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VIPA Firefighters Give Water Salute To Late Former Governor

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Firefighters at the Cyril E. King Airport executed a flawless water salute signaling the arrival of the body of the late former Governor Charles W. Turnbull to…

John McCarthy July 14, 2022

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South Carolina Man Arrested At CEK Airport Based On Outstanding Warrant

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A South Carolina man made his initial appearance in St. Thomas before a federal judge after his arrest based on fugitive-from-justice charges from the U.S. mainland, authorities…

John McCarthy May 20, 2022

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Pennsylvania Fugitive Detained at Cyril E. King Airport: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A fugitive wanted on a Pennsylvania warrant was arrested after arriving at Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas on May 4, the Virgin Islands Police Department…

John McCarthy May 14, 2022

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Texas Fugitive Stopped At St. Thomas Airport By CBP Agents: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man wanted on criminal charges in Texas was taken into custody at the Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas on Wednesday, according to the Virgin…

John McCarthy April 4, 2022

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CBP, DEA Agents Seize St. Thomas Aircraft Tied To Smuggling Activities

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations (AMO) agents seized a St. Thomas aircraft on Tuesday suspected of having been used for smuggling events. During an…

John McCarthy March 10, 2022

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Missing Mother And Daughter Found Unharmed At St. Thomas Airport: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A woman and her young daughter who were reported missing on St. Thomas Monday morning were found unharmed a few hours later, authorities said. Leigh Ann Sharpe,…

John McCarthy March 8, 2022

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3RD TIME’S NOT A CHARM: Twice Deported Trinidadian Shows Up In St. Thomas Again

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced that a Trinidad and Tobago national was sentenced today to 17 months in prison for illegally reentering the United States after…

John McCarthy February 26, 2022

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St. Thomas Man Charged With Smuggling 12 Pounds Of Cocaine At Cyril E. King Airport

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man was arrested at the St. Thomas airport and charged with smuggling 12.1 pounds of cocaine, authorities said. According to U.S. District Court documents, Tyree "Ballers…

John McCarthy February 22, 2022

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‘High-Tech Stalker’ Stopped At Airport Based On Outstanding Warrant From California: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A California man who was dubbed a "high-tech stalker" was detained at the St. Thomas airport Friday based on an outstanding warrant, authorities said. Michael David Kowitz,…

John McCarthy February 19, 2022

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Dominican National Tries To Enter USA By Using A False Name At CEK Airport

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A citizen of the Dominican Republic was arrested on criminal charges Friday at the Cyril E. King Airport because he gave false information to U.S. Customs and…

John McCarthy February 15, 2022