Roll of Honor
Akeem Basil Newton
Incident
Police Officer Akeem Newton was killed in an automobile collision on Grove Road on the island of St. Croix.
He and his partner were on patrol when an oncoming vehicle crossed the center line and struck their patrol car head-on.
The other driver and Officer Newton's partner were both injured in the collision.
The driver who struck him was charged with involuntary manslaughter, reckless driving, and driving under the influence of alcohol.
Officer Newton had served with the Virgin Islands Police Department for 13 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, who also served as a police officer with the agency, mother, daughter, son, stepson, stepdaughter, six sisters, and four brothers.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Newton gave the Virgin Islands Police Department 13 years.
Thank you for your service to the Charlotte Amalie community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Newton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Akeem Basil Newton is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In STI, 10 of 16 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 62.5% of this state's fallen. That is 62.5 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Virgin Islands Police Department, 10 of 15 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Akeem Basil Newton's cause is highlighted.
How Akeem Basil Newton Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Akeem Basil Newton is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Akeem Basil Newton was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
Incident Location
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