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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
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Operation Python Yields Another Arrest For Gun Possession On St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The VIPD Operation Python Task Force team were doing traffic enforcement in the vicinity of Frenchman's Bay Intersection on Tuesday at 4:06 p.m.. A white Toyota with tint past…
Posted by John McCarthy April 27, 2022
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‘Operation Python’ Nets 3 Arrests For Gun Possession In Advance Of Carnival

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — "Operation Python" resulted in the arrests of three men and the seizure of two stolen vehicles in St. Thomas this weekend, authorities said. Patrol units were securing…
Posted by John McCarthy April 25, 2022
Underwear Clad Intruder Under Arrest For Attempted Murder After Shooting Father
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Underwear Clad Intruder Under Arrest For Attempted Murder After Shooting Father

FREDERIKSTED — The underwear clad intruder who startled a homeowner in Whim Thursday was re-arrested early Saturday morning after violating the terms of his release. Jelani James, 44, while appearing…
Posted by John McCarthy April 24, 2022
‘Intruder’ In His Underwear, Wielding Metal Object Startles Whim Resident From Sleep
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‘Intruder’ In His Underwear, Wielding Metal Object Startles Whim Resident From Sleep

FREDERIKSTED — A Whim resident told police he was sleeping in his bedroom Thursday when he was awakened by an "intruder" in "his underwear with a metal object in his…
Posted by John McCarthy April 23, 2022
Body Of Missing Woman Found Near Botanical Garden On St. Thomas: VIPD
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Body Of Missing Woman Found Near Botanical Garden On St. Thomas: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A body of a missing woman was discovered in St. Thomas on Friday afternoon after a woman landscaping near Crown Mountain smelled a “foul odor.” A concerned…
Posted by John McCarthy April 23, 2022
Woman Wanted In Smith Bay Assault Surrenders To Police: VIPD
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Woman Wanted In Smith Bay Assault Surrenders To Police: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A suspect in a St. Thomas assault case appeared with her attorney at the Alexander Farrelly Justice Complex and surrendered to police on Thursday evening, authorities said. Maxima Mercedes…
Posted by John McCarthy April 22, 2022
St. Croix Woman Arrested For Fleeing Territory 2 Years Ago For Simple Assault 
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St. Croix Woman Arrested For Fleeing Territory 2 Years Ago For Simple Assault 

CHRISTIANSTED — Nishma Lee Matta Lopez turned herself into police Tuesday regarding a 2020 arrest warrant that was issued by Superior Court Magistrate Miguel Camacho, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Nishman…
Posted by John McCarthy April 21, 2022
Help Police Find Erron Wallace Wanted For Burglary, Assault On St. Croix: VIPD
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Help Police Find Erron Wallace Wanted For Burglary, Assault On St. Croix: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — Police need your help to find a St. Croix man wanted for questioning on a series of charges, authorities said. Erron R. Wallace, 28, of Concordia West, is…
Posted by John McCarthy April 21, 2022
Coast Guard Seizes $11.7 Million In Cocaine, Transfers 6 Suspected Smugglers To San Juan
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Coast Guard Seizes $11.7 Million In Cocaine, Transfers 6 Suspected Smugglers To San Juan

SAN JUAN — Coast Guard Cutter’s Joseph Tezanos and Heriberto Hernandez crews offloaded approximately 1,289 pounds of cocaine and transferred custody of six suspected smugglers at Coast Guard Base San…
Posted by John McCarthy April 20, 2022
Previously Removed Dominican Republic Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Re-Entering The USA
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Previously Removed Dominican Republic Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Re-Entering The USA

CHRISTIANSTED — A previously-deported Dominican Republic national who used a fake ID to try to board a flight from St. Croix to Florida has admitted to his guilt in federal…
Posted by John McCarthy April 20, 2022

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