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Accused St. Croix Murderer Faces 5 Years In Prison For Allowing Guns Into House He Had Custodial Powers Over

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man accused of first-degree murder in 2019 has pleaded guilty to allowing firearms to be brought into a house where he had third-party custodial responsibilities…

VI Free Press February 18, 2021

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Brother and Sister Duo Sentenced to 10 and 3.4 Years For Firearms Trafficking

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A brother-sister duo who ran a gun trafficking operation that moved scores of assault rifles between Atlanta and St. Thomas were sentenced in federal court on Tuesday.…

VI Free Press November 25, 2020

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St. Thomas Habitual Offender Gets Nearly 6 Years In Prison For Gun Possession

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man was given a nearly six-year prison sentence for being a convicted felon with a gun, authorities said. Jabari Hodge, 30, of St. Thomas,…

VI Free Press November 21, 2020

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Rapper Lil Wayne Charged With Federal Gun Offense In Florida

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (AP) — Rapper Lil Wayne was charged Tuesday in Florida with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, a federal offense that carries a potential sentence…

VI Free Press November 17, 2020

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Dominicana Madam Made Sex Workers Pay $150 ‘Exit Fee’ To Buy Groceries Away From Embers Guest House

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Federal authorities painted a horrifying picture of a long-running human trafficking ring on St. Thomas, after a raid of a Contant brothel discovered seven undocumented immigrants who…

VI Free Press November 3, 2020

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Man Who Fired Gun Inside St. Thomas Business Given 2.75 Years In Prison

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man who went into a St. Thomas business and fired his gun was given 2.75 years in prison after his conviction on illegal gun charges earlier…

VI Free Press October 16, 2020

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St. Thomas Man Wanted In Hospital Ground Illegal Guns Case, Arrested In Oklahoma After Traffic Stop: USAO

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man wanted for questioning in an illegal gun possession case in Hospital Ground was arrested in Oklahoma after a traffic stop, authorities said. Romeo…

John McCarthy September 4, 2020

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‘Armed And Dangerous’ Fugitive Arrested Without Incident On St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Fugitive from justice Nijohntea Walker was arrested Friday afternoon by special agents with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), authorities said. A complaint…

John McCarthy May 28, 2020

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ATF And VIPD Offer Two $15,000 Rewards For Information On 4 Murders

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Federal and local law enforcement agencies are offering a $15,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for three murders in…

VI Free Press May 13, 2020

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Convicted Felon Faces Federal Illegal Gun Possession Charges After Arrest By VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A convicted felon who was arrested Wednesday by the VIPD will now be prosecuted by the federal government on illegal gun possession charges, authorities said. Kenan Thomas,…

VI Free Press April 14, 2020