United States Attorney’s Office for the U.S. Virgin Islands District

Photos Of Accused Child Rapist Alfredo Bruce Smith Released To Social Media

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The first photos of the St. Thomas track coach accused or raping or molesting at least six CAHS male students in his care at the high school…

John McCarthy September 2, 2021

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USAO And IRS Warn Of New Wave of COVID-19 Scams Related To 2nd Round Of Stimulus Check Payments

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Gretchen C.F. Shappert, United States Attorney for the District of the Virgin Islands, and Tyler R. Hatcher, Acting Special Agent in Charge, Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation…

VI Free Press January 25, 2021

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U.S. Attorney’s Office Announces YouTube Video Promoting Project Safe Neighborhoods

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert for the District of the Virgin Islands announced today a YouTube video promoting the partnership between the USVI Project Safe Neighborhoods,…

VI Free Press October 13, 2020

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‘ROIDS RAGE: St. Thomas’ Arnold Malone Convicted Of Firing Gun Inside Business

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man once convicted of attempted first-degree murder admitted in federal court that he fired a .45 caliber gun inside a local business last year.…

John McCarthy January 13, 2020

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Ohio Native Gets Slap On The Wrist From Federal Judge For Failing To Register As A Sex Offender

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — An Ohio native was given a half year in prison for being a sex offender in the territory, authorities said. Jeffrey Cole, 57, of Colombus, Ohio, was sentenced…

John McCarthy August 7, 2019