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St. Thomas Restaurateur Arrested in Massive $888K Fraud Probe

ST. THOMAS — The Virgin Islands Police Department’s Economic Crime Unit has arrested Brett “Mac” McClafferty, a well-known local restaurateur and managing partner of St. Thomas Social, in connection with…

John McCarthy February 22, 2026

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Black market scheme to register cars at BMV without paying exposed by ECU

FREDERIKSTED — A black market scheme to register nine vehicles at the BMV without paying has been exposed by local law enforcement. Jimmar Ateebo Payne, 32, was arrested and charged…

John McCarthy December 18, 2025

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St. Thomas woman accused of pocketing entrance fees at Magens Bay

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A 47-year-old St. Thomas woman is accused of stealing entrance fees from a popular tourist attraction. Renee George-President was arrested and charged with embezzlement by employee and…

John McCarthy November 22, 2025

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Serial fraudster Daliqua Moses finally captured on St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A woman sought repeatedly by local police for check fraud and related crimes was finally apprehended on St. Thomas, authorities said. Daliqua Moses, 27, was arrested and…

John McCarthy October 30, 2025

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Former employee accused of pocketing $5,000 from Home Depot

KINGSHILL — A former Home Depot employee has been arrested after she allegedly admitted to pocketing at least $5,000.00 from her cash register, authorities said. Melina Figueroa was arrested and…

John McCarthy October 24, 2025

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Boston woman faces theft charge after $20,000 goes missing from Liberty VI

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Massachusetts woman is facing theft charges after being accused of stealing $20,000.00 from the telecommunications company she worked for in St. Thomas, authorities said. Khadijah R.…

John McCarthy October 23, 2025

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Help cops find Rachel Losordo wanted for grand larceny in St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help to find a Massachusetts native wanted for theft in St. Thomas. Rachel Losordo, 37, of Boston, is currently being sought by the Virgin…

John McCarthy October 18, 2025

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Former hardware store clerk charged with theft, VIPD says

CHRISTIANSTED — A former Gallows Bay Hardware employee is accused of conspiring with a manager to fraudulently cash some of the store's supply of gift cards. Alicia Caleb, 55, was…

John McCarthy October 8, 2025

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Home Depot employee accused of stealing $2,321.15 from the store

CHRISTIANSTED — A Home Depot employee on St. Croix is accused of stealing $2,321.15 from the Barren Spot store, authorities said. Stefanie Matthew, 25, was arrested and charged with grand…

John McCarthy September 10, 2025

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St. Thomas woman accused of cashing fraudulent ARPA check

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A 20-year-old woman faces charges for allegedly cashing a fraudulent ARPA check, authorities said. Jeannia S. Caleb, of St. Thomas, was arrested and charged with passing forged…

John McCarthy August 29, 2025