Crime News – Page 267 – Virgin Islands Free Press

Police Arrest 18-Year-Old, Detain 3 Minors, In Glitters Jewelry Store Robbery: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The VIPD held a joint press conference with the Attorney General's office today to announce that four teenagers have been detained in connection to the Havensight Mall…

John McCarthy December 17, 2021

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Orange Grove Man Held On Domestic Violence Charge After Assault: VIPD

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man is being held without bail after police said he brutalized his girlfriend. Vernon Sackey, Jr., 23, of Orange Grove, was arrested at 2:58 p.m.…

John McCarthy December 17, 2021

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Attorney General and Police Commissioner to Hold Joint Press Briefing In St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Virgin Islands Attorney General Denise George and Police Commissioner Ray Martinez will be holding a joint press briefing at 3:30 p.m. today at the Public Finance Authority…

John McCarthy December 17, 2021

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How To Avoid Social Security Scammers This Holiday Season

Scammers go to great lengths to trick you out of your personal information. We want to help you protect your information by helping you recognize a Social Security imposter. There’s…

Victor Rodriguez December 17, 2021

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Feds catch Culebra crew on jet skis with 57 pounds of cocaine

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Federal authorities tracked down cocaine smugglers from Culebra with 57 pounds of cocaine being moved from Puerto Rico to St. Thomas on jet skis. Eight men were…

John McCarthy December 14, 2021

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Boston Man Charged In Stabbing At Caribbean Festival In August

BOSTON — A man charged with fatally stabbing a teen during a Caribbean festival in Boston this summer was held without bail Monday, prosecutors said. Omara Shears, 44, was arraigned…

Bro Bot December 14, 2021

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Police Investigating After Woman Raped In Frenchtown Early Sunday Morning: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating after a woman reported that she was raped near a restaurant in Frenchtown early Sunday morning. The 911 Emergency Call Center was notified of…

John McCarthy December 13, 2021

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2 Suspects In Superior Court For Gun Case While Prosecutors Mull Other Charges

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two men who were arrested within hours of the Havensight Mall shooting last Saturday appeared in court on Thursday for scheduled bail hearings. Shemar Coward, 21, of…

John McCarthy December 11, 2021

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2 Men Caught On Surveillance Video Burglarizing Cotton Valley Home: VIPD

EAST END — Two St. Croix men were identified by the homeowner and video surveillance as the persons who burglarized his Cotton Valley home, authorities said. Jhostin Ramos, 27, of…

John McCarthy December 10, 2021

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Unarmed Homeless Man Apprehended By Security Guard, Police After Bank Robbery

CHARLOTTE AMALIE —Virgin Islands police recovered an undisclosed amount of money from an unarmed homeless man who robbed a bank in St. Thomas late this morning, authorities said. Errol Jackson,…

John McCarthy December 10, 2021