USVI National Jahai Grant Arrested in Dominica, Repatriated on Firearms and Drug Charges

Dominica police arrested USVI national Jahai Grant on October 28 and returned him to the US Virgin Islands two days later. Grant was wanted on firearms and drug offences.

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The Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force arrested a United States Virgin Islands national, Jahai Grant, on October 28, 2026, following a police operation on the island, StMaartenNews reports.

Grant had been sought by USVI law enforcement in connection with several alleged offences involving firearms and controlled drugs. His apprehension in Dominica brought to a close his time on the island while he remained a wanted individual in the neighbouring territory.

Following his arrest, police arrangements were made for his transfer. Grant was repatriated to the US Virgin Islands on Friday, October 30, 2026 — two days after his capture.

The Dominica Police Force stated that the repatriation was completed as part of the formal process governing the apprehension and transfer of individuals wanted in other jurisdictions.

Source: StMaartenNews