2020 – Page 84 – Virgin Islands Free Press

FEMA Obligates $1.6 Million For DSPR To Renew 2 Public Beach Facilities On St. Croix

EAST END, St. Croix — The Office of Disaster Recovery (ODR) announced the obligation of $1,599,393 to the Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation (DSPR) to refurbish recreational facilities at two…

May 28, 2020

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‘Armed And Dangerous’ Fugitive Arrested Without Incident On St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Fugitive from justice Nijohntea Walker was arrested Friday afternoon by special agents with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), authorities said. A complaint…

John McCarthy May 28, 2020

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VING Supports Office Of Veterans Affairs At COVID-19 Testing Sites

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Virgin Islands National Guard assisted with drive-through screenings led by the Virgin Islands Office of Veterans Affairs on St. Thomas and St. Croix. The Virgin Islands Office…

May 28, 2020

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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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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