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Breezy with clouds and sun, a passing shower or two this morning, high 87

Despite subsiding swell, hazardous marine conditions will persist today, the National Weather Service said. The High Surf Advisory remains in effect along northern Puerto Rico and Culebra until this afternoon,…

John McCarthy December 18, 2025

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Gun seized during project search for Dreadisha Peguero

FREDERIKSTED – A man and a woman have been arrested on illegal gun charges in connection to the robbery-assault on Market Street in Frederiksted Town on St. Croix. Dreadisha Peguero,…

John McCarthy December 17, 2025

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Diane Christian arrested on domestic violence charges, VIPD says

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix woman faces charges after a domestic violence complaint was filed with the police. Diane Christian, 50, was arrested today and charged with second-degree attempted assault…

John McCarthy December 17, 2025

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3 women arrested for Market Street robbery, assault on St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED – Three women were arrested in connection to a robbery-assault on Market Street in Frederiksted Town on St. Croix. Milagros Peguero, 43, was arrested today and charged with first-degree…

John McCarthy December 17, 2025

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Help cops find Malachi Thompson wanted for domestic violence

FREDERIKSTED —Police need your help to find a man wanted for domestic violence on St. Croix. Malachi Thompson, 21, of Grove Place, is currently being sought by the Virgin Islands…

John McCarthy December 17, 2025

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Bug-spray assault, drug possession, contempt of court lead court docket

KINGSHILL — In the courtroom of Magistrate Judge Yolan C. Brow-Ross of the Superior Court in Estate Kingshill on St. Croix this morning: Leopold Gittens III is scheduled for a…

John McCarthy December 17, 2025

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After a cloudy start, the sun returns, breezy this morning with a passing shower or two

The arrival of a northwesterly swell will result hazardous seas and beaches through at least tomorrow, the National Weather Service said. Therefore, a Coastal Flood Advisory, a High Surf Advisory,…

John McCarthy December 17, 2025

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St. Croix resident accused of ‘assaulting’ two men

KINGSHILL — A woman is accused of assaulting two men during a domestic disturbance on St. Croix Tuesday morning, authorities said. Lauren Rice, 36, was arrested and charged with third-degree…

John McCarthy December 16, 2025

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Male ‘partner’ accuses Jared Beagles of physical abuse after sampling craft ‘beers’ on Christiansted Boardwalk

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man faces domestic violence charges after being accused of "destroying" his boyfriend's work uniform and "assaulting" him. court records show. Jared Beagles, of King Cross…

John McCarthy December 16, 2025

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Two men and one woman face domestic violence charges; one woman on DUI

KINGSHILL — Two men and one woman will hear a charge of domestic violence read to them in Superior Court on St. Croix this morning. Additionally one woman will appear…

John McCarthy December 16, 2025