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Police Don New Uniforms In St. Croix District On Monday: VIPD On Twitter

FREDERIKSTED — If you were out and about on Monday, you probably noticed that the Virgin Islands Police Department had its new uniforms on display in St. Croix for the…

VI Free Press May 18, 2021

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Orlando Man With 27 Pounds Of Marijuana In Suitcases Pleads Guilty To Avoid Trial

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced today that Marvin Forbes, 49, from Orlando, Florida, pleaded guilty in federal court just prior to the beginning of jury…

VI Free Press May 17, 2021

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Supermarket Cashier With 167 Pounds Of Marijuana In 7 Suitcases Pleads Guilty

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A former supermarket cashier who brought 167 pounds of marijuana to the airport in seven suitcases pleaded guilty to drug smuggling charges today, authorities said. Idesha Patricia…

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Man Awaiting Trial For Armed Robbery Arrested On Domestic Violence Charge

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man who is awaiting trial for an armed jewelry store robbery has been arrested on domestic violence-related charges, authorities said. Shemelle Isaac, 29, of…

VI Free Press May 17, 2021

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Woman Faces 10 Years In Prison After Admitting To Stealing $17K In Tax Refunds

CHRISTIANSTED — A woman who used fake IDs and filed multiple tax returns faces 10 years in prison after a guilty plea in federal court on Friday, authorities said. Nicolette…

VI Free Press May 17, 2021

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10 People Arrested In 1 Day On St. Thomas For Faking COVID-19 Test Prior To Flight

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Ten people were arrested in one day on St. Thomas for fudging their COVID-19 tests prior to boarding a flight to the territory, authorities said. Savonne Hunter,…

VI Free Press May 16, 2021

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Virgin Islands Parole Board Schedules Parole Hearings For Next Month

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Parole Board advises the public that the Board will convene on June 7-10, 2021, to hear testimony from victims, family members of victims, or other interested…

VI Free Press May 16, 2021

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Police Need Your Help To Find Melissa Defort Wanted For Stealing A Car: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help to find a New Jersey native who is wanted for stealing a car in St. Thomas just over two weeks ago, authorities said.…

VI Free Press May 15, 2021

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It Is Never Too Early To Start Planning For Your Retirement With Social Security

It is never too early to start planning for retirement, and our online tools can make your planning easier. Visit www.ssa.gov/myaccount to access your my Social Security account, get a…

Victor Rodriguez May 14, 2021

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3 Men Arrested For Aureo Diaz Heights Double Murder In Early Morning Raid

KINGSHILL — Officers of the Virgin Islands Police Department joined by federal agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Homeland…

VI Free Press May 13, 2021