May 2020 – Virgin Islands Free Press

USVI Murder Rate Drops 6.42% In 2 Years … But It Still Moves Up 1 Spot In World Per Capita Homicide Rate

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — It's a dubious distinction at best. Despite the fact that the territory's murder rate has gone down 6.42 percent in the last two years, the U.S. Virgin…

VI Free Press May 31, 2020

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Police Searching For Tremain Maynard For Alleged Domestic Assault

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help to find Tremain T. Maynard on St. Thomas, authorities said. Maynard, 44, is wanted in connection a domestic assault that occurred on Kronprindsens…

VI Free Press May 31, 2020

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VIGOP Party Chief Resorts To Name Calling Prior To Superior Court Decision

KINGSHILL — In a sign of desperation a day after Superior Court Judge Kathleen Mackay extended a temporary restraining order against John Canegata, the disputed Virgin Islands Republican Party chairman…

VI Free Press May 31, 2020

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St. Thomas Man Charged After Domestic Violence ‘Assault’ Causes ‘Visible Injuries’ To Woman: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man is in official custody after police said he assaulted a woman Wednesday, causing visible injuries to her body, authorities said. Glenford Rawlins of…

VI Free Press May 31, 2020

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AG George: Epstein Estate Compensation Fund Must Protect Victims’ Rights

The Virgin Islands Attorney General’s office reached an agreement in principle for a Victims’ Compensation Program with the Epstein Estate counsel and victims’ counsel on Friday. The agreement includes safeguards…

VI Free Press May 31, 2020

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2 Women Wanted For Alleged Theft Of Pitbull Puppies Near St. Peter Mountain: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – The VIPD is requesting the community’s assistance in locating two women wanted for grand larceny in connection to the alleged theft of pitbull puppies last month on…

VI Free Press May 31, 2020

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1 Of 3 ‘Puppy Thieves’ Turns Herself In To Police … Charged With Grand Larceny, Trespassing

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — One of three suspects accused of stealing pitbull puppies near Fairchild Park on St. Thomas last month voluntarily surrendered herself to police on Friday, authorities said. Heather…

John McCarthy May 31, 2020

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USVI Residents Must ‘Shelter In Place’ If A Hurricane Strikes Because Of Social Distancing Requirements

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands sheltering capacity will be "limited" at the start of the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season due to American Red Cross physical distancing requirements brought…

VI Free Press May 31, 2020

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Op-Ed From Police Commissioner Trevor Velinor Regarding The Death Of George Floyd

We observe yet another death of an African American man through non-combative interaction with law enforcement. George Floyd of Minnesota died as a result of an officer’s pressed knee to…

Trevor Velinor May 31, 2020

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Man Who Fired Off Gunshots In Charlotte Amalie Is Quickly Arrested By VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man who fired off gunshots in a crowded residential area has been arrested by police, authorities said Jo’Quanni Cumberbatch, 26, of Anna’s Retreat, was…

John McCarthy May 28, 2020