MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin has responded to today’s drone attacks on the capital Moscow, accusing Ukraine of trying to frighten Russians. He said civilians were targeted, but air defences dealt…
VIFEMS Offers $5,000 Reward For Information Leading To Arrest Of Cane Field Firestarter
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services (VIFEMS) concluded fire containment operations at the cane field in Frederiksted at 5:45 p.m. on Monday. Throughout the day, VIFEMS crews, in…
Man Arrested For Assaulting Two People, Firing Shots In Little Princess, VIPD Says
CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man was arrested for allegedly assaulting two people on the North Shore and charges related to brandishing a weapon, authorities said. Brian Bernhardt Roebuck, 27, was arrested…
Ohio Man Detained At St. Thomas For Being A Fugitive From Justice, VIPD Says
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — An Ohio man clearing customs at the St. Thomas airport was found by federal agents to be a fugitive from justice. Brandon O. Carter, 31, of Columbus, was detained…
JPMorgan Alleges Wife of Former Governor Aided Jeffrey Epstein’s Criminal Activity
The largest bank in the U.S. made the accusations in a filing as part of its defense in a civil suit brought by the territory last year. NEW YORK — The nation’s…
Firefighters Extinguish Blaze On Agricultural Land During Drought In St. Croix
FREDERIKSTED — Firefighters worked to extinguish a fire on drought-stricken land in St. Croix at approximately 3:01 p.m. today, authorities said. The Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to…
Teen Student Diver Dies During Underwater Class On Buck Island, VIPD Says
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A teen-age student diver near St. Thomas drowned during an underwater class on Saturday morning, Virgin Islands Police said. The unidentified 16-year-old was attending a beginners class on Buck…
Biden Sounds Hopeful On Debt Ceiling, Treasury Warns of June 5 Default Date
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Democratic President Joe Biden and a Republican negotiator said on Friday they were working on a deal to raise the U.S. government’s $31.4 trillion debt ceiling after the Treasury…
National Parks Service Employee Pleads Guilty To Theft of Public Funds
CHRISTIANSTED —St. Croix National Park Deputy Superintendent Gregory Camacho pleaded guilty to federal charges related to fraudulent claims he made for housing expenses and reimbursements, authorities said. Camacho, 43, has been employed…
One Man and One Minor Arrested For Stealing Car At Frederiksted Quarry
FREDERIKSTED — One man and one minor were arrested Thursday after being captured on video surveillance stealing a car after breaking into the office of a Frederiksted quarry last year. Angel Rosa,…