Tropical Wave To Bring Showers; Risk Of Rip Currents For St. Croix
SAN JUAN — A tropical wave will bring a few rounds of showers to the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico today. A high risk of rip currents continues across…
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Social Security Resources That Can Protect Elders From Scams
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is on June 15. On this day, communities, seniors, caregivers, governments, organizations, and the private sector unite to prevent the mistreatment of and violence against…
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Man Who Raped Underage Girl Arrested As He Lands At Airport
FREDERIKSTED — A man who allegedly raped an underage girl in Carlton last month was arrested when he landed at the St. Croix airport, authorities said. Detectives from the Criminal…
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Woman Stole Credit Card Info To Buy $2,337 In Gold Jewelry: VIPD
FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix woman is accused of stealing customer's credit card information in order to place an order with Crucian Gold for $2,300 in jewelry, authorities said. On…
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Man Stole Check From Cancer Charity To Pay For Print Job
CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man who allegedly stole a check from a cancer charity to pay for his own personal printing job has been placed under arrest, authorities said.…
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Virgin Islands Parole Board Schedules Parole Hearings
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Parole Board advises the public that the Board will convene on July 7, 2022 to hear testimony from victims, family members of victims, or other interested…
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FEMA and USVI Run Disaster Simulations To Prepare For Hurricane Season
CHRISTIANSTED — The majority of the people living in the territory — regretfully — know what happens when a major hurricane strikes. As the June 1 start date of the…
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Social Security Board of Trustees: Outlook of Combined Trust Funds Improves
The Social Security Board of Trustees on Thursday released its annual report on the financial status of the Social Security Trust Funds. The combined asset reserves of the Old-Age and…
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Suspect Arrested In Fatal Shooting Seen On Video Firing Gun
CHRISTIANSTED — One of the two suspects in a fatal shooting in Golden Rock last month was captured on surveillance video firing a gun at the victim, authorities said. Timothy Perez, 42,…
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Woman Arrested Who Stole $15K From Alzheimer’s Victim To Buy Car
CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix woman who stole $15,000 from an Alzheimer's patient to buy a new car was arrested, authorities said. Frances McIntosh, 59, of Catherine's Rest, was arrested and…