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Detectives Break Up $1,000 Fraudulent Check Scheme Devised By 2 St. Croix Men

FREDERIKSTED — Detectives from the Economic Crimes Unit disrupted a fraudulent check cashing scheme devised by two St. Croix men that netted $1,000, authorities said. The ECU investigation revealed that…

John McCarthy December 3, 2022

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Hazardous Marine and Coastal Conditions Expected Through Midweek, NWS Says

SAN JUAN — The swell forerunners are beginning to reach the Atlantic Coastline, and coastal and marine conditions will worsen starting tonight, the National Weather Service said. Breaking waves between 6 and…

John McCarthy December 3, 2022

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Man Breaks Into Ex-Girlfriend’s Apartment and Assaults Her Current Boyfriend

KINGSHILL — Police are investigating after an adult male called the 911 Emergency Call Center at about 9:55 a.m. Tuesday to report a break-in in progress, authorities said. Jelani "Yellow"…

John McCarthy December 2, 2022

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Restraining Order From Superior Court No Protection For Woman Attacked By Boyfriend

CHRISTIANSTED — A restraining order from the Superior Court offered no protection for a woman when her ex-boyfriend broke into her Golden Rock apartment and assaulted her on Monday morning.…

John McCarthy December 2, 2022

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Snorkeler Reported Missing Off Ham’s Bluff Rescued By Coast Guard On St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED — A Coast Guard boat crew rescued a missing snorkeler who was found stranded on the rocks off the Hams Bluff Lighthouse in St. Croix on Tuesday afternoon. The…

John McCarthy December 1, 2022

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Dominican Gets To Stay 8 More Months After His Conviction On Immigration Fraud

CHRISTIANSTED — A Dominican Republic native who entered the country illegally in order to stay here — got his wish to reside in the United States — only it will…

John McCarthy November 30, 2022

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Help Police Find ‘Yellow’ Suspect Wanted For Domestic Violence In Attack With Knife

FREDERIKSTED — Police need your help tonight to find a St. Croix man wanted for a domestic violence incident. Jelani "Yellow" Ferdinand is wanted in connection to a first-degree burglary-domestic…

John McCarthy November 29, 2022

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3 Venezuelans Off ‘La Gran Tormenta’ Sentenced in St. Croix Cocaine Case

CHRISTIANSTED — Three Venezuelan nationals caught at sea in 2019 off the coast of St. Croix, and charged in connection with a cocaine conspiracy case, have been sentenced for their…

John McCarthy November 29, 2022

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‘Plumpy and Clyde’ Extradited From Florida To Face Murder Charges In St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED — Virgin Islands Police said that a couple that was residing in Florida was arrested on a warrant and extradited to St. Croix to face charges in connection with…

John McCarthy November 24, 2022

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Former St. Croix Equestrian Instructor Dies Suddenly At 49 In West Palm Beach

Melissa Grace Minarik, 49, of West Palm Beach Florida, passed away on September 4, 2022. Her passing was sudden, unexpected, and devastating to her beloved family and devoted friends. REST…

John McCarthy November 24, 2022