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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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 Resources That Can Protect Elders From Scams
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Social Security Resources That Can Protect Elders From Scams

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is on June 15. On this day, communities, seniors, caregivers, governments, organizations, and the private sector unite to prevent the mistreatment of and violence against…
Posted by John McCarthy June 11, 2022
Man Who Raped Underage Girl Arrested As He Lands At Airport
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Man Who Raped Underage Girl Arrested As He Lands At Airport

FREDERIKSTED — A man who allegedly raped an underage girl in Carlton last month was arrested when he landed at the St. Croix airport, authorities said. Detectives from the Criminal…
Posted by John McCarthy June 10, 2022
Woman Stole Credit Card Info To Buy $2,337 In Gold Jewelry: VIPD
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Woman Stole Credit Card Info To Buy $2,337 In Gold Jewelry: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix woman is accused of stealing customer's credit card information in order to place an order with Crucian Gold for $2,300 in jewelry, authorities said. On…
Posted by John McCarthy June 10, 2022
Man Stole Check From Cancer Charity To Pay For Print Job
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Man Stole Check From Cancer Charity To Pay For Print Job

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man who allegedly stole a check from a cancer charity to pay for his own personal printing job has been placed under arrest, authorities said.…
Posted by John McCarthy June 10, 2022
V.I. Port Authority Temporarily Closes Cyril E. King Airport
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V.I. Port Authority Temporarily Closes Cyril E. King Airport

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) temporarily closed the St. Thomas airport at 4 p.m. Monday "to perform a minor repair." But by 4:50 p.m., VIPA said…
Posted by John McCarthy June 7, 2022
CIB Investigating Woman Found Unresponsive in West Caret Bay 
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CIB Investigating Woman Found Unresponsive in West Caret Bay 

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A male individual contacted 911 at 1:41 p.m. today and reported that he traveled to the residence of his female friend and discovered her unresponsive in her apartment in…
Posted by John McCarthy June 6, 2022
Oswald Harris Court Attempted Murder Suspect Surrenders
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Oswald Harris Court Attempted Murder Suspect Surrenders

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The suspect in a Sunday night shooting at Oswald Harris Court surrendered to authorities about four hours after police issued a wanted poster for his arrest. Donte…
Posted by John McCarthy June 6, 2022
Virgin Islands Parole Board Schedules Parole Hearings
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Virgin Islands Parole Board Schedules Parole Hearings

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Parole Board advises the public that the Board will convene on  July 7, 2022 to hear testimony from victims, family members of victims, or other interested…
Posted by John McCarthy June 6, 2022
Routine Traffic Stop Nets 2 Suspects On Illegal Gun Charges
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Routine Traffic Stop Nets 2 Suspects On Illegal Gun Charges

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Virgin Islands Police have arrested a motorist and their passenger on gun charges after conducting a traffic stop in St. Thomas while looking for a stolen vehicle.…
Posted by John McCarthy June 5, 2022
Man Wanted In 2×4 Assault Arrested By CIB: VIPD
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Man Wanted In 2×4 Assault Arrested By CIB: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man wanted for hitting another man with a two-by-four has been in official custody since last night, authorities said. Pedro Zapata, 59, was arrested at 10:06p.m.…
Posted by John McCarthy June 4, 2022

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