VI·United States Virgin Islands
Ray Martinez
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Ray Martinez, the former Commissioner of the Virgin Islands Police Department, was convicted on December 10, 2025, by a federal jury on multiple counts, including honest services wire fraud, federal program bribery, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and obstruction of justice.
Between November 2022 and June 2024, Martinez accepted over $110,000 in bribes from government contractor David Whitaker, including cash, luxury travel, and personal expenses. In exchange, Martinez used his authority to award Whitaker a $1.4 million contract and approve inflated invoices. Upon learning of the federal investigation, Martinez attempted to obstruct justice by directing Whitaker to destroy evidence and by submitting a fraudulent promissory note to federal authorities. He resigned from his position in June 2024 following the implication in this federal probe.
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Office of Public Affairs | Former VIPD Commissioner and Former OMB Director Found Guilty on All Counts in Federal Corruption Trial | United States Department of Justice
www.justice.gov · 2025-12-11
Former police commissioner, OMB director charged with money laundering, bribery – Virgin Islands Free Press
vifreepress.com · 2025-01-01
Former Police commissioner, OMB director plead not guilty to bribery, money laundering | News | virginislandsdailynews.com
www.virginislandsdailynews.com · 2025-01-11
Feds say former police commissioner 'made statements' prior to indictment | News | virginislandsdailynews.com
www.virginislandsdailynews.com · 2025-10-21
Both O'Neal and Martinez Now Asked to Resign Amid Federal Probe; Press Conference Set For Monday
viconsortium.com
Police Commissioner Ray Martinez officially resigns; Government House discusses ‘miscommunication’
newsfeed.wtjx.org · 2024-06-21
USVI Top CoP targeted in federal probe; Phones seized | Virgin Islands News Online
www.virginislandsnewsonline.com
Police Commissioner Ray Martinez resigns after being implicated in ongoing federal investigation
newsfeed.wtjx.org · 2024-06-16
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VI·United States Virgin Islands·20 days ago
Former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez sentenced to 10 years
Former V.I. Police Commissioner Ray Martinez was sentenced to 10 years in prison for corruption charges.
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VI·United States Virgin Islands·20 days ago
Former Police Commissioner sentenced to 10 years
Former V.I. Police Commissioner Ray Martinez was sentenced to 10 years in prison for corruption charges on June 10, 2026.
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VI·United States Virgin Islands·28 days ago
Prosecutors Recommend Prison Time for Ray Martinez and Jenifer O'Neal
Prosecutors recommended 24-30 years in prison for Ray Martinez and 7 years for Jenifer O'Neal.
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VI·United States Virgin Islands·20 days ago
Ray Martinez sentenced to 10 years in Mon Ethos corruption case
Ray Martinez was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to corruption charges related to the Mon Ethos case.
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VI·United States Virgin Islands·20 days ago
Ray Martinez sentenced for Mon Ethos corruption
Ray Martinez was sentenced to 10 years in prison for corruption in the Mon Ethos case.
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VI·Virgin Islands·20 days ago
Ray Martinez sentenced in Mon Ethos corruption case
Ray Martinez was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in the Mon Ethos corruption case.
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VI·United States Virgin Islands·28 days ago
Prosecutors recommend 24 to 30 years in prison for Ray Martinez
Prosecutors recommended 24 to 30 years in prison for former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez.
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VI·United States Virgin Islands·20 days ago
Ray Martinez sentenced to 10 years
Former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez was sentenced to 10 years in prison for corruption charges.
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