September 2019 – Virgin Islands Free Press

St. Thomas Man Who Jumped From Rooftop To His Death Not Ruled A Suicide … Yet

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Virgin Islands Police Department patrol officers responded to a 911 call that lead officers to the area of Patriot Manor on St. Thomas in response to a…

John McCarthy September 29, 2019

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Barren Spot Man Gunned Down ‘By His Best Friend’ Late Wednesday Night

CHRISTIANSTED — A 23-year-old St. Croix man was shot to death late Wednesday night by a close friend, police sources and social media said. Khamir Powell of Barren Spot was…

John McCarthy September 26, 2019

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Florida Woman Bites Camel’s Testicles To Keep It From Sitting On Her Face Near Louisiana Truck Stop

GROSSE TETE, La. — A Florida woman who was pinned to the ground by a camel outside a Louisiana truck stop last week told sheriff's deputies that she bit the…

Bro Bot September 25, 2019

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Iodine, An Equally Important Nutrient

The human body demands a well-rounded, highly nutritional diet in order to function. Although most health-nuts and casual dieters have heard of vitamins, fiber, and complex carbohydrates, critical minerals often…

VI Free Press September 25, 2019

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VIPD: Driving Drunk Or High Puts Everyone in Danger … Click It Or Ticket

FREDERIKSTED — During the month of September, the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) once again began ramping up their enforcement efforts as part of a national crackdown on unrestrained drivers and impaired driving. Seatbelts are the best defense…

John McCarthy September 25, 2019

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Alleged Shoplifting Incident Leads To Florida Fugitive Being Caught By VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Virgin Islands Police Department Patrol Officers from the Richard N. Callwood Command responded to a call from the 911 Emergency Call Center in reference to a shoplifting…

John McCarthy September 25, 2019

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6 Investing Tips For Beginners

Investing can be a new and exciting activity that can have good payouts in the future; if you know what you’re doing. As a beginner, you won’t know the ins…

VI Free Press September 24, 2019

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6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Puerto Rico … No Reports Of Injuries: USGS

SAN JUAN — Tourists have told how they woke up late Monday night when their high-rise buildings started "moving from side to side strongly." "Doors, lamps, hanging plants all swinging…

John McCarthy September 24, 2019

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REPEAT OFFENDER! Bonne Esperance Man Accused Of Murdering Schoolteacher Picked Up On Assault Charge

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Virgin Islands Police Department patrol officers from the Richard N. Callwood Command responded to 911 Emergency Call Center that directed officers to the Bonne Esperance area in…

John McCarthy September 23, 2019

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Two Men Nabbed By Border Patrol After $800,000 Thrown Off Boat Near Savana Island

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Federal money-laundering complaints have been filed against two men for attempting to smuggle approximately $800,000 into St. Thomas by boat, authorities said. Jose Ernesto Vazquez Colon and…

John McCarthy September 23, 2019