April 2023 – Virgin Islands Free Press

CAUGHT ON CAMERA! Brother Accused of Damaging Sibling’s Vehicle, VIPD Says

FREDERIKSTED — Police say a surveillance camera captured the moment when a man damaged his brother's vehicle on St. Croix. Sham Malaykhan, 36, was arrested at 6:50 p.m. Saturday and…

John McCarthy April 30, 2023

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Five ‘Shirtless’ Suspects Arrested With Guns On Tiffany Lane Friday Night, VIPD Says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police fanned out on Tiffany Lane in St. Thomas after a report of five people with guns and no shirts came in on Friday night. Officers from…

John McCarthy April 29, 2023

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Help Police Find Kishsion Thomas Wanted For Sex Crime On St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — Police need your help today to find a St. Croix man wanted for a sex crime. Kishsion Thomas, 35, of Estate Ruby, is wanted in connection to a…

John McCarthy April 29, 2023

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Cops Arrest Man For Hot Coffee Assault In C’sted

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man was arrested for allegedly throwing hot coffee into a person's face, causing injuries last month, authorities said. Clarence Nisbett, 50, was arrested at 2:07…

John McCarthy April 29, 2023

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Man Arrested For Stealing Cell Phone In Concordia

FREDERIKSTED — Police made an arrest in a violent robbery case that took place last month in Estate Concordia, authorities said. Adam Bruce, 35, was arrested at 8:55 a.m. today…

John McCarthy April 28, 2023

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Cuba Fuel Shortages Prompt Rationing, Event Cancellations

HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s fuel shortages have increased dramatically with authorities suspending activities, including a concert by the country’s national symphony, as well as rationing gasoline sales and moving some…

John McCarthy April 27, 2023

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Caribbean Armed Violence Fueled By Small-Scale Gun Traffickers, Report Says

PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) — High rates of gun violence in the Caribbean are being fueled by small-scale trafficking, largely from the United States, via shipping firms, commercial airlines and by post,…

John McCarthy April 27, 2023

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Police Serving Warrant Arrest Man On Illegal Gun and Drug Charges In St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police serving a warrant arrested a St. Thomas man on illegal gun and drugs charges, authorities said. Carlos Colon Jr., 28, was arrested and charged with three…

John McCarthy April 26, 2023

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Man Wanted For Firing Gun Near Frenchtown Arrested By The VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man wanted for illegally discharging a gun in a St. Thomas neighborhood was arrested by police. Jeavon Francis, 22, of Lovenlund, was arrested and charged with…

John McCarthy April 26, 2023

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Man Caught In Sting Operation Trying To Sell 110 Pounds Of Cocaine On St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — A man was caught in a federal sting operation trying to sell 110 pounds of cocaine on St. Croix. Leroy Roebuck, Jr., 36, of St. Croix, appeared before…

John McCarthy April 26, 2023