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3 men charged in Velvet Haze nightclub shooting that killed Estate Hope resident

CHRISTIANSTED — Two St. Croix men were each charged with the murder of an Estate Hope man at a Christiansted town nightclub in July. A third suspect faces an illegal…

John McCarthy September 20, 2024

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St. Croix woman accused of forging $11K insurance check at Banco Popular

KINGSHILL — A woman is now in prison after police say she forged an insurance check worth more than $11,000 last year. Laurissa S. Knight, 37, was arrested and charged…

John McCarthy September 19, 2024

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DHS’ family assistance division to close temporarily Friday

FREDERIKSTED — The USVI Department of Human Services (VIDHS) Division of Family Assistance, announces a temporary closure of the Certification Unit in the St. Croix District only on Friday, September…

John McCarthy September 19, 2024

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Nude, ‘bruised’ woman found dead inside Harbor View apartment

CHRISTIANSTED — Virgin Islands Police officers performing a wellness check Friday afternoon at an apartment in Golden Rock found a woman unresponsive inside. Jendiya "Flaca" Mendez, 43, was pronounced dead…

John McCarthy September 17, 2024

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‘Crib King’ Home Depot employee admits he walked out of store with $9,000 in items

KINGSHILL — Police are investigating after a Home Depot employee allegedly walked out of the Barren Spot store with $9,000 worth of items. KyJean Nisbett, 25, was arrested and charged…

John McCarthy September 16, 2024

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3 ‘crab queens’ arrested for violent robbery on St. Croix, VIPD says

KINGSHILL — Police officers arrested three women on September 12 for allegedly assaulting and robbing another woman on St. Croix in June. Zaynah Larocque, 24, Zariya Larocque, 20, and Adriana…

John McCarthy September 16, 2024

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Abassi Boston arrested on gun, ammunition charge

CHRISTIANSTED — The execution of a search warrant allowed police to seize an illegal gun and ammunition from a man in La Grande Princess this week, authorities said. Abassi Boston,…

John McCarthy September 15, 2024

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Kmart manager charged with stealing $15,358.83 from the company

CHRISTIANSTED — Police are investigating after a Kmart manager was accused of using the company credit card to buy at least $15.000 in personal items for herself. Joanne Nickeo, 59,…

John McCarthy September 14, 2024

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Combatting elder abuse: Social Security column

Elder abuse is the intentional mistreatment or harming of an adult over age 60. This abuse can take many forms – physical, emotional, sexual, and financial exploitation, as well as…

John McCarthy September 13, 2024

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Tropical depression 7 pops up in Atlantic, NHC says it could become a tropical storm

MIAMI — Just one day after the peak of hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center has officially tagged Tropical Depression Seven in the Atlantic Ocean. The system was located about…

John McCarthy September 11, 2024