May 2020 – Page 3 – Virgin Islands Free Press

DPW Ramps Up Roadside Advertisement Enforcement Efforts

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works (DPW) is reminding the community of the need to gain permit approval prior to installing any advertising device along public roadways. According to…

VI Free Press May 28, 2020

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DHS Announces 90-Day Extension On All Expired Senior Discount Cards

FREDERIKSTED — In light of COVID-19 and the associated social distancing guidelines, The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (DHS) has granted a 90-day extension for all expired Senior Identification…

VI Free Press May 28, 2020

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St. Croix Woman Injured In Shooting Near School Dies From Her Injuries: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department is reporting that one of the female victims of the shooting incident that took place in Estate Paradise in the vicinity of the…

VI Free Press May 28, 2020

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CROOKE ARRESTED! In Connection To Stabbing Death Near Ballfield: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Frydenhoj man has been arrested in connection to a stabbing death that occurred in St. Thomas near a baseball field on Tuesday, authorities said. Kyan Crooke,…

Bro Bot May 27, 2020

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BAD NINJA! Mississippi Martial Arts Expert Breaks Into St. Croix Resident’s Home, Attacks Victim With A Corkscrew

FREDERIKSTED — A Mississippi martial arts instructor whose hands and feet are considered lethal weapons, allegedly broke into a St. Croix resident's home and brutally attacked the victim with a…

John McCarthy May 27, 2020

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St. Thomas Man Charged With Punching Woman In The Face Before Memorial Day Weekend: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man is accused of punching his girlfriend in the face just before the Memorial Day holiday weekend, authorities said. Khaleem Rieara, 40, of Paul…

Bro Bot May 26, 2020

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Sprat Hall Man Arrested In Connection To November 2019 Whim Burglary: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — The VIPD Criminal Investigation and Special Operations Bureaus conducted a joint operation which resulted in the arrest of a Sprat Hall man over the weekend. Jonathan Scribner, 35,…

John McCarthy May 26, 2020

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Whim Man Charged With Theft After Abduction Of Man In F’sted Town: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — A Whim man was charged with a crime related to a recent abduction of a man off the street in Frederiksted town. Aliek J. Hatchett, 20 of Estate Whim…

John McCarthy May 26, 2020

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Police Need Your Help To Find St. Thomas Man Wanted For April 16 Murder In Tutu

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department is looking for 29-year-old Jabaar Mactavious. Mactavious is wanted in connection to the homicide of Shaq’kil Roberts that occurred on April 16…

John McCarthy May 26, 2020

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Altona Man Arrested For Marijuana Possession On Wednesday: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man was arrested on marijuana possession charges related to being a drug dealer on Wednesday, authorities said. Jahsief Benjamin, 18, of Estate Altona, was…

VI Free Press May 21, 2020