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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
‘5 Males’ Rob Taxi Driver and Passengers at Gunpoint at Westin Resort in St. John
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‘5 Males’ Rob Taxi Driver and Passengers at Gunpoint at Westin Resort in St. John

CRUZ BAY Virgin Islands Police are searching for "five males" who robbed a taxi driver at gunpoint after blocking the egress of the vehicle with their own ride Wednesday night.…
Posted by John McCarthy October 20, 2023
Tropical Storm Tammy Headed To Guadeloupe First
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Tropical Storm Tammy Headed To Guadeloupe First

MIAMI — Tropical Storm Tammy continues to gain strength as it moves closer to the Lesser Antilles. As of this morning, Tammy is moving west-northwest at 8 mph and has…
Posted by John McCarthy October 20, 2023
Gunmen Abandon Vehicle After Shooting At Police In Barren Spot
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Gunmen Abandon Vehicle After Shooting At Police In Barren Spot

SUNNY ISLE — Police are investigating after gunmen apparently abandoned their vehicle after shooting at police in Barren Spot on Wednesday night. The 911 Emergency Call Center got calls at…
Posted by John McCarthy October 19, 2023
Man’s body found floating in the waters off St. Thomas waterfront Wednesday morning
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Man’s body found floating in the waters off St. Thomas waterfront Wednesday morning

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A death investigation is underway after man's body was found floating in the waters off the St. Thomas waterfront Wednesday morning.  The 911 Emergency Call Center received…
Posted by John McCarthy October 19, 2023
Coast Guard Sets Port Condition WHISKEY for Seaports in the USVI and Puerto Rico
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Coast Guard Sets Port Condition WHISKEY for Seaports in the USVI and Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — Coast Guard Captain of the Port San Juan set Port Condition WHISKEY, Wednesday, for all seaports in the U.S. Virgins Islands and Puerto Rico due to Tropical…
Posted by John McCarthy October 19, 2023
Body Found in Search for Indianapolis Art Teacher Missing in Puerto Rico
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Body Found in Search for Indianapolis Art Teacher Missing in Puerto Rico

Amanda Lynn Webster, 44, of Indiana, who was vacationing on the island, was reported missing October 11 by the owner of her rental after she failed to complete the checkout…
Posted by John McCarthy October 18, 2023
Tropical Storm Tammy Forms In Atlantic, NHC Says
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Tropical Storm Tammy Forms In Atlantic, NHC Says

SAN JUAN — Tropical Storm Tammy has formed in the Atlantic, the National Hurricane Center said this afternoon. Tammy is located 625 miles east of the Windward Islands, according to the…
Posted by John McCarthy October 18, 2023
Help Police Find Myron Fox Wanted For Domestic Violence On St. Croix
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Help Police Find Myron Fox Wanted For Domestic Violence On St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — Police need your help to find a St. Croix man wanted in connection to a domestic violence incident. Myron Fox, 42, of Tide Village is wanted for third-degree…
Posted by John McCarthy October 18, 2023
Tropical Storm Has 80 Percent Chance To Reach Caribbean; Flooding As Early As Friday
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Tropical Storm Has 80 Percent Chance To Reach Caribbean; Flooding As Early As Friday

SAN JUAN — You can expect variable weather conditions with occasional showers and thunderstorms today. A stray in high levels will affect the local area. This means the afternoon hours…
Posted by John McCarthy October 18, 2023
Feds seize $35 million worth of cocaine, arrest 3 after boat runs aground in Puerto Rico
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Feds seize $35 million worth of cocaine, arrest 3 after boat runs aground in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN (AP) — Federal agents seized an estimated $35 million worth of cocaine from a boat that ran aground a reef off Puerto Rico’s south coast, authorities said Thursday.…
Posted by John McCarthy October 17, 2023

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