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South Carolina Man Arrested On Rape, Illegal Gun Charges Wednesday Morning

CHRISTIANSTED — A South Carolina man was arrested on rape and illegal gun charges on St. Croix late Wednesday morning, authorities said. Timothy A. Morgan, 24, of Charleston, S.C. was…

VI Free Press April 1, 2021

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Golden Grove Inmate Parties Hearty On Diet Of Cruzan Rum And Ganja … Excellent?

FREDERIKSTED — One Golden Grove prisoner is the life of the party at the St. Croix adult "correctional" facility. He is swimming in so much Cruzan Rum, marijuana and stogies…

VI Free Press March 25, 2021

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SNEAKY! St. Thomas Woman Nabbed At Airport Trying To Leave Town After Fencing Stolen Cell Phone: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas woman who allegedly fenced a stolen cell phone was nabbed by alert police detectives at the airport prior to boarding a flight, authorities said.…

VI Free Press March 21, 2021

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Frydenhoj Man Charged With Domestic Violence After Damaging Woman’s Vehicle: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man was arrested on domestic violence-related charges after allegedly damaging a woman's vehicle on Friday. Shawn K. Chichester Sr., 41, of Estate Frydenhoj, was…

VI Free Press March 21, 2021

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2 Men Re-Arrested In Prison And Charged With 1st Degree Murder In Teen’s Death

FREDERIKSTED — Two of four males arrested in the murder of a St. Croix woman in Estate Paradise last year have had the charges against them upgraded, authorities said. Calijah…

VI Free Press March 20, 2021

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Bureau of Corrections Response To St. Croix AVIS Newspaper’s Weekend Edition

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Bureau of Corrections (BOC) said it "continues to progress,despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which have affected employee morale,wellness, and work-life balance…

VI Free Press March 19, 2021

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SAVED BY THE SHIELD! Policeman Fired Upon Inside Campo Rico Suspect’s Home

FREDERIKSTED — Police attempting to make contact with a suspect were fired upon as they tried to enter a room at the suspect's house in Campo Rico early this morning,…

VI Free Press March 19, 2021

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Acting On A Warrant, Cops Find Illegal Ammunition In Prince St. Woman’s Home

FREDERIKSTED — Police acting on a search warrant found a cache of illegal ammunition in a St. Croix woman's home early this morning, authorities said. Rikisha Heywood, 35, of Queen…

VI Free Press March 19, 2021

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Suspect In Murder Case Charged With Illegal Possession of Ammunition: VIPD

CANE BAY — VIPD police detectives obtained a search warrant for the vehicle of a person of interest in a murder case and got what they were looking for —…

VI Free Press March 17, 2021

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2 St. Croix Men Arrested On Illegal Gun Charges After Routine Traffic Stop: VIPD

KINGSHILL — Two St. Croix men were arrested on illegal gun charges after a routine traffic stop near mid-island on Monday afternoon, authorities said. D’Andre Friday, 20, of Mon Bijou…

VI Free Press March 16, 2021