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Hospital Ground Fugitive From Justice Treson Stephens Arrested In Tennessee On Murder Charges
ARRESTED: Treson I. Stephens in Tenn. CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Deputies from a sheriff’s office in Tennessee have apprehended a St. Thomas fugitive from justice who is wanted for murder. Treson Intas Stephens, 25, of Hospital Ground, is wanted for first-degree murder, first-degree assault, third-degree assault, first-degree reckless endangerment, unauthorized use

What You Should Do If You Think You Were Sickened During Sabra Hummus Recall of 2016
RECALLED: Sabra hummus from Virginia COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Virginia — You might remember that earlier this month, Sabra Dipping Co. announced that there was possible Listeria contamination in its hummus, and recalled a variety of sizes and flavors. That hummus was also used in commercial products, which included vegetable trays, sandwiches, and

NOT SO ‘SMILEY’ NOW: Omari Gordon Charged With Attempted Murder After Reckless Shooting Display In Christiansted
ARRESTED: Omari “Smiley” Gordon CHRISTIANSTED — On Tuesday November 29, 2016, at approximately 9:16 a.m., police were dispatched by the 911 Emergency Call Center to a discharging of shots in the vicinity of the Buy Smart Mini Mart (Bienvenidos), on Company Street Christiansted. The 911 Emergency call Center also informed

MAPP: The V.I. Code Authorizes Me One Brand-New Cadillac Per Each Election Cycle
“My personal dignity is at stake here.”–Mapp CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The commissioner of Property and Procurement came to the governor’s defense to say that the chief executive is one of only two people authorized by law to have his own government vehicle for personal and government business. Property and Procurement

Tourism Tries To Jump On Black Friday/Cyber Monday Bandwagon With Discounts on Hotels and Shopping
CHARLOTTE AMALIE – The V.I. Tourism Department said this week that travelers to the territory can save 25 percent on their hotel stays and get $500 in spending credits as part of its Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale. The promotion is aimed at providing travelers with a value-added getaway to experience

Man Shot In The Road On Dronningens Gade In St. Thomas Just After Midnight
Dronningens Gade in St. Thomas CHARLOTTE AMALIE — On Saturday, November 26, 2016 at about 12:05 a.m. a concerned citizen called 911 Emergency call Center and reported a gunshot victim was down in the vicinity of the Dronningens Gade roadway area. Upon the patrol units arrival they came in

MORE MAPP SLACKNESS! Rain, UVI and Poor Planning Lead To Cancelation of AgFair Cock & Bull Show In Rock City for 2016
ON THE BALLS: Gov. Ken Mapp CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Following much discussion and deliberation the membership of the St. Thomas – St. John Agriculture and Food Fair Committee has made the decision to cancel the 33rd Annual Agriculture and Food Fair “based on logistical and numerous other challenges. A meeting

FCC: If DISH Network Can Carry Mahgah Channel 8, It Should Also Carry Frig Up Channel 12
FCC Commisioner Mignon Clyburn WASHINGTON — An FCC commissioner is recommending that satellite viewers in the territory receive their local PBS member station instead of content from stations in Puerto Rico. WTJX, which used to be powerfully-run by Mapp No. 2 man Lt. Gov. Osbert Potter, has been

INSULT 2 INJURY: FBI Agents Raid Financially-Troubled Town In Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN – Dozens of FBI agents are seizing documents and electronic equipment at the city hall of a financially struggling town in northern Puerto Rico. The special agent in charge of the FBI’s San Juan division said Tuesday that agents were serving a search warrant at the government offices

Two Virgin Islanders, Including Aracelis ‘Fluff,’ and One Philly Native Indicted For String of Jewelry Store Robberies In St. Thomas
INDICTED: Raheem “Caesar” Miller of Philadelphia CHARLOTTE AMALIE – A federal grand jury has returned indictments against two Virgin Islanders and one Pennsylvania native in connection with a string of jewelry store robberies in St. Thomas in 2015. The United States grand jury returned a 10-count indictment on Thursday against