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Judge Gives St. Croix Man 3.41 Years In Prison For Having A Gun While Under Federal Indictment

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man was given 3.41 years in prison on Monday for being a person in possession of a firearm while under federal charges, authorities said. Ameade…

John McCarthy September 10, 2019

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UPDATED! VIPD Needs Your Help To Find St. Croix Woman Wanted For Macing Another Woman

FREDERIKSTED — A 30-year-old St. Croix woman is wanted for questioning by the VIPD in a second-degree assault case, authorities said. The Virgin Islands Police Department issued a "WANTED" poster…

John McCarthy September 10, 2019

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BUSINESS AS USUAL: Four Men Shot At D. Hamilton Jackson In Richmond Tonight

CHRISTIANSTED — Four men have been confirmed wounded in a drive-by shooting in the Richmond area of St. Croix tonight, eyewitness and police reports say. All four injured men were…

John McCarthy September 6, 2019

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7 Pit Bulls Put To Death After Viciously Attacking 84-Year-Old Man In Clifton Hill

MID-ISLAND, St. Croix — An elderly Estate Clifton Hill resident reported to police that he was viciously attacked by a pack of seven pit bulls belonging to his neighbor two…

John McCarthy September 6, 2019

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VIPD: ‘No Foul Play, No Medical Issues’ In Raheem Thomas’ Death in Sion Farm

CHRISTIANSTED — A 26-year-old St. Croix man who was found dead today on the ground near an elementary school in Sion Farm died from natural causes. That's the word from…

John McCarthy September 5, 2019

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73-Year-Old St. Croix Man Accused Of Rape Of 11-Year-Old Girl In His Household

FREDERIKSTED — A 73-year-old St. Croix man is facing charges in connection with the rape of an 11-year-old girl in his household, authorities said. Verrol Harrington of Estate Coble was…

John McCarthy September 4, 2019

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VIPD: Ohio’s Randy Stickle Shot Multiple Times Until Dead In Golden Rock

CHRISTIANSTED — Gunshots rang out just before midnight in Golden Rock on Saturday, leaving an unidentified man dead, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call Center received reports of a "discharging…

John McCarthy September 2, 2019

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CHTA Teams Up With Nature Conservancy To Protect Environment Here

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has teamed up with one of the world’s leading environmental organizations, The Nature Conservancy, to help create a more resilient…

VI Free Press September 2, 2019

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Labor Day Commentary By Cecil R. Benjamin, State Chairman V.I. Democratic Party

By CECIL R. BENJAMIN/STATE CHAIRMAN OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEMOCRATIC PARTY On behalf of the Democratic Party of the Virgin Islands, I take this opportunity to pay tribute to all…

Cecil R. Benjamin September 2, 2019

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Witnesses Of Fatal Shooting At St. Croix Housing Project Bravely Subdue Suspect Until Police Arrive

FREDERIKSTED — A 32-year-old St. Croix man died after being shot by an assassin at close range near the West End housing project where he lived, authorities said. Jurmanie Ajanie…

John McCarthy August 31, 2019