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7 Detainees At St. Thomas Jail Test Positive For COVID-19, BOC Says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Six detainees at the Alexander A. Farrelly Criminal Justice Complex on St. Thomas tested positive for COVID-19 Monday evening, the Virgin Islands Bureau of Corrections said Tuesday.…

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Delta Variant Causes COVID-19 Outbreak At St. Croix Prison; 1 Inmate Hospitalized

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Bureau of Corrections said it first learned that an inmate at the John Bell Adult Correctional Facility tested positive for COVID-19 at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday.…

John McCarthy July 28, 2021

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Man Awaiting Trial For Armed Robbery Arrested On Domestic Violence Charge

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man who is awaiting trial for an armed jewelry store robbery has been arrested on domestic violence-related charges, authorities said. Shemelle Isaac, 29, of…

VI Free Press May 17, 2021

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Virgin Islands Parole Board Schedules Parole Hearings For Next Month

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Parole Board advises the public that the Board will convene on June 7-10, 2021, to hear testimony from victims, family members of victims, or other interested…

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BOC Staff And Inmate Complete 2-Week Certification Training Through UVICELL

FREDERIKSTED — The Bureau of Corrections in partnership with UVICELL is now a National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Accredited Training Unit and is authorized to use the…

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BOC Responds To Today’s Protest By Corrections Officers Territory-Wide

FREDERIKSTED — The Bureau of Corrections today congratulated all correctional officers and workers during National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, which runs from May 2-8, 2021. The demanding work they do…

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Annas Retreat Man Who Allegedly Stalked Woman Arrested For Contempt of Court

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man has been arrested after allegedly stalking a woman who took out a protective against him, authorities said. Darrell D. Thomas, 49, of Anna’s…

VI Free Press May 2, 2021

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Annas Retreat Man Wanted For Attempted Murder Surrenders To Authorities: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department is no longer searching for a 53-year-old St. Thomas man wanted for attempted murder. The VIPD said Adala Donastorg, of Annas Retreat,…

VI Free Press May 2, 2021

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Video Game Club Founder Arrested On Child Sex Charges In St. Thomas: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A man who founded a video game club where teens can hang out in St. Thomas has been arrested on child sex charges, authorities said. Dwight E.…

VI Free Press May 1, 2021

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Paradise Woman Who Deposited Fraudulent $900+ Check Arrested: VIPD

FREDERIKSTED — The VIPD’s Economic Crime Unit arrested a Paradise woman on Tuesday evening for forgery and grand larceny in connection to a check kiting scheme, authorities said. Brittney Nicholas, ,21,…

VI Free Press April 29, 2021