High-Capacity Glock in Fanny Pack Earns St. Croix Felon Two Years in Federal Prison
ST. CROIX FELON JAHMAR FREDERICK, 32, IS SENTENCED TO 24 MONTHS IN FEDERAL PRISON AFTER LEADING POLICE ON A HIGH-SPEED CHASE NEAR THE FRONTLINE BAR & GRILL. WHEN APPREHENDED, FREDERICK WAS WEARING A 'FANNY PACK' CONTAINING A GLOCK GEN4 .40 CALIBER HANDGUN, FULLY LOADED WITH A 30-ROUND HIGH-CAPACITY MAGAZINE AND ONE ROUND ALREADY IN THE CHAMBER.
By JOHN McCARTHY / St. Croix Sun Staff Writer
ST. CROIX — A three-time convicted felon who led police on a high-speed chase while armed with a high-capacity "fanny pack" Glock will spend the next two years in federal prison, according to sentencing documents handed down in U.S. District Court.
The case against 32-year-old Jahmar Frederick serves as a stark reminder of the "Frontline" friction facing St. Croix residents. The encounter began on the afternoon of May 11, 2024, near the Frontline Bar and Grill, when a Virgin Islands Police Department officer spotted Frederick operating a Ford F-150 with no license plate—a common sight on territorial roads that quickly escalated into a federal criminal matter.
When the officer attempted a traffic stop, Frederick chose flight over compliance. He led authorities on a pursuit that transitioned from a vehicular chase to a foot race. In a desperate bid to evade identification, Frederick reportedly pulled a ski mask over his face while running, only to be apprehended after losing his footing.
Upon his arrest, officers discovered the "Real" hardware tucked inside a fanny pack Frederick was wearing: a black Glock Model 22 Gen4 .40 caliber handgun. The weapon was outfitted with a 30-round high-capacity magazine, containing 18 live rounds with one already chambered and ready to fire.
Frederick’s criminal history, which includes prior felony convictions for forgery and obtaining money by false pretenses, made his possession of the firearm a federal offense. Visiting District Court Judge Timothy Savage sentenced Frederick to 24 months of imprisonment, to be followed by three years of supervised release.
As the Bryan Administration gathers in Miami this week to discuss "luxury guest experiences" and cruise ship berthing, the Frederick sentencing highlights the "unlicensed" reality of the St. Croix streets, where the only thing "Beyond the Horizon" for some is a two-year stretch in a federal cell.
