CHARLOTTE AMALIE — United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced today that Marvin Forbes, 49, from Orlando, Florida, pleaded guilty in federal court just prior to the beginning of jury selection for his trial on the charge of possession with Intent to distribute 12.61 kilograms of marijuana. According to court documents, on June 19, 2020, […]
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Supermarket Cashier With 167 Pounds Of Marijuana In 7 Suitcases Pleads Guilty
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A former supermarket cashier who brought 167 pounds of marijuana to the airport in seven suitcases pleaded guilty to drug smuggling charges today, authorities said. Idesha Patricia Sterrod pled in U.S. District Court in St. Thomas to possession with intent to distribute marijuana, U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert said. According to court […]
TEXAS TURNCOAT! Fugitive Female Flew To St. Thomas After Falsifying Form: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Texas woman detained at the St. Thomas airport on Thursday for being a fugitive from justice was re-arrested the next day after authorities said she also falsified her COVID-19 test results online. Breanna Kathleen Ward, 34, of Kingwood, Texas, was arrested Friday and charged with making fraudulent claims upon the government, […]
New Jersey Man Wanted For Manslaughter Detained By CBP At CEK Airport: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A New Jersey man wanted in his home state for manslaughter was detained by federal authorities at the St. Thomas airport on Monday afternoon. Luis C. Cancio, 38, of Elizabeth, NJ, was arrested at 4:32 p.m. Monday and charged with being a fugitive from justice, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. “Cancio […]