May 2021 – Page 12 – Virgin Islands Free Press

Boy Unhurt After Taking Joyride On Airport Conveyor Belt System

MINNEAPOLIS — Authorities say a 9-year-old boy who found his way onto the conveyor belt baggage handling system at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport was not injured. Airport spokesperson Pat Hogan…

VI Free Press May 3, 2021

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Water-Loo? Tree Takes Battlefield Prisoner In Portable Toilet

GETTYSBURG — Authorities say a man was rescued after a tree that fell during high winds trapped him inside a portable toilet at Gettysburg National Military Park in south-central Pennsylvania.…

VI Free Press May 3, 2021

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Traveling Owl: Man Drives Hours With Bird Stuck In Truck’s Grille

NAPLES, Florida — A man moving from Alabama to southwest Florida traveled hundreds of miles with an owl stuck in his truck’s grille. The owl survived. Torie Gray said he…

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Nurses, Doctor Help ‘Lucky’ Mom Who Gave Birth On Hawaii Flight

HONOLULU — A doctor and a team of neonatal medical professionals were in the right place at the right time — helping a Utah woman deliver her baby onboard an…

VI Free Press May 3, 2021

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Jackeima Flemming Crowned Miss University of the Virgin Islands 2021-2022

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Jackeima Flemming was crowned Miss University of the Virgin Islands 2021-2022 at the 41st Annual Miss UVI Ambassadorial Virtual Competition held on Saturday on St. Thomas after competing against three other contestants. “I am absolutely elated…

VI Free Press May 3, 2021

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Former Puerto Rican Attorney Gets 10 Years In Prison For Bribery Conviction

SAN JUAN — A former attorney for three municipalities in Puerto Rico was sentenced this week to 10 years in prison after he was convicted of four counts of bribery…

VI Free Press May 2, 2021

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Rattan Man Who Allegedly Sexually Touched Woman In Public Is Arrested

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man is accused of unlawfully sexually touching a woman in public over a year ago, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Clement Heyliger, 58, of…

VI Free Press May 2, 2021

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Annas Retreat Man Who Allegedly Stalked Woman Arrested For Contempt of Court

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man has been arrested after allegedly stalking a woman who took out a protective against him, authorities said. Darrell D. Thomas, 49, of Anna’s…

VI Free Press May 2, 2021

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Annas Retreat Man Wanted For Attempted Murder Surrenders To Authorities: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department is no longer searching for a 53-year-old St. Thomas man wanted for attempted murder. The VIPD said Adala Donastorg, of Annas Retreat,…

VI Free Press May 2, 2021

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Video Game Club Founder Arrested On Child Sex Charges In St. Thomas: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man who founded a video game club where teens can hang out in St. Thomas has been arrested on child sex charges, authorities said. Dwight E.…

VI Free Press May 1, 2021