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Hall of Fame Mystery: Who Did Not Cast Vote For Yankee’s Derek Jeter?

NEW YORK — New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter said being elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday was a humbling experience one that was made a little…

VI Free Press January 22, 2020

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VIPD: St. Thomas Man Hospitalized After Shooting Outside Market Square Bar

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man has been charged with assault after a shooting outside a Market Square-area bar late Monday afternoon, authorities said. Michael D. Rhymer, 65, of…

John McCarthy January 21, 2020

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VIPD: California Woman Detained By Feds At Airport On Outstanding Warrant

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A California resident was detained by federal officers for an outstanding warrant at the St. Thomas airport on Friday, authorities said. Raquel Antoinette Huff, 24, of Oakland,…

John McCarthy January 20, 2020

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Routine Traffic Stop Nabs St. Thomas Man With Loaded Magazine, Gun In Car

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A routine traffic stop in Sugar Estate netted a St. Thomas man on illegal gun charges Thursday, authorities said. An underage passenger in the car at the…

John McCarthy January 19, 2020

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VIPD: Shooting In Contant Leaves One St. Thomas Man Dead On Friday

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A shooting in Contant left one self-employed electrician dead in St. Thomas on Friday evening, authorities said. A suspect remains at large. Ferdinand N. Marshall, 46, was…

John McCarthy January 19, 2020

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Culebra Boat Captain Gets Six Months In Prison, Loses His Boat For Smuggling Illegal Aliens

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Puerto Rican boat captain was sentenced to a half year in prison and will lose his boat after he knowingly transporting illegal aliens for “commercial advantage…

John McCarthy January 18, 2020

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Republican National Committee’s Attorneys Investigating John Canegata

WASHINGTON — Just as the 2020 Democratic and Republican presidential primaries and caucuses get ready to begin, the Republican National Committee indicated it was investigating V.I. Republican Party Chairman John…

VI Free Press January 18, 2020

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VIPD: Suspect Who Allegedly Stabbed Man In Fight Arrested On St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man accused of stabbing another man during a fight downtown on Wednesday evening has been arrested by police, authorities said. Antonio Matos, 25 of…

John McCarthy January 17, 2020

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VIPD: Mario M. Brooks Named Assistant Police Commissioner

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police Commissioner Trevor A. Velinor announced the appointment of Lieutenant Mario M. Brooks as Assistant Police Commissioner on Tuesday. Assistant Commissioner Brooks has been with the Virgin…

VI Free Press January 16, 2020

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VIPD Investigating Drive-By Shooting At Oswald Terrace Court In St. Thomas Tonight

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating a drive-by shooting in an east downtown area of St. Thomas tonight, authorities said. Police officers were dispatched to the Schneider Regional Medical Center…

John McCarthy January 15, 2020