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DPNR cherishes $2.1 million America the Beautiful Challenge Grant

CHRISTIANSTED — DPNR got a $2.1 million America the Beautiful Challenge 2023 grant, DPNR Commissioner Jean-Pierre Oriol said today. The funding is to create St. Croix’s first conservation corridor which will…

John McCarthy November 17, 2023

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NWS Warns of ‘Tidal Event’ for USVI and Puerto Rico by Week’s End

SAN JUAN — Heads up, U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico! Be on the lookout for a tidal event that should deteriorate maritime and coastal conditions by the end of…

John McCarthy November 14, 2023

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Mars Hill Man Arrested For Attempting To Perform Sex Acts On 12-Year-Old Girl

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man was arrested for allegedly attempting to perform sex acts on a 12-year-old girl in his own household. Luis C. Santiago, 40, of Mars Hill,…

John McCarthy November 14, 2023

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Health Department Brings Free Lead Testing To St. Croix Schools

CHRISTIANSTED — This week the Department of Health’s Epidemiology Division is continuing its pediatric lead testing for children six years old and younger at both public and private schools. The…

John McCarthy November 14, 2023

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Convicted Felon Accused of Manufacturing ‘Ghost Guns’ on St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man is facing a federal weapons charge after authorities alleged he was making ghost guns for sale in the territory. Kishawn Lopez, 35, of Williams…

John McCarthy November 13, 2023

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Be On The Lookout for Taheem Jarvis, Considered ‘Armed and Dangerous’

CHRISTIANSTED — Police need your help to find a man considered "armed and dangerous" on St. Croix. Taheem S. Jarvis, 21, is wanted by police on multiple illegal gun related…

John McCarthy November 13, 2023

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Help Police Find Luis Santiago Wanted For Domestic Violence On St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED — Police need your help to find a man wanted in connection to a domestic violence incident on St. Croix. Luis Santiago, 40, of Mars Hill, is wanted for…

John McCarthy November 13, 2023

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Driver without license plates arrested for illegal gun possession near Sunny Isle

CHRISTIANSTED — Virgin Islands Police pulled over a motorist for driving without license plates and soon discovered he had an illegal gun in his possession. Clijon James Hamilton, 27, was…

John McCarthy November 11, 2023

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St. Croix Man Holds St. Thomas Woman At Knife-Point After She Breaks Up With Him

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Croix man is charged with assault after he kidnapped his former girlfriend at knife-point after she broke up with him, authorities said. Deon McKenzie, 51,…

John McCarthy November 10, 2023

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St. Croix Man Who Sneaked Glock ‘Switches’ Into Airport Enters Guilty Plea

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man who was caught red handed bringing Glock "switches" into the local airport has admitted to his guilt in federal court. Princeton Jameson, 33, of…

John McCarthy November 9, 2023