The Virgin Islands Parole Board advises the public that the Board will convene on June 5, 2023, to hear testimony from victims, family members of victims, or other interested persons for and against the application for parole by inmates incarcerated at various penal institutions.
Anyone who wishes to share testimony on behalf of or against any inmate must submit written comments to the Board or advise the Board of his /her desire to appear and testify. Such notices must be received by the Board no later than May 30, 2023. Written comments or requests to testify should be addressed to:
Chairman of the Parole Board
John A. Bell Adult Correctional Facility
Rural Route 1, Box 9909
Kingshill, VI 00850-9715
(340) 773-6309 ext. 6817
email: viparoleboard@vi.gov
The Board will conduct parole hearings in person for inmates at the following penal institutions: Wallens Ridge State Prison, Keen Mountain Correctional facility and Red Onion State Prison, Virginia
Monday, June 5th, 2023
| Inmate's Name | Offense(s) Committed |
| Khaeil Thompson | First Degree Assault/unauthorized possession of a Firearm/First Degree unlawful Sexual Contact |
| Mekel Blash | Second Degree Murder |
The Board will conduct parole hearings in person for inmates at the following penal institutions: Tallahatchie County Facility, MS
Wednesday, June 7th, 2023
| Inmate's Name | Offense(s) Committed |
| Kenson Barley | First Degree Unlawful Sexual Contact |
| Mar’quise Rivera | Failure to Register/Declare/Describe Firearm |
| Christopher Sylvester | Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm |
| Jahzeel Fenton | First Degree Assault/Domestic Violence |
| Callistus Etienne | Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm |
The Board will conduct parole hearings by in person for inmates at the following penal institutions: Citrus County Detention Facility, FL.
Friday, June 9, 2023
| Inmate's Name | Offense(s) Committed |
| Jaydee Brathwaite | First degree assault with the intent to commit rape |
| Adaryll Gumbs | First Degree Robbery |
The Board will conduct parole hearings by in person for inmates at the following penal institutions: John A. Bell Correctional Facility.
Monday, June 12th, 2023
| Inmate's Name | Offense(s) Committed |
| Shekil Berthier | Third Degree Assault |
| Darin Franklin | Third Degree Assault |
| Winston Georges | Second Degree Aggravated Rape/DV |
| Lester Roberts | Attempted Murder First Degree/ Voluntary Manslaughter |