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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V.I. Port Authority Temporarily Closes Cyril E. King Airport
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) temporarily closed the St. Thomas airport at 4 p.m. Monday "to perform a minor repair." But by 4:50 p.m., VIPA said…
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CIB Investigating Woman Found Unresponsive in West Caret Bay
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A male individual contacted 911 at 1:41 p.m. today and reported that he traveled to the residence of his female friend and discovered her unresponsive in her apartment in…
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Oswald Harris Court Attempted Murder Suspect Surrenders
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The suspect in a Sunday night shooting at Oswald Harris Court surrendered to authorities about four hours after police issued a wanted poster for his arrest. Donte…
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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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Routine Traffic Stop Nets 2 Suspects On Illegal Gun Charges
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Virgin Islands Police have arrested a motorist and their passenger on gun charges after conducting a traffic stop in St. Thomas while looking for a stolen vehicle.…
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Man Wanted In 2×4 Assault Arrested By CIB: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man wanted for hitting another man with a two-by-four has been in official custody since last night, authorities said. Pedro Zapata, 59, was arrested at 10:06p.m.…
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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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Help Police Find Pedro Zapata Wanted For 2×4 Assault
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help to find a man on St. Thomas wanted for a vicious 2x4 assault on another man, authorities said. Pedro Zapata, 59, of Charlotte…