Charlotte Amalie High School (CAHS) – Virgin Islands Free Press

Education says it’s taking school kitchen staff’s health concerns seriously

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) recognizes the concerns raised on Thursday, September 26, 2024, by the kitchen staff and a segment of teachers at Lockhart…

John McCarthy September 27, 2024

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Boisterous gym coach who raped 20 children while using a video device gets 35 years

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A boisterous high school gym instructor who sexually assaulted at least 20 children in his charge and videotaped them in the process of the rapes — got…

John McCarthy April 26, 2024

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Former High School Track Coach Pleads Guilty To 20 Counts of Child Rape

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A former Charlotte Amalie High School track coach pleaded guilty in federal court to 20 counts of child rape. Alfredo Bruce Smith, 53, of St. Thomas, made that…

John McCarthy September 13, 2023

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CAHS School Monitor Faces Possible Life Sentence For Sex With Students On Camera

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A federal grand jury returned an Indictment today charging Alfredo Bruce Smith, 51, of St. Thomas, with twenty counts of charges including production of child pornography, coercion…

John McCarthy August 29, 2022

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OPEN LETTER: Commissioner Racquel Berry-Benjamin On CAHS Child Rape Arrest

The Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE) condemns the abuse of children in every form and holds the safety and wellbeing of students as top priorities. With the recent arrest…

Racquel Berry-Benjamin September 3, 2021

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Photos Of Accused Child Rapist Alfredo Bruce Smith Released To Social Media

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The first photos of the St. Thomas track coach accused or raping or molesting at least six CAHS male students in his care at the high school…

John McCarthy September 2, 2021

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CAHS Track Coach Arrested By Feds On Production Of Child Pornography Charges

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A CAHS track coach who took nude videos of boys' genitals at the high school and allegedly raped and molested them as well has been arrested by…

John McCarthy September 1, 2021

At VIFreep Breaking News Community Affairs

CAHS Parent Who Attended May 21 Hybrid Graduation Tests Positive For COVID-19

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Department of Health confirmed today that a parent who attended the Charlotte Amalie High School (CAHS) hybrid graduation ceremony has tested positive for COVID-19.…

VI Free Press May 24, 2021

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Savan Man Who Led Police On High-Speed Chase … Arrested For ‘Assaulting’ Daughter, Firing Gun Near Mother’s Head: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man who led police on a dangerous high-speed chase through downtown streets and past schools nearly two years to the day — has been…

VI Free Press February 17, 2021

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EXCLUSIVE! VIPD MEMO: ‘Be On Lookout’ BOLO For Alla H. Salem on St. Thomas

[ad name="HTML-68"] [wpedon id="23995" align="left"] CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- The Virgin Islands Police Department has issued a BOLO or "Be On The Lookout" for a St. Thomas native with a possible connection…

John McCarthy June 29, 2018