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About John McCarthy
John McCarthy is primarily known for his investigative reporting on the U.S. Virgin Islands. A series of reports beginning in the 1990's revealed that there was everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling. Another report, following Hurricane Hugo in 1989, cited a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) confidential overview that said that over 40 percent of the U.S. Virgin Islands public lives below the poverty line. The Virgin Islands Free Press is the only Caribbean news source to regularly incorporate the findings of U.S. Freedom of Information Act requests. John's articles have appeared in the BVI Beacon, St. Croix Avis, San Juan Star and Virgin Islands Daily News. He is the former news director of WSVI-TV Channel 8 on St. Croix.
Dominican authorities arrest U.S. rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine on domestic violence charges
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Dominican authorities arrest U.S. rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine on domestic violence charges

SANTO DOMINGO (AP) — Authorities in the Dominican Republic have arrested U.S. rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, who is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday on charges of domestic violence. The…
Posted by John McCarthy January 25, 2024
Officer shoots suspect who stabbed 2 with knife outside Atlanta train station
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Officer shoots suspect who stabbed 2 with knife outside Atlanta train station

ATLANTA (AP) — A transit officer shot a man outside a downtown Atlanta train station on Wednesday after he stabbed two people and then attacked the officer, stabbing him in…
Posted by John McCarthy January 25, 2024
Two St. Croix Men Could Face Death Penalty If Convicted of Castaways Bar Slaying
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Two St. Croix Men Could Face Death Penalty If Convicted of Castaways Bar Slaying

CHRISTIANSTED — Two St. Croix men accused in the gunpoint robbery killing of a federal hurricane recovery worker could face the death penalty if convicted, the prosecutor said. Enock Justin…
Posted by John McCarthy January 25, 2024
Man pleads guilty to intent to deal fentanyl
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Man pleads guilty to intent to deal fentanyl

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A 44-year-old St. Thomas man pleaded guilty in federal court to fentanyl possession charges, authorities said. Tahir Donadelle pleaded to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl when…
Posted by John McCarthy January 25, 2024
Two Men Charged With Attempted Murder After Shooting Near Bliss Bar
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Two Men Charged With Attempted Murder After Shooting Near Bliss Bar

KINGSHILL — Two men face attempted murder charges for their alleged roles in a shooting near a nightclub in Estate Glynn last October. Jose A. Quinones, 21, and Randy H.…
Posted by John McCarthy January 24, 2024
Two men arrested after gun-butting incident, shooting in Smithfield
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Two men arrested after gun-butting incident, shooting in Smithfield

FREDERIKSTED — Two men were arrested after a gun-butting incident and related shooting in Smithfield on St. Croix two months ago. Francisco Navarro, 34, and Waldemal Carrion, 29, were arrested…
Posted by John McCarthy January 24, 2024
Quaker Oats Advises Consumers of Expanded Products Recalled
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Quaker Oats Advises Consumers of Expanded Products Recalled

CHICAGO — Quaker Oats is advising consumers of an expansion of the product recall on specific granola bars, cereals and snacks because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.  According to…
Posted by John McCarthy January 24, 2024
Man In Chain Reaction Accident Says He Doesn’t Know Who Fired Shots At Him
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Man In Chain Reaction Accident Says He Doesn’t Know Who Fired Shots At Him

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – A disorderly man who caused an accident with two other vehicles in St. Thomas claimed he was struck by gunfire prior to the three-car collision. The victim/perpetrator…
Posted by John McCarthy January 23, 2024
Man Smoking Pot Outside ‘Lucky’ Restaurant Arrested On Illegal Gun, Ammunition Charge
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Man Smoking Pot Outside ‘Lucky’ Restaurant Arrested On Illegal Gun, Ammunition Charge

CRUZ BAY — A St. John man who threw caution to the wind while carefreely smoking a joint outside his "lucky" restaurant was arrested on an illegal gun charge. Lakeem…
Posted by John McCarthy January 23, 2024
Coast Guard, PRPD rescue three men whose boat capsized in rough seas today
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Coast Guard, PRPD rescue three men whose boat capsized in rough seas today

SAN JUAN — Coast Guard and Puerto Rico Police air and surface crews rescued three boaters just off Desecheo Island in Puerto Rico today. Rescued are Abdiel Alvarez, 21, Carlos…
Posted by John McCarthy January 23, 2024

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