two ski masks, and gloves were retrieved from inside the vehicle.