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U.S. Attorney Encourages Victims Of COVID-19 Fraud To Report Cases Of Abuse

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert of the District of the Virgin Islands today urged the public to report suspected fraud schemes related to COVID-19, the novel coronavirus.…

May 6, 2020

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Sion Farm Man Taken Into Custody After Attacking Old Neighbor With Pickaxe: VIPD

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man was arrested after breaking his elderly neighbor's arm with a pickaxe handle near Sunny Isle one month ago, authorities said. Raymond Ward, 58, of…

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VIPD: Prisoner Arrested By Police After Homeowner Recognizes Him In Mugshot

FREDERIKSTED — A prisoner was arrested by police in Estate Golden Grove after a homeowner recognized him as the person who burglarized his home before he was an inmate, authorities…

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Cashier Who Gas Station Manager Sees Take $200 Cash Is Arrested By Police: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A gas station cashier who tried to make off with $200 cash from the register on Saturday afternoon was arrested by police, authorities said. Wesly Jean, 27,…

John McCarthy May 4, 2020

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100 Hot Meals Donated to VIPD Officers Thanks To Naturi Naughton

FREDERIKSTED – The officers of the Virgin Islands Police Department, St. Croix District, were beneficiaries of 100 plates of food, donated by actress Naturi Naughton of “Power” fame. The food…

May 4, 2020

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LAW WEEK: AG Says Laws Exist To Protect All, Especially During COVID-19

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Attorney General Denise George is proud to recognize Law Day, Law Week, and Lawyers Well-being Week all during May. Law Day (May 1) and Law Week (May…

May 4, 2020

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3 Soldiers Die, 1 Injured In Fireworks Explosion In Guyana, Military Says

GEORGETOWN — Three soldiers in Guyana were killed and one was severely injured during a demolition training exercise at an inland army base on Thursday, the military said. The Guyana…

May 3, 2020

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St. Croix Man Who Offered Woman A Ride Home Arrested For Rape: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man who allegedly raped a woman after first offering her a ride home has been arrested by police, authorities said. Francisco Tirado III, 29, of…

John McCarthy May 1, 2020

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St. Thomas Man Who Repeatedly Raped Underage Girl Arrested By Police: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man who repeatedly raped an underage girl on St. Thomas was arrested by police on Thursday night, authorities said. Timothy Brewer, 32, of Smith…

John McCarthy May 1, 2020

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Dog Shot Twice Is Put Down By Veterinarian After Being Paralyzed By Shooting: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — An injured dog named "Moe" was transported to the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center for treatment on Wednesday, authorities said. The medical evaluation revealed that the Estate Whim-area…

May 1, 2020