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Gas Station Owner By Former Police Commissioner Robbed At Gunpoint

CHRISTIANSTED — A gas station in La Grande Princesse owned by the former police commissioner was robbed at gunpoint on Wednesday night, authorities said. Two masked, armed men demanded money…

John McCarthy February 4, 2022

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California Woman Flagged As Fugitive For Grand Theft Auto At St. Thomas Airport

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A California woman was flagged at the St. Thomas airport by federal officials as a fugitive from justice for grand theft auto, authorities said. Alicia Alcala –…

John McCarthy January 6, 2022

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77-Year-Old Man Held On Domestic Violence Charge After Assault: VIPD

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man was charged with assault after police responded to a domestic violence call on Tuesday morning, authorities said. Edward H. Russell, 77, of Christiansted, was arrested at…

John McCarthy January 5, 2022

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VIPD’s ‘Operation Silent Night’ Nets Guns, Ammo, 2 Arrests On New Year’s

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department — using intelligence, high visibility patrol, and technology — initiated “Operation Silent Night” on Friday night. The New Year’s Eve initiative focused…

John McCarthy January 1, 2022

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2 Suspects In Superior Court For Gun Case While Prosecutors Mull Other Charges

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two men who were arrested within hours of the Havensight Mall shooting last Saturday appeared in court on Thursday for scheduled bail hearings. Shemar Coward, 21, of…

John McCarthy December 11, 2021

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Police Say Investigation Into Death Of Free Diver Off Of Hull Bay Continues: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police have identified the free diver whose body was recovered by the U.S. Coast Guard more than one week ago off of Hull Bay in St. Thomas.…

John McCarthy October 26, 2021

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Coast Guard Recovers Body Of Restaurant Worker Who Free Dove Off Of Hull Bay

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Coast Guard air and surface units concluded their search for a missing free diver, who was recovered deceased Monday by the crew of a St. Thomas Rescue…

John McCarthy October 20, 2021

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Passengers Try To Stick-Up Taxicab Driver When He Arrives In Anna’s Retreat: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating after officers were dispatched to Anna’s Retreat to investigate an attempted armed robbery at 12:51 p.m. Wednesday, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. The…

John McCarthy October 14, 2021

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Police Need Your Help To Find 2 Missing Teenagers On St. Thomas: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The VIPD is asking for the St. Thomas community's assistance in locating 17-year-old Constance Brathwaite Phipps and 16-year-old K’Vante Brathwaite Phipps, who were last seen in Estate…

John McCarthy October 5, 2021

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Police Need Your Help To Find Missing Teenager Solimar Barnes On St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help this evening to find a missing teenager on St. Thomas, authorities said. Solimar Barnes, 15, has been missing for three days, family members…

John McCarthy October 5, 2021