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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. …

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…

VI Free Press January 10, 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…

VI Free Press January 9, 2021

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Former Ranger American Security Guard’s Conviction In Bank Heist Of $70,000 Stands

PHILADELPHIA — A federal appellate court has affirmed former Ranger American Guard Clement Bougouneau’s conviction, and said there is sufficient evidence to prove he stole $70,000 from an ATM on St.…

VI Free Press January 7, 2021

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St. John Man Gets 2 Years In Prison For Transporting Illegal Residents Via Ferry

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. John man was given two years in federal prison for transporting an illegal resident via ferry to St. Thomas, authorities said. Courtney Matthias was sentenced…

VI Free Press January 7, 2021

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Trump Rally Incites Mob Of Thugs To Storm U.S. Capitol To Delay Counting Of Electoral College Votes

WASHINGTON — The chaos in the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday unfolded after President Donald Trump spent weeks whipping his supporters into a frenzy with false allegations of fraud in the…

VI Free Press January 7, 2021

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection On The Lookout For ‘Genuine Fakes’ In U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — With the holiday season ending, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands are reiterating their consumer alert for counterfeit and pirated goods with…

VI Free Press January 7, 2021

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Hospital Ground Man Charged With Rape After Domestic Violence Incident

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas resident was charged with rape after a domestic violence incident, authorities said. Justin J.T. Diaz, 31 of Hospital Ground, was arrested at 2 p.m.…

VI Free Press January 6, 2021

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Mariendahl Man Charged With Raping Child In His Own Household: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man has been arrested and charged with raping a child in his own household, authorities said. Tasheem Raheem Leonard, 27, of Mariendahl, was arrested…

VI Free Press January 6, 2021