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Homicide Investigation Underway in Mon Bijou

By JOHN McCARTHY / V.I. Free Press Staff Writer FREDERIKSTED — Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Bureau are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday morning in the Mon Bijou…

John McCarthy May 12, 2026

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2,800 Tires Later: VIWMA Reclaims Mon Bijou Bin Site

By JOHN McCARTHY / V.I. Free Press Staff Writer ST. CROIX — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) announced today that it has successfully completed a massive restoration project…

John McCarthy May 11, 2026

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Cops ‘actively’ investigating shooting death of D’Andre Friday in Glynn

KINGSHILL — The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) is actively investigating a homicide that occurred on St. Croix on Friday afternoon. D'Andre Friday, 25, of Mon Bijou, was positively identified…

John McCarthy December 29, 2025

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Man charged with DUI following two-car crash in Mon Bijou

KINGSHILL — A St. Croix man was charged with impaired driving following a two car crash in Mon Bijou early Saturday morning. John Vidale, 65, was arrested and charged with…

John McCarthy May 12, 2025

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John H. Woodson Junior High School bus pickups will be delayed today

KINGSHILL — The bus pickup times for John H. Woodson students will be delayed today, February 24, 2025 on St. Croix, the Virgin Islands Department of Education said. The bus…

John McCarthy February 24, 2025

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Police investigating gunfire on Midland Road

KINGSHILL — Police are investigating reports of gunfire on Midland Road in Mon Bijou and Calquohoun late Tuesday afternoon. The ShotSpotter detection system notified emergency personnel that 16 rounds were…

John McCarthy February 19, 2025

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John H. Woodson Junior High School reopens today

KINGSHILL — The Virgin Islands Department of Education said that the John H. Woodson Jr. High School will resume normal operations today, February 4, 2025. This follows the successful completion…

John McCarthy February 4, 2025

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St. Croix woman accused of strangling family member

KINGSHILL — A St. Croix junior high school student accused a family member of strangling him at home last week, authorities said. Juliana Derima, 31, was arrested and charged with…

John McCarthy December 9, 2024

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Man driving without a seatbelt arrested on gun charge

KINGSHILL — A St. Croix man was arrested after police allegedly discovered an unregistered firearm during a search of his vehicle at a traffic stop. James Thomas Thomas was arrested…

John McCarthy November 27, 2024

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Help Police Find Raheem Wyre Wanted For Cyber Stalking

KINGSHILL — Police need your help to find a man wanted for cyber stalking and other charges on St. Croix. Raheem Wyre, 30, is wanted for cyber stalking and harassment,…

John McCarthy June 15, 2023