U.S. Attorney’s Office Virgin Islands

St. Thomas Man Who Shot To Death U.S. Attorney’s Son… Himself Shot To Death In Hospital Ground: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man convicted of the Main Street broad-daylight shooting death of an Assistant U.S. Attorney’s son nearly 20 years ago was himself shot dead early Wednesday, authorities said. Deshaune Harrigan, 44, who was found guilty of murdering 18-year-old Jason Carroll in May 2000, was shot

Wayne James, Convicted of Wire Fraud, Embezzlement: ‘I’m Entitled To A New Trial’
CHRISTIANSTED — Former St. Croix Senator Wayne James, who was found guilty by a federal jury of stealing public money, is saying in court that he wants a new trial. But prosecutors argue that he should have to serve the remainder of his 30-month prison sentence. “Former U.S. Virgin Islands

U.S. Attorney’s Office Staff Gets Award for Post-Hurricane Leadership and Service in Washington D.C.
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F Shappert said today that five members of the Virgin Islands U.S. Attorney’s Office (VI-USAO) were recognized this morning in Washington, D.C. at the 35th Annual Department of Justice Director’s Award Ceremony for their extraordinary service following Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The award was

USAO: Three South Americans and One Central American Smuggled 3,384 Pounds Of Cocaine By Sea
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Three South Americans and one Central American were charged with smuggling 3,384 pounds of cocaine into the region, authorities said. Freddy Montano Paz, 29, Calixto Tumbaco, 41, Mariano Abregon, 42, and Hector Hernandez, 48, were each charged with conspiracy to possess and possession of a controlled substance

USAO Hosts Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) Training
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert said today that her office will be hosting a multi-district training this week, focusing on the investigation and prosecution of transnational organized drug trafficking crime as part of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) program. “The principal mission of OCDETF

St. Croix’s Roosevelt Dowling Faces Five Years In Prison For 31 Grams Crack Cocaine
CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man admitted that he was a crack cocaine dealer on the Big Island in federal court. Roosevelt Dowling, 58, of Estate La Grande Princesse, pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute 28 grams or more of cocaine base, U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert said

Williams Brought Marijuana To Federal Government Parking Lot On St. Croix — Will Get Slap On The Wrist
CHRISTIANSTED – A St. Croix man admitted to his role in a marijuana possession case here and can expect little time in prison as a result. Dion Alfred-Carlton Williams, 20, of Frederiksted pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge George Cannon, Jr., to possession of marijuana, U.S. Attorney Gretchen Shappert said

RUNNING ON EMPTY: Contractors Say Haven’t Been Paid Under Ken Mapp Up To $60 Million Dollars
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — After back-to-back Category 5 hurricanes blew through the U.S. Virgin Islands in fall 2017, Russell Bryan joined thousands of Americans who rushed to “chase dreams and promises” of big paychecks from the federal reconstruction effort. A contracting firm said his crew would split about $50,000 for their

Natasha Natile France Fights To Keep USAO From Using Smartphone Images of Her With Illegal Assault Rifles
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A woman charged with helping to illegally import firearms into the territory is fighting to have a judge suppress key evidence in the case, including incriminating photos taken from her cell phone, U.S. District Court documents indicate. Natasha Natile France was charged in December with three counts

USAO: St. Kitts National Allegedly Used Another Woman’s ID To Get A V.I. Driver’s License
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A woman from St. Kitts and Nevis is facing a possible 10-year prison sentence after attempting to use another woman’s identification documents to obtain a local driver’s license, documents filed in U.S. District Court indicate. Kyla Herbert was arrested Thursday and charged with fraud and misuse of