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Suspect Captured On Video Hitting Man In Head With A Tire Iron At Gas Station

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police arrested a suspect on St. Thomas after he was seen on video hitting a man in the head with a tire iron at a gas station.…

John McCarthy January 19, 2024

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Help Police Find St. Croix Man Wanted For Robberies In St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help to find a St. Croix man wanted for two robberies in St. Thomas late last year. Ajani Prentice, 18, is wanted for robberies…

John McCarthy January 19, 2024

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Coast Guard medevacs U.S. citizen passenger from MS Nieuw Amsterdam cruise ship

SAN JUAN — A Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter aircrew conducted the medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) of a passenger from the MS Nieuw Amsterdam cruise ship Monday afternoon, approximately 100 nautical…

John McCarthy January 18, 2024

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Help Police Find Missing Minor Essance Turbe

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help today to find a missing minor on St. Thomas. Essance Turbe, 15, was last seen leaving school at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday wearing black…

John McCarthy January 18, 2024

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Come See Coast Guard Cutter at the F’sted Pier

FREDERIKSTED — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Willow will be at the Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility on Friday, January 26, from 2-5 p.m. The vessel will be providing free…

John McCarthy January 17, 2024

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Jim Harbaugh remains engaged in contract talks with Michigan amid NFL swirl

ANN ARBOR — Even as Jim Harbaugh meets with NFL teams about coaching opportunities, specifically the Los Angeles Chargers early this week, he remains engaged in discussions with Michigan about a…

John McCarthy January 17, 2024

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Police say five people killed in a drive-by shooting in Puerto Rico

Police in Puerto Rico say five people have been killed in a drive-by shooting that forced authorities to close a portion of a highway SAN JUAN — Five people were killed…

John McCarthy January 17, 2024

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Supporters of former Haitian rebel leader Guy Philippe launch widespread protests

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Supporters of former rebel leader Guy Philippe have launched protests that have paralyzed some cities across Haiti as they demand the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Demonstrators forced…

John McCarthy January 17, 2024

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4.6-magnitude earthquake rattles Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Puerto Rico around last night, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake hit at 11:07 p.m. Tuesday about 5.59 miles (9…

John McCarthy January 17, 2024

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USVI to build artificial reef to bolster coastal defense against future storms

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands will soon build its first artificial reef to protect its coasts and help the territory become more resilient ahead of future storms, officials announced. The…

John McCarthy January 16, 2024