Most of the criminal activity was orchestrated by Girard from prison, where he is currently serving sentences for multiple prior criminal convictions.Īccording to evidence presented at trial, Tyler Eugene, aka Lucc, 24, of St. Croix, as well as Gems and Gold Corner jewelry store, Signatures Jewelry, and 3Gs Jewelry and Repair located in St. Girard planned, and his crew executed, several armed robberies including of the Divi Racino Casino in St. Girard ordered shootings against rival gang members, as well as individuals he believed had stolen from or otherwise disrespected the gang. Croix, USVI, was the leader of the group. I’d like to thank our local partners for their work on this case and their continued support to the FBI mission.”Įvidence presented at trial showed that Paul Girard, aka Bogus, 34, of St. Virgin Islands can rest assured in the FBI’s commitment to work aggressively to curtail violence in our streets. “With this verdict, the people of the U.S.

“There is no greater threat to our nation than that of violence and fear in our communities,” said Special Agent in Charge Joseph Gonzalez of the FBI’s San Juan Field Office. “These criminals thought they were untouchable, but today's verdict demonstrates the ongoing commitment of the FBI to investigate and disrupt criminal enterprises like this and demand justice for their victims.' “The use of violence and intimidation by these gang members to try and assert power over the people of the Virgin Islands failed,” said Assistant Director Luis Quesada of the FBI’s Criminal Investigative Division. We are hugely grateful for the dedication of the prosecution team.”

“These convictions mark the dismantlement of the Paul Girard criminal enterprise. “Today’s verdict makes clear that the people of the Virgin Islands will not tolerate violent criminal activity directed against their fellow islanders,” said U.S. “Today’s verdicts, and the guilty pleas of seven additional co-defendants in this case, demonstrate that the Department of Justice, and our law enforcement partners, are committed to combating the threat of gang violence.” of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division. Virgin Islands through violence and theft,” said Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Virgin Islands (USVI) by a federal jury for RICO conspiracy, murder, attempted murder, robbery, and drug dealing.Īccording to court documents and the evidence presented at trial, the Paul Girard criminal enterprise committed murders and was involved in other acts of violence, targeted jewelry stores and banks for robberies, and distributed illegal drugs. Three members of a violent criminal gang were convicted today in the U.S.

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