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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Social Security Cards Are Safer Kept At Home
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Social Security Cards Are Safer Kept At Home

Scams to steal your personal information are at an all-time high. The need to safeguard important personal documents such as your Social Security card continues to be very important. A…
Posted by John McCarthy January 17, 2023
Cape Air Employee, Florida Co-Conspirator Charged With Possession of Cocaine
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Cape Air Employee, Florida Co-Conspirator Charged With Possession of Cocaine

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A shuttle airline employee and a Florida co-conspirator are facing drug trafficking charges in connection with attempting to transport cocaine onboard a Spirit Airlines Flight bound for…
Posted by John McCarthy January 17, 2023
One ‘Vicious’ Armed Robber Gets 3 Years For $1.1 Million Heist of Gem and Gold Store
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One ‘Vicious’ Armed Robber Gets 3 Years For $1.1 Million Heist of Gem and Gold Store

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — One St. Thomas man was given just three years in prison after terrorizing five jewelry store employees at gunpoint before making off with stolen items worth $1.1…
Posted by John McCarthy January 17, 2023
Virgin Islands Port Authority Officer Admits To Smuggling 27 Pounds of Cocaine at Airport
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Virgin Islands Port Authority Officer Admits To Smuggling 27 Pounds of Cocaine at Airport

CHRISTIANSTED — A Virgin Islands Port Authority officer finally admitted to federal charges after he was caught red-handed smuggling at least 27 pounds of cocaine into Rohlsen Airport on St.…
Posted by John McCarthy January 16, 2023
Omari Akeem Horton Arrested For Failing To Register As A Sex Offender
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Omari Akeem Horton Arrested For Failing To Register As A Sex Offender

KINGSHILL — A 29-year-old man is facing new charges for failing to adhere to the requirements of the sex offender registry, according to Acting Virgin Islands Attorney General Carol Thomas-Jacobs.…
Posted by John McCarthy January 16, 2023
Man Who Bit Woman On Her Face, Arms and Strangled Her Arrested For Domestic Violence
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Man Who Bit Woman On Her Face, Arms and Strangled Her Arrested For Domestic Violence

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man who bit a woman on her face and arms and strangled her has been arrested on domestic violence charges, authorities said. Clinton Whyte Sr., 34,…
Posted by John McCarthy January 16, 2023
2 Killed in Shootout With Federal Agents Near Puerto Rico
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2 Killed in Shootout With Federal Agents Near Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Two suspected drug traffickers were killed early Sunday in a shootout with federal agents off Puerto Rico’s northeast coast, officials said. The incident occurred…
Posted by John McCarthy January 16, 2023
Former Ranger American Security Guard Re-Arrested As A Sex Offender On St. Croix
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Former Ranger American Security Guard Re-Arrested As A Sex Offender On St. Croix

KINGSHILL — A former security guard was re-arrested for failing to register as a sex offender on St. Croix, authorities said. Antonio Sanes-Carmona, 51, a registered sex offender, was arrested…
Posted by John McCarthy January 14, 2023
Diamond Man Booked After Ammunition and Illegal Drugs Found at Sunny Isle Trailer Park
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Diamond Man Booked After Ammunition and Illegal Drugs Found at Sunny Isle Trailer Park

CHRISTIANSTED — A search warrant presented on St. Croix found live ammunition, illegal drugs in a Sunny Isle-area residence and led to the arrest of one man Friday, authorities said.…
Posted by John McCarthy January 14, 2023
President Biden, First Family and Air Force One Say Sayonara To St. Croix!
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President Biden, First Family and Air Force One Say Sayonara To St. Croix!

FREDERIKSTED — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden bid farewell to St. Croix at Rohlsen Airport on Monday, concluding a year-end vacation that began Tuesday night with the…
Posted by John McCarthy January 3, 2023

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