January 2020 – Page 2 – Virgin Islands Free Press

‘HERE’S SIMBA!’ F’sted Man Forces His Way Into Girlfriend’s Home, Terrifying Children: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man broke into his girlfriend's home — demanding satisfaction — and terrifying his own children in the process, authorities said. Simba Parker, 33, of Mount…

Bro Bot January 29, 2020

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VIPD: St. Thomas Resident Arrested After School Gun Brandishing Incident

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two hurricane recovery contractors squared off to fight at a St. Thomas school — one pulled out a gun during the argument and it turned physical, authorities…

John McCarthy January 29, 2020

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VIPD: St. Thomas Woman Died Of ‘Natural Causes’ In The Street In Estate Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas woman died of natural causes in the street yesterday — an autopsy has revealed, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call Center received a report…

VI Free Press January 29, 2020

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3 Hispanic Men Targeted For Armed Robbery By 4 Men On Queen Street In Frederiksted

FREDERIKSTED — Three men seeking to fix a flat tire near Queen Street downtown were robbed of their money at gunpoint by four roving men early Monday, authorities said. The…

John McCarthy January 29, 2020

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VIPD: St. Thomas Man Arrested After He, Minor Take 2 Cars From Auto Lot

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man has been arrested for allegedly taking two cars from an automobile dealer about two weeks ago, authorities said. Jaquan George, 18 of Annas…

John McCarthy January 28, 2020

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AARP Thanks Governor, Senators For Championing Family Caregivers

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert A. Bryan, Jr. and Senators Novelle Francis, Jr. Myron Jackson, Janelle Sarauw and Brian Smith join an elite bipartisan group of 74 elected officials from 30…

VI Free Press January 28, 2020

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Major 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Jamaica, Cayman Islands

KINGSTON — A major 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit off the northwest coast of Jamaica today about 78 miles west of the Cayman Islands. But no tsunami warning was issued. The quake…

VI Free Press January 28, 2020

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St. Croix Woman No Longer In Custody After Leaving DUI Accident Scene: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — A Grove Place woman faces multiple DUI-related charges after police say she left an accident scene near the Sunshine Mall, authorities said. Rashema A. "Bam Bam" George, 29,…

John McCarthy January 28, 2020

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GITTENS: ‘Let’s Put A Hold On Raises At Hospital Until Rebuilding Completed’

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Raises for Schneider Regional Medical Center hospital executives must be put on hold until rebuilding efforts are well underway, Senator Kenneth Gittens said today. Given the current…

VI Free Press January 28, 2020

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VIPD: Woman Says Burglar Entered Paradise Home While Children Were There

FREDERIKSTED — A burglar entered a Paradise home while her children were there and made off with stolen items, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call Center received a report of…

John McCarthy January 26, 2020