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Colombian Sub Packed With 5,500 Pounds Of Cocaine Worth $72M Seized By Feds

SAN JUAN — Federal agents from Puerto Rico seized a record 2,500 kilos of cocaine off a man-made submarine from Colombia earlier this month. The vessel is the first of…

VI Free Press April 29, 2021

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Police Find Loaded Weapon Inside Concordia Woman’s Place During Search

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix woman was arrested on an illegal weapon charge after police investigating a robbery found a loaded gun inside her apartment, authorities said. Omolara Ngozi Simmonds,…

VI Free Press April 28, 2021

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WANTED: Annas Retreat Man Adala Donastorg On Attempted Murder Charge

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help tonight to find a St. Thomas who is wanted on an attempted murder charge. Adala Donastorg, 53, of Annas Retreat, is wanted in connection…

VI Free Press April 28, 2021

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Man Who Broke Into Apartment Complex And Started Beating Occupants Is Arrested

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man who broke into a Grove Place apartment and started beating some of the people he found inside has been arrested on a warrant three…

VI Free Press April 28, 2021

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2 Armed Men Steal Woman’s Purse At Condo Complex On Sunday Night: VIPD

CHRISTIANSTED — Police responded to a gunpoint robbery in the parking lot of a waterfront condominium complex in which a woman's purse was stolen on Sunday night, authorities said. The…

VI Free Press April 28, 2021

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NO BULL: Talented Young St. Thomas Actor Appears With NCIS Star On CBS

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — With an eye towards becoming a successful actor-director, Kaden Hughes continues to hone his acting craft at every turn. Now, the 23-year-old St. Thomian is set to…

VI Free Press April 28, 2021

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Traffic On Prince Street Diverted So Road Work Could Continue Today: VIPD

CHRISTIANSTED — Traffic on St. Croix was being diverted away from Prince Street this morning as needed roadwork continued. The north end of Prince Street near King Street in Christiansted…

VI Free Press April 28, 2021

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DPW Contractor Continues To Replace Signs Destroyed By Hurricanes

CHRISTIANSTED — After Hurricanes Irma and Maria, a number of traffic signs along roadways throughout the territory were destroyed or displaced. Celestine Construction, LLC was awarded the contract to replace…

VI Free Press April 28, 2021

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COVID-19 Vaccinations Available Without Appointments for Veterans, Their Spouses

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS) is offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to all Veterans, their spouses, widows, and caregivers, in the Virgin Islands regardless of age,…

VI Free Press April 28, 2021

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Contractor ‘Inadvertently’ Disables Traffic Signal On Raadets Gade Today

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works is advising the community of an offline traffic signal at the intersection of Raadets Gade and Veteran’s Drive in the waterfront area of St. Thomas.…

VI Free Press April 27, 2021