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DPW Ramps Up Roadside Advertisement Enforcement Efforts

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works (DPW) is reminding the community of the need to gain permit approval prior to installing any advertising device along public roadways. According to…

VI Free Press May 28, 2020

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DHS Announces 90-Day Extension On All Expired Senior Discount Cards

FREDERIKSTED — In light of COVID-19 and the associated social distancing guidelines, The Virgin Islands Department of Human Services (DHS) has granted a 90-day extension for all expired Senior Identification…

VI Free Press May 28, 2020

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CROOKE ARRESTED! In Connection To Stabbing Death Near Ballfield: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Frydenhoj man has been arrested in connection to a stabbing death that occurred in St. Thomas near a baseball field on Tuesday, authorities said. Kyan Crooke,…

Bro Bot May 27, 2020

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St. Thomas Man Charged With Punching Woman In The Face Before Memorial Day Weekend: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man is accused of punching his girlfriend in the face just before the Memorial Day holiday weekend, authorities said. Khaleem Rieara, 40, of Paul…

Bro Bot May 26, 2020

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Police Need Your Help To Find St. Thomas Man Wanted For April 16 Murder In Tutu

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department is looking for 29-year-old Jabaar Mactavious. Mactavious is wanted in connection to the homicide of Shaq’kil Roberts that occurred on April 16…

John McCarthy May 26, 2020

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Altona Man Arrested For Marijuana Possession On Wednesday: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man was arrested on marijuana possession charges related to being a drug dealer on Wednesday, authorities said. Jahsief Benjamin, 18, of Estate Altona, was…

VI Free Press May 21, 2020

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Police Come Across 50 Marijuana Plants When Searching For Suspect

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police confiscated about 50 marijuana plants near a private residence in Hospital Ground on Wednesday morning, authorities said. Detectives searching for a suspect in Hospital Ground discovered…

John McCarthy May 21, 2020

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DSPR Gets $1.4 Million From FEMA To Restore Emile Griffith Park

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation (DSPR) was awarded $1,412,908 to renovate a staple of the St. Thomas community. The funds to complete the repairs to the…

VI Free Press May 21, 2020

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St. Thomas Man Dies In Motorcycle Accident Monday Afternoon: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A 70-year-old St. Thomas man died Monday afternoon after his motorcycle collided with a vehicle on Polyberg Hill, authorities said. Uric Smith, Sr. of Oswald Harris Court…

VI Free Press May 20, 2020

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Missing St. Thomas Man Went Fishing At Bordeaux Bay And Never Came Home

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help to find a 70-year-old St. Thomas man who went fishing Saturday and never returned home. Stanfield “Stan” Dumas was reported missing by family…

VI Free Press May 20, 2020