2020 – Page 80 – Virgin Islands Free Press

Arizona Man Arrested After Trying To Smuggle 24 Pounds Of Marijuana To St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — An Arizona man who tried to smuggle nearly 24 pounds of marijuana to St. Croix in his luggage in last month was arrested by federal agents over the…

June 16, 2020

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Florida Native Holds Girlfriend In St. Thomas Airbnb For ‘Several Days’ And Beats Her Repeatedly

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Florida native has been charged with holding his girlfriend against her will in a St. Thomas apartment — repeatedly assaulting her — and not allowing her…

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AG Denise George Levels ‘Price-Fixing’ Charges Against Generic Drug Companies In Federal Court

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Attorney General Denise George announced that the U.S. Virgin Islands has joined a coalition of 51 states and territories led by Connecticut in filing the third lawsuit…

June 14, 2020

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St. Thomas Jailbird Arrested On Additional Theft-Related Charges Over The Weekend

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man currently sitting in jail for credit card fraud-related charges was re-arrested on additional theft charges this weekend, authorities said. John Allen, 37, of…

June 14, 2020

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Humbug Man Charged With Choking Family Member In Heated Argument: VIPD

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man accused of choking a family member during a heated argument has been charged with assault, authorities said. Micah Tyson, 21, of Estate Humbug was…

June 14, 2020

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College Student Tragically Dies In Head-On Collision On Melvin Evans Highway: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — A 19-year-old St. Croix college student died in a head-on collision on the Melvin Evans Highway on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call Center dispatched officers…

June 12, 2020

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Playing And Winning The Lottery Tips and Tricks

Whenever you mention the Virgin Islands to anyone, the first thing they'll think about is the sandy beaches, followed by the tropical vacation spots. This is, for the longest time,…

June 12, 2020

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Police Need Your Help To Find St. John Man Wanted For Alleged Assault: VIPD

CRUZ BAY — Police need your help to find a St. John man wanted for an alleged assault at the beginning of the month, authorities said. Joseph Nathaniel Allen III,…

June 12, 2020

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Bugby Hole Man Allegedly Took $7,000 From 81-Year-Old Man To Buy ‘Vehicles,’ But Never Delivered: VIPD

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man who allegedly took $7,000 from an old man to purchase "vehicles," never delivered on the automobiles, but kept the money anyway, authorities said. Jose…

June 12, 2020

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Altona Woman Charged With Stealing $800 From Old Woman On St. Thomas: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas woman was arrested after she allegedly bilked a hospice care woman out of $800, authorities said. K'zsa Hodge, 24 of Altona was arrested at…

June 12, 2020