Former VIPD Officer Arrested in Gold Chain Theft Investigation; Bail Set at $10,000

Former Officer Aisha Somersall Surrenders to Detectives in St. Thomas Following Extradition Proceedings

Oct.15, 2026

ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Former Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) officer Aisha Somersall has been arrested and charged in connection with the alleged theft of a gold chain from an individual during an arrest, according to the VIPD.

The case stems from an investigation launched on February 14, 2025, by the department’s Economic Crime Unit following a report of grand larceny involving a gold chain allegedly taken from an individual while VIPD officers were making an arrest.

According to investigators, the investigation established probable cause to believe that Somersall unlawfully took the chain during the incident. Authorities subsequently obtained an arrest warrant through the Superior Court.

On September 13, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents apprehended Somersall in the Seattle, Washington, area, where she was held pending extradition proceedings.

On October 14, 2026, Somersall surrendered to detectives with the VIPD’s Economic Crime Unit in St. Thomas.

She was charged with Grand Larceny and Appropriating Lost Property. Following booking and processing, bail was set at $10,000.

Somersall was subsequently turned over to the custody of the Bureau of Corrections pending her Advice of Rights hearing.

VIPD Emphasizes Accountability

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The police department reaffirmed its commitment to investigating allegations of criminal conduct and holding individuals accountable under the law, regardless of their position or former affiliation with the department.

The case raises questions about the importance of accountability and public trust in law enforcement, particularly when allegations involve a former member of the police force.

As the matter moves through the judicial system, the charges against Somersall remain allegations. She is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.