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Tomorrow Is Prescription Drug Take-Back Day In The USVI And Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — The DEA is holding its 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day tomorrow October 24 at locations across the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The nationwide event…

VI Free Press October 23, 2020

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Accused Hospital Ground Killer Gets 1.5 Years In Prison On Federal Drug Conviction: USAO

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man accused of a Hospital Ground murder two years ago was given 1.5 years in prison today for possessing narcotics, authorities said. Aubrey Frett,…

VI Free Press October 8, 2020

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2 Vieques Natives Check Into St. Thomas Hotel With A Duffel Bag Full Of Cocaine, Feds Say

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two Puerto Rico natives checked into a waterfront-area hotel on St. Thomas and brought with them a duffel bag full of cocaine, authorities said. Rafael Velez-Lopez, 24,…

VI Free Press September 29, 2020

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Feds Seize Record $27 Million In Cash Aboard Ship Headed To St. Thomas

SAN JUAN — Federal authorities found $27 million in undeclared cash Saturday on a ship set to travel from Puerto Rico to St. Thomas, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced…

Bro Bot September 2, 2020

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Opioid Addict Gets 69 Days Time Served From Lenient Federal Magistrate: USAO

CHRISTIANSTED — A man who was arrested for simple drug possession of an opioid in January was sentenced by a federal judge Monday to time served. Marshall D. Miller, 44, of…

John McCarthy March 18, 2020

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St. Kitts Man Who Strapped Cocaine To His Leg Prior To Airline Flight Gets 4 Years

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Kitts native who was staring down a sentence of 10 years hard time — was able to strike a bargain with federal authorities — and got…

John McCarthy March 4, 2020

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Man Who Grew Marijuana And Stole WAPA Current Gets 1 Day In Prison From Visiting Federal Judge: USAO

CHRISTIANSTED — It's all about the Benjamins ... A St. Croix man who grew weed and stole WAPA current ... got one day in prison from a visiting federal judge. Jaheem…

John McCarthy February 28, 2020

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Mexican And Ecuadorian Face 10 Years To Life For Smuggling 3,384 Pounds Of Cocaine Into Caribbean

CHARLOTTE AMALIE –– A Mexican national and an Ecuadorian national each pleaded guilty to trying to smuggle 3,384 pounds of cocaine into the region just minutes before their jury trial…

John McCarthy February 19, 2020

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When Ivan James ‘went cowboy’ in drug operation he exposed whole crew to feds’ scrutiny

CHARLOTTE AMALIE –– A St. Croix female airport employee and four men heard the formal reading of the drug trafficking conspiracy charges against them in federal court six days ago,…

John McCarthy February 18, 2020

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OPIOIDS CRISIS: St. Croix Man Arrested Near Paint Store With ‘Pinpoint Pupils’

CHRISTIANSTED — The opioids crisis — a major problem on the U.S. mainland that claims the lives of rich and poor alike ... including pop star Prince — is officially…

John McCarthy February 6, 2020