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On Maiden Voyage, Coast Guard Cutter Seizes Narcotics Off Coast Of Dominican Republic

SANTO DOMINGO — While in transit to conduct joint operations off the coast of Guyana as part of Operation Southern Cross, USCGC Stone (WMSL 758) encountered and interdicted a suspected narcotic…

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U.S. Customs & Border Protection Announces $65 Million Coke Bust In USVI And Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency says security personnel recovered at least 4,188 pounds of cocaine valued about $65 million in Caribbean waters last month. …

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Dumping Trump Will Cost Twitter $2.5 Billion In Lost Stock Market Value As Free Speech Advocates Cry Foul

SAN FRANCISCO — Shares of Twitter Inc slumped seven percent today on course to knock off about $2.5 billion from the market value of the microblogging platform after it permanently…

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U.S. House Democrats To Pursue Impeachment If Trump Not Removed

WASHINGTON — U.S. House of Representatives Democrats plan a vote today to urge Vice President Mike Pence to take steps to remove President Donald Trump from office after his supporters’…

VI Free Press January 11, 2021

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Contant Woman Arrested For Allegedly Striking Boyfriend In Head With Rock: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas woman who allegedly struck her male significant other with a rock to the head was arrested by police on Friday, authorities said. Amose Saint…

VI Free Press January 10, 2021

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St. Croix Man With ‘Large Amount Of Marijuana’ In Vehicle Tries To Run Away From Traffic Stop On Foot

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man who tried to run away from police on foot after his vehicle was pulled over for a routine traffic stop was arrested on drug…

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St. Thomas Driver Trapped In Burning Car After Crash Into Utility Pole Dies Today

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A driver who was trapped inside his burning vehicle after he lost control and crashed into a utility pole in St. Thomas has died from the injuries…

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Health Department Gives Away Free Face Masks, Health Information At Drive-Through Event Today

KINGSHILL — The Department of Health was sharing health information, masks and other giveaways at the Eddie Ortiz Annual Three Kings Tradition Committee’s 20th Children Gift Giveaway this afternoon. Free…

VI Free Press January 9, 2021

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St. Croix Man Who Told Police He Knew Woman Was Intoxicated Before Sex Charged With Rape: VIPD

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man who told police that he had sexual intercourse with a woman he met at a party whom he knew to be inebriated has been…

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Public Works To Close Parts Of Main Street Tomorrow As Part Of Enhancement Project

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works said today that Main Street will be closed between Hublot and the Grand Hotel tomorrow from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. The…

VI Free Press January 8, 2021