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OP-ED: The $112,000 price of broken promises

By Virgin Islands Free Press Editorial Board In the bureaucracy of the U.S. Virgin Islands, numbers often lose their meaning. But this week, Attorney General Gordon Rhea provided one that…

John McCarthy January 20, 2026

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STX MORGUE UPDATE: AG Rhea promises April opening, cites $112K in transfer costs

KINGSHILL — Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea has issued a detailed response to Senator Kenneth L. Gittens, providing a roadmap for the restoration of forensic services on St. Croix and…

John McCarthy January 20, 2026

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Lafayette Artis Jr.’s hearing in Superior Court is this morning: docket report

KINGSHILL — Superior Court Magistrate Judge Yolan C. Brow-Ross is scheduled to see three defendants in her courtroom in Estate Kingshill on St. Croix this morning: Lafayette Artis Jr., 28, of St. Croix, has a…

John McCarthy January 20, 2026

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Russel Matthews, Hezekiah Decaille hear charges in Superior Court: docket report

KINGSHILL — Superior Court Magistrate Judge Yolan C. Brow-Ross was scheduled to see five defendants in her courtroom in Estate Kingshill on St. Croix this morning: Russel Matthews had an advice-of-rights hearing…

John McCarthy January 15, 2026

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Former peace officer arraigned on ‘assault’ charge after Christmas Eve shooting in St. John: docket report

KINGSHILL — Superior Court Magistrate Judge Yolan C. Brow-Ross is scheduled to see eight defendants in her courtroom in Estate Kingshill on St. Croix this morning: Yahya K. Daniel, 46, of Estate St.…

John McCarthy January 14, 2026

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Jessica Huoschke hears charge of trespass in Superior Court: docket report

KINGSHILL — Superior Court Magistrate Judge Yolan C. Brow-Ross is scheduled to see one defendant in her courtroom in Estate Kingshill on St. Croix this morning: Jessica Huoschke has an advice-of-rights hearing after…

John McCarthy January 13, 2026

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Malachi Thompson and Shalom Fenton hear charges – court docket

KINGSHILL — Superior Court Magistrate Judge Yolan C. Brow-Ross is scheduled to see two defendants in her courtroom in Estate Kingshill on St. Croix this morning: Malachi Thompson, 21, of St. Croix, is scheduled for…

John McCarthy January 9, 2026

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Jared Beagles’ arraignment on domestic violence assault charge – court docket

KINGSHILL — Superior Court Magistrate Judge Yolan C. Brow-Ross is scheduled to see 18 defendants in her courtroom in Estate Kingshill on St. Croix this morning: Jared Beagles, of King Cross Street, Christiansted, is scheduled…

John McCarthy January 7, 2026

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Niqwani Thompson faces burglary charge, St. Croix court docket shows

KINGSHILL — Superior Court Magistrate Judge Yolan C. Brow-Ross is scheduled to see one defendant in her courtroom in Estate Kingshill on St. Croix this morning: Niqwani Thompson, of St. Croix, is scheduled for…

John McCarthy December 31, 2025

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Glen Edwards accused of stealing car on St. Croix, court docket says

KINGSHILL — Magistrate Judge Yolan C. Brow-Ross is scheduled to see two defendants in her courtroom at the Superior Court in Estate Kingshill on St. Croix this morning: Glen Edwards is scheduled for…

John McCarthy December 29, 2025