St. Thomas Man Arrested On Multiple Charges

ST. THOMAS — Michael McCrystal, (above) a 24-year-old who was involved in a vehicular accident last Friday on Veterans Drive, was arrested on multiple counts after he failed to pass a field sobriety test, VIPD Public Information Officer Kevin Jackson announced today.

According to Mr. Jackson, once a search of McCrystal’s vehicle was conducted, officers discovered a loaded .40 caliber pistol and ammunition in his possession. He was charged with driving under the influence, negligent driving, possession of an unlicensed firearm and illegal discharge of a firearm.

Unable to make bail of $50,000, McCrystal was remanded to the Bureau of Corrections pending his advise-of-rights hearing.

Tags: arrest, driving under the influence, dui, michael mccrystal, st thomas

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