V.I. Parole Board Schedules Parole Hearings

ST. THOMAS, USVI – The Virgin Islands Parole Board advises the public that the Board will convene on December 1st, 2023, to hear testimony from victims, family members of victims, or other interested persons for and against the application for parole by inmates incarcerated at various penal institutions.

Anyone who wishes to share testimony on behalf of or against any inmate must submit written comments to the Board or advise the Board of his /her desire to appear and testify. Such notices must be received by the Board no later than November 30th, 2023. Written comments or requests to testify should be addressed to:

Chairman of the Parole Board
John A. Bell Adult Correctional Facility
Rural Route 1, Box 9909
Kingshill, VI 00850-9715
(340) 773-6309 ext. 6817
email: viparoleboard@vi.gov

The Board will conduct parole hearings in person for inmates at the following penal institutions: John A. Bell Adult Correctional Facility.

Friday, December 1, 2023

Inmate’s Name / Offense(s) Committed

Thierre Louis / Third Degree Assault/Domestic Violence

Yamini Potter / Grand Larceny – Aiding/Abetting/IdentityTheft/Obstruction of Justice/Wire Fraud

Winston Georges / Second Degree Aggravated Rape/DV

Lester Roberts / Attempted Murder First Degree/ Voluntary Manslaughter

The Board will conduct parole hearings in person for inmates at the following penal institutions: Tallahatchie County Facility, MS

Monday, December 4th, 2023

Inmate’s Name / Offense(s) Committed

Quanza Heath / Unauthorized possession of a firearm/possession of ammunition/failure to report firearm obtained or brought to the VI

Christopher Sylvester / Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

Jahzeel Fenton / First Degree Assault/Domestic Violence

Callistus Etienne / Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

The Board will conduct parole hearings in person for inmates at the following penal institutions: Wallens Ridge State Prison, Keen Mountain Correctional facility and Red Onion State Prison, Virginia.

Wednesday, December 6th, 2023

Inmate’s Name / Offense(s) Committed

Daniel Castillo / Involuntary manslaughter/child Abuse

Edwin Encarnacion / Voluntary Manslaughter/Second Degree Murder

Khaeil Thompson / First Degree Assault/unauthorized possession of a Firearm/First Degree unlawful Sexual Contact

Mekel Blash / Second Degree Murder

The Board will conduct parole hearings in person for inmates at the following penal institutions: Citrus County Detention Facility, FL.

Friday, December 8th, 2023

Inmate’s Name / Offense(s) Committed

Johverne Meyers / Discharge Firearm Within 1000 feet of a school/Third Degree Assault

Julian Viera / Voluntary manslaughter/First Degree Assault/unlawful possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence/unauthorize possession of a firearm/possession of ammunition/failure to report a firearm obtained or brought to the VI

Carlos Acosta / Second degree Murder/unauthorized possession of a firearm during the commission of violence

Edgar Ortiz-Carmona / Second Degree Murder/unauthorized possession of a firearm during the commission of violence

Kaleb Lopez Josue / Second Degree Murder/unauthorized possession of a firearm during the commission of violence

Edguardo Ortiz / Third Degree Assault/possession of a weapon during the commission of a crime of violence

Jelani Williams / First degree Murder (as a minor)/First degree assault/third degree assault/reckless endangerment

Jaydee Brathwaite / First degree assault with the intent to commit rape

The Board will conduct parole hearings in person for inmates at the following penal institutions: Alexander A. Farrelly Criminal Justice Complex

Friday, December 15, 2023

Inmate’s Name / Offense(s) Committed

Louie Vaccaro / Aggravated assault & battery

Allen Samuel / Third degree assault

Jahkeel Clarke / Third Degree Assault

Jackoy Mulraine / Failure to Register Firearm

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Whether an inmate is eligible to apply for parole is determined by the terms of his/her sentence and the requirements of the V.I. parole statute, 5 V.I.C. §§ 4601-4606. The fact that an inmate’s name may appear on the list of those deemed eligible to apply for parole does NOT guarantee that parole will be granted or that a parole hearing for that inmate will take place as scheduled. Even if eligible to apply for parole, no inmate may be granted parole unless he/she is recommended for parole by the Director of the Bureau of Corrections. Also, the date of an inmate’s release, after being granted parole, is dependent on compliance with a number of conditions, including approval by the State Council of Interstate Compact for the Supervision of Adult Offenders when necessary. Ensuring compliance with these conditions may delay an inmate’s release. This agenda is subject to change.