Penny Dreadful: Georgia Man Receives Final Paycheck In Coins
ATLANTA — A Georgia man said his former employer owed him a pretty penny, $915 to be exact, after leaving his job in November. But Andreas Flaten said he was shocked to see his final…
Royal Caribbean Foresees A ‘Controlled’ Return To The U.S. Virgin Islands
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Royal Caribbean gave the local business community a preview of what to expect when its ships return to local waters. The answer is, of course, not as much as before COVID-19. In…
Florida Family Finds Dead Snake Inside Their Clothes Dryer
GROVELAND, Florida — After their clothes dryer began blowing out a lot of lint, a Florida family called a repair man who discovered a dead snake rather than a jammed motor. “I was like oh…
Attorney Akeel St. Jean Elected To Helm St. Croix Chamber of Commerce
CHRISTIANSTED — Attorney Akeel St. Jean has been elected chairman of the board of directors for the St. Croix Chamber of Commerce. St. Jean, 31, has replaced former chairman Ryan Nelthropp, and will serve a…
Former St. Croix Kayaker Accused Of Domestic Violence In Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN — A former St. Croix resident is accused of domestic violence in Puerto Rico after an alleged incident last summer, authorities said. Craig Herbert Scott has been out on bail in Puerto Rico…
Feds Charge St. Croix Couple With Manufacturing, Selling Illegal Firearms
CHARTLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Croix couple faces a host of federal firearms charges after authorities say they purchased gun parts online, then illegally assembled and sold more than 100 firearms in the territory, according…
Glass Lens May Shine A Light On Amelia Earhart’s Disappearance In South Pacific
BUKA, Papua New Guinea — Diving a wreck can be an exciting adventure: You never know what you might discover. In the case of Tracy Wildrix, though, he had a pretty good idea of what…
NIGHT LIGHTS! VIPD Helps Put The Lights Back On In Smith Bay To Tamp Down Crime
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department worked with the local government to ensure that street lights are working in a St. Thomas east end neighborhood. The VIPD joined with St. Thomas-Water Island Administrator…
SNEAKY! St. Thomas Woman Nabbed At Airport Trying To Leave Town After Fencing Stolen Cell Phone: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas woman who allegedly fenced a stolen cell phone was nabbed by alert police detectives at the airport prior to boarding a flight, authorities said. Mylesha E. Gerald, 23, of…
Frydenhoj Man Charged With Domestic Violence After Damaging Woman’s Vehicle: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man was arrested on domestic violence-related charges after allegedly damaging a woman’s vehicle on Friday. Shawn K. Chichester Sr., 41, of Estate Frydenhoj, was arrested Friday and charged with…