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Man Who Police Shot In 2014 Arrested By U.S. Marshals On Murder Warrant Saturday

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man who was shot by police in 2014 was arrested just after midnight in connection to the shooting death of a construction worker near Veterans Drive on…

John McCarthy February 16, 2020

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Human Services Chief Speaks About Youth Poverty At Federal Reserve Bank

NEW YORK — Department of Human Services Commissioner Kimberley Causey-Gomez participated in an event and panel discussion hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York Thursday titled: Youth Poverty…

VI Free Press February 16, 2020

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COMMON CENTS: Vikings To Dump Linval Joseph To Free $12M+ In Salary Cap Space

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota — The Minnesota Vikings, winners of the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs in 2019, can get back into the black in 2020 by losing one…

John McCarthy February 15, 2020

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3 Employees Suspended In $4M Puerto Rico Online Scam

SAN JUAN — Puerto Rico’s government said Friday that it suspended three employees as federal agents investigate an online scam that attempted to steal more than $4 million, an official…

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Deli Owner Who Fought Back Against 3 Armed Men Gets Pistol Whipped: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A brave St. Thomas deli owner fought back against three armed robbers — but was pistol-whipped for his trouble, authorities said. Police are seeking three masked men…

John McCarthy February 15, 2020

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WANTED: Shamal ‘Indian’ Riviere On St. Croix For Alleged Assault: VIPD

CHRISTIANSTED — The VIPD said it is searching for Shamal Riviere. Riviere is wanted for questioning in regards to a first-degree assault incident, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Riviere…

John McCarthy February 13, 2020

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WANTED: Sol Belinda ‘Misael’ Garcia By Police For Stabbing In F’sted In 2018

FREDERIKSTED — The VIPD is trying to find Sol Belinda "Misael" Garcia to question her about a stabbing that occurred on St. Croix two years ago. Garcia is wanted for…

John McCarthy February 13, 2020

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St. Thomas Man With Tinted Windows Stopped By Police With 2 Illegal Guns: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man driving with tinted windows was pulled over by police in a routine traffic stop and discovered to have two illegal weapons in his…

John McCarthy February 13, 2020

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PRPD: Scam Targeted $4 Million From Puerto Rican Retirement System

SAN JUAN — An online scam that targeted Puerto Rican agencies attempted to steal more than $4 million, police said Thursday, deepening concerns about the management of local government finances…

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St. Thomas Auto Dealer Wants ‘Green’ Car Owners To Pay Less Than $35K For New Batteries

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The world's largest electric vehicle maker apparently wants its environmentally-committed customers to just throw its LEAF battery pack replacements away when they don't work. But one St.…

VI Free Press February 13, 2020