St. Croix, USVI - In July of 2022 a report of a reckless driving complaint was filed. After investigation an arrest warrant was obtained for the arrest of Mr. Kertis Tonge, Jr. The warrant was signed by the Honorable Superior Court on March 14, 2023.

Kertis Tonge, Jr.

Then on March 20, 2023, an all-points bulletin was aired in search for Mr. Kertis Tonge Jr. Thereafter, on March 21, 2023, Mr. Kertis Tonge Jr., age 32, turned himself in to the Wilbur H. Francis Command where he was served with a certified copy of the arrest warrant.

Mr. Tonge, Jr., was arrested without incident, he was booked and unable to post the $30,000.00 bail. He faces charges of reckless endangerment first and assault third. He was transported to the John Bell Correctional Facility where he was remanded pending his Advice of Rights Hearing.

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