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Accused St. Thomas Coke Dealer Rhasheel Charles Appears In Federal Court
ACCUSED COKE DEALER: Rhasheel Charles (right) CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A 30-year-old St. Thomas man is facing federal charges that he tried to distribute 7.83 pounds of cocaine, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Rhasheel Charles made his initial appearance in District Court before U.S. Magistrate Judge Ruth Miller on

Convicted Felon Karim Woodley Hears Illegal Gun Charges Against Him In Federal Court
CHRISTIANSTED – A 39-year-old St. Croix man heard the illegal gun charges he is faced with in federal court on Monday, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Karim Woodley was arraigned before U.S. Magistrate Judge George W. Cannon after being charged in a three-count information with possession of a

Man Stabbed In Stomach While Walking Near Plaza Extra West
FREDERIKSTED — A man told police he doesn’t know who or why he was stabbed on a sidewalk near Plaza Extra West, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD). On October 22, 2016, police were dispatched via 911 Emergency Call Center with a report of an “assault” in the

Wanted Man Ameade Williams Turns Himself In To The VIPD
IN CUSTODY: Ameade Williams FREDERIKSTED — A 21-year-old St. Croix man wanted on multiple charges by police turned himself in to authorities here on Friday, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD). On October 22, 2016, Ameade Williams was arrested on an outstanding warrant issued by a

BORDER PROTECTION: Two Wanted Fugitives Nabbed By Customs … One At STX Airport
Unidentified wanted man arrested by CPB on St. Croix CHARLOTTE AMALIE – Two wanted fugitives were captured by federal officials in separate incidents at the St. Thomas airport recently, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB). CBP Pre-clearance inspections at the Cyril E King International Airport in St. Thomas and

Body Burned Beyond Recognition Found In Stolen Jeep Near Stumpy Bay
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police said that a badly-burned body was discovered in a stolen car rental on the West End of St. Thomas. On Saturday October 22 a concerned citizen called the 911 Emergency Call Center to report seeing a badly-burned vehicle in the Estate Fortuna area. When police arrived

Police On St. Croix Are Seeking Wanted Man Ameade Williams On Robbery, Assault and Illegal Weapons Charges
WANTED: Ameade Williams FREDERIKSTED — Police say they need your help to locate a 21-year-old wanted man on St. Croix. The Virgin Islands Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Bureau said it is looking for Ameade Williams in connection with the crimes of robbery, assault, discharging a weapon, carrying a

St. Croix Men Who Hit Parked Car While Police Were Behind Them Arrested On Illegal Weapons Charges
ARRESTED: Jahseen Simmonds MID-ISLAND ST. CROIX — On October 21, 2016 at 11:08 p.m., concerned citizens called the 911 call center who observed a vehicle with male individuals traveling in mid-Island area. Officers received the vehicle description. Upon observation of the vehicle responding units including K9 Officers followed

Trial Date Set For 2017 For Tim Duncan Financial Advisor Charles Banks
SAN ANTONIO — Just around the time the NBA playoffs tip off next spring, Tim Duncan won’t be on the court. Instead, he’ll be in court, squaring off against his former financial adviser. Charles Banks is accused of bilking the Spurs legend out of about $20 million. Wednesday, a federal

Limetree Bay Terminals Pushing Storage Towards Full Storage Capacity And LPG Capability On St. Croix
Limetree Bay CEO Darius Sweet CHRISTIANSTED — Limetree Bay Terminals (LBT) will have 20 million barrels of oil stored on St. Croix at its South Shore facility by the end of the year. And Limetree Bay hopes to tap on-site facilities to participate in liquid petroleum gas (LPG) movements,