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CPB-AMO Agents Capture 3 Puerto Rican Men With $1.1 Million In Cash On Boat

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Three Puerto Rican men were caught with at least six figures in cash on board a vessel off the coast of a St. Thomas beach last night,…

John McCarthy April 22, 2020

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Hospital Ground Man Nabbed At CEK Airport Trying To Leave With Gun In Duffel Bag: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man who apparently wasn't aware that Hospital Ground is under increased surveillance has been arrested on illegal gun charges, authorities said. Akeem Dijhani Julien,…

John McCarthy April 20, 2020

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USAO Gets $2,932,867 Award To Address COVID-19 Pandemic In The Territory

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced today that the U.S. Virgin Islands received $2,932,867 in U.S. Department of Justice grants to respond to the challenges posed…

VI Free Press April 17, 2020

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Taxpayers Warned To Be On The Lookout For ‘Possible Scams Relating To COVID-19’

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert, Special Agent in Charge Michael J. De Palma of the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), Director Joel A. Lee of…

VI Free Press April 16, 2020

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St. Thomas TSA Officer Dies Of COVID-19 In Atlanta, Georgia On Monday

ATLANTA — A Transportation Security Administration security screener from St. Thomas who worked at the domestic terminal of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport has died of the coronavirus, officials said Tuesday. TSA…

VI Free Press April 15, 2020

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FBI Expects A Rise In Cryptocurrency Scams Due To The COVID-19 Pandemic

WASHINGTON — Fraudsters are leveraging increased fear and uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic to steal your money and launder it through the complex cryptocurrency ecosystem. People of all ages, including…

Bro Bot April 15, 2020

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St. Croix Man Charged With Smuggling 33 Pounds Of Marijuana Into St. Thomas: USAO

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Croix man has been charged with attempting to smuggle at least 33 pounds of marijuana into St. Thomas, authorities said. Sheldon Stuart "Shellz" Isles of…

VI Free Press April 14, 2020

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‘Industrious’ St. Thomas Drug Smugglers Don’t Take Time Off For Coronavirus Crisis

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Despite the ongoing coronavirus crisis, drug smugglers are apparently not taking time off to stay at home. Nathaniel Robinson has been charged in a criminal complaint with…

VI Free Press April 14, 2020

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Convicted Felon Faces Federal Illegal Gun Possession Charges After Arrest By VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A convicted felon who was arrested Wednesday by the VIPD will now be prosecuted by the federal government on illegal gun possession charges, authorities said. Kenan Thomas,…

VI Free Press April 14, 2020

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St. Thomas Man Who Shot To Death U.S. Attorney’s Son… Himself Shot To Death In Hospital Ground: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man convicted of the Main Street broad-daylight shooting death of an Assistant U.S. Attorney's son nearly 20 years ago was himself shot dead early…

John McCarthy April 9, 2020