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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everything from coliform bacteria to Cryptosporidium in locally-bottled St. Croix drinking water, according to a then-unpublished University of the Virgin Islands sampling.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.
Puerto Rico Boat Captain Gets 2.5 Years For Smuggling $287,660 Cash Into St. Thomas
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Puerto Rico Boat Captain Gets 2.5 Years For Smuggling $287,660 Cash Into St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced that Arioc Diaz Melendez, 28, from Puerto Rico, was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for concealing $287,660 in U.S.…
Posted by John McCarthy October 25, 2021
St. Croix Man Gunned Down At Queen Bee Grocery In Williams Delight: VIPD
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St. Croix Man Gunned Down At Queen Bee Grocery In Williams Delight: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — On October 23, the 911 Emergency Call Center received calls at 7:45 p.m., of shots fired on Queen Mary Highway - Williams Delight; and at 8:06 p.m. of…
Posted by John McCarthy October 24, 2021
UVI Board of Trustees Approves UVI School of Medicine Strategic Plan
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UVI Board of Trustees Approves UVI School of Medicine Strategic Plan

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — In the regular session of its quarterly meeting this afternoon, via Zoom, the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the…
Posted by John McCarthy October 23, 2021
St. John Man Charged With Attempted Murder For Shooting In Susannaborg
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St. John Man Charged With Attempted Murder For Shooting In Susannaborg

CRUZ BAY — A St. John man was arrested on a warrant Thursday evening and charged with attempted murder and related charges, authorities said. Ezius M. Ashly, 21, of Calabash…
Posted by John McCarthy October 22, 2021
Police Need Your Help To Find Carl Gumbs Wanted For Rape On St. Thomas: VIPD
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Police Need Your Help To Find Carl Gumbs Wanted For Rape On St. Thomas: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help to find a St. Thomas man wanted on rape charges. Carl Gumbs, 30, is wanted by the Virgin Islands Police Department for first-degree…
Posted by John McCarthy October 22, 2021
St. Croix Man Arrested At Henry Rohlsen Airport With 6.6 Pounds Of Cocaine
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St. Croix Man Arrested At Henry Rohlsen Airport With 6.6 Pounds Of Cocaine

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man was arrested with 6.6 pounds of cocaine in his luggage at the Henry Rohlsen Airport on Tuesday, federal authorities said. Kareme Holst of Christiansted…
Posted by John McCarthy October 22, 2021
St. Croix Man Arrested After Gun Linked To Shooting Death of 9-Year-Old Boy: VIPD
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St. Croix Man Arrested After Gun Linked To Shooting Death of 9-Year-Old Boy: VIPD

KINGSHILL — A gun registered to a St. Croix man has been linked to the shooting death of a nine-year-old boy nearly two years ago, authorities said. Jahmeel R. Williams,…
Posted by John McCarthy October 20, 2021
Homeless Man Who Used Bank Card Of Man Reported Missing Arrested By Cops
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Homeless Man Who Used Bank Card Of Man Reported Missing Arrested By Cops

CHRISTIANSTED — A homeless man who allegedly used the bank card of a man reported missing on St. Croix was arrested by police late Tuesday night, authorities said. Michael T.…
Posted by John McCarthy October 20, 2021
Coast Guard Recovers Body Of Restaurant Worker Who Free Dove Off Of Hull Bay
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Coast Guard Recovers Body Of Restaurant Worker Who Free Dove Off Of Hull Bay

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Coast Guard air and surface units concluded their search for a missing free diver, who was recovered deceased Monday by the crew of a St. Thomas Rescue…
Posted by John McCarthy October 20, 2021
St. Croix Man Faces 1 Year In Prison For Fleeing Rangers After Buck Island Brawl
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St. Croix Man Faces 1 Year In Prison For Fleeing Rangers After Buck Island Brawl

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man who fled in a speed boat after shots were fired during a Buck Island brawl admitted to resisting arrest charges in federal court on…
Posted by John McCarthy October 19, 2021

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