CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man who shot another man in Smith Bay about 11 a.m. Saturday was arrested and charged with assault, reckless endangerment and having an illegal gun, authorities said. Omarie Smith,…
SALT RIVER — Police are investigating a burglary-arson incident that took place in Morningstar late last night. The 911 Emergency Call Center was notified of a burglary and arson that occurred in Estate Morningstar at…
FREDERIKSTED — A man and a woman living in a Mars Hill apartment complex were arrested for allegedly using a hot metal spatula to “brand” two minors on Friday night. The charge of mayhem means…
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating a shooting at an Anna’s Retreat strip mall in St. Thomas that left one person dead early this morning. The VIPD responded to the Four Winds Plaza Shopping Center…
CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix teenager who allegedly knocked down the front door where he lives, assaulted a family member and destroyed a laptop computer was arrested on domestic violence charges on Thursday morning, authorities said.…
SAN JUAN — The DEA is holding its 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day tomorrow October 24 at locations across the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The nationwide event aims to provide a safe,…
SAN JUAN — Hundreds of people called up local authorities and updated their social media timelines as the Borinquens spotted a fireball in the night skies of Puerto Rico. Locals took to social media to share pictures…
CHRISTIANSTED — People are going to bat for bats during bat week. And why not? Halloween is just eight days away, after all. Bat Week is an annual international celebration designed to raise awareness about…
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Officers from the Virgin Islands Crime Initiative’s (VICI) “Operation 10-Day Rush” made one arrest on Wednesday night. Peter John Francis, Jr., 30, of Estate Frydenhoj, was arrested at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday and…
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Detectives are investigating after a woman said she was assaulted in downtown Charlotte Amalie on Tuesday night, authorities said. Officers were dispatched to Commandant Gade in St. Thomas in reference to an…