July 2025 – Page 11 – Virgin Islands Free Press

Help cops find Akeem Forbes wanted in St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are advising that you Be On The Lookout (BOLO) for a wanted suspect in St. Thomas, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Akeem Forbes, 33, of…

John McCarthy July 16, 2025

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Georgia police dog dies after being left in hot car; deputy fired

ATLANTA (ABC) — A Georgia sheriff's deputy has been fired after a police dog died in their hot car, according to the Dade County Sheriff's Office. In a statement shared…

John McCarthy July 16, 2025

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California high school choir teacher arrested for allegedly having sex with student

SANTA ANA, California (CNS) — A 38-year-old female choir teacher at Santa Ana High School was arrested on suspicion of having sexual relations with a 17-year-old male student, authorities said Saturday.…

John McCarthy July 16, 2025

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Woman allegedly threw sticks and stones at man after stabbing him ‘multiple’ times, VIPD says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE —A woman allegedly threw sticks and stones at a man as he ran down the street trying to flag down a passing car for assistance after being stabbed…

John McCarthy July 16, 2025

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17-year-old calls mom for help as man he met on dating app kills him

OCALA — A jealous 23-year-old shot and killed a 17-year-old he met on a dating app, Florida authorities said. Henry Jonathan Valencia is charged with second-degree murder in the death…

John McCarthy July 16, 2025

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Cuban labor minister resigns after her suggestion beggars were pretending sparked backlash

HAVANA (AP) — A Cuban minister who sparked criticism after saying that there are no beggars in Cuba, only people disguised as such, resigned Tuesday. Cuba’s Presidency said in a…

John McCarthy July 16, 2025

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Passengers delayed for 7 hours after two ‘unruly’ men attempt to storm cockpit despite pleas from crew

Two “unruly” passengers caused a seven-hour flight delay after bum-rushing the cockpit on board an aircraft. The disruptive incident reportedly occurred Monday aboard a flight from Delhi to Mumbai, Jam…

John McCarthy July 16, 2025

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St. Croix: Breezy, times of sun and clouds, stray thunderstorm, high 89

CHRISTIANSTED — Today St. Croix will be breezy with times of sun and clouds and a stray thunderstorm with a high of 89, AccuWeather said. Tonight St. Croix will experience…

John McCarthy July 16, 2025

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Silver Alert issued for senior citizen last seen in Hospital Ground on St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help today to find a missing senior citizen on St. Thomas. Victor George, 64, is actively being sought by the Virgin Islands Police Department.…

John McCarthy July 15, 2025

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St. Croix man accused of break-in at old First Bank building, VIPD says

CHRISTIANSTED — An alert police officer spotted a man wandering around inside a shuttered former bank branch just after midnight. Orsel Edney, 33, was arrested and charged with third-degree burglary,…

John McCarthy July 15, 2025