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Four shot, two killed in St. John shooting incidents

CTUZ BAY — Police are investigating after four people were shot — two fatally — in separate incidents on St. John just minutes apart, the Virgin Islands Police Department said.…

John McCarthy June 22, 2025

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Man heads for airport after allegedly being involved in drive-by shooting

CRUZ BAY — A St. John man faces criminal charges after allegedly being involved in a drive-by shooting and then trying to flee the territory. According to court documents, on…

John McCarthy May 26, 2025

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Wanted Florida Man Arrested On Burglary Charges In St. John

CRUZ BAY — A Florida man was arrested for the Christmas Eve burglary and New Year’s Day attempted burglary of the Tap Room in St. John, authorities said. Alan Beyer,…

John McCarthy January 5, 2024

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Good Samaritan Who Gave Co-Worker Refuge From Jealous Boyfriend Gets Gunshots

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man who shielded a co-worker from a jealous boyfriend told police he got shot at as a reward for his good deed. Jordan Clendinen, 27, of…

John McCarthy July 20, 2023

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Man Who Spilled Beer On Purpose, Then Hit Victim With A Stick, Charged With Hate Crime

CRUZ BAY — A St. John man faces assault charges after police say he threw a man's beer to the ground and hit him with a stick, causing injuries. Oswin…

John McCarthy May 7, 2023

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St. Thomas Man Gains Entry To St. John Villa While Its Occupants Are Away

CRUZ BAY — A St. Thomas man is accused of breaking into a St. John vacation villa while its occupants were not present, authorities said. Vanel Prentice, 33, of St.…

John McCarthy May 7, 2023