REAL-2026-1112·US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE·
Former Virgin Islands Police Commissioner Sentenced to 10 Years for Bribery and Corruption Convictions
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Summary
Ray Martinez, former Commissioner of the Virgin Islands Police Department, was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison following a jury conviction on bribery, honest services wire fraud, money laundering conspiracy and obstruction of justice charges. The DOJ said he accepted personal benefits from contractor David Whitaker in exchange for official actions, including approving payments to Whitaker’s company.