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Christiansted Under Fire: One Dead, Church Gutted in Back-to-Back Blazes

CHRISTIANSTED — Arson investigators are combing through the charred remains of two downtown properties Thursday after a pair of suspicious blazes struck the historic district within a 12-hour window, leaving…

John McCarthy March 26, 2026

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VIPD Seeks Public Help To Locate Burglary ‘Person of Interest’ Hector Julio Torrez Olivio

ST. THOMAS — The Virgin Islands Police Department is asking for the community’s help in locating a 34-year-old man wanted for questioning in connection with a recent burglary. Hector Julio…

John McCarthy March 16, 2026

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Traffic Stop Near Main Street Nets Illegal Firearm and Narcotics

ST. THOMAS — A high-speed pursuit through the streets of Charlotte Amalie ended in the arrest of a 30-year-old man Thursday morning after he nearly collided with a police vehicle…

John McCarthy March 7, 2026

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BREAKING: Homicide Investigation Underway in St. Thomas

ST. THOMAS — The Virgin Islands Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday morning at the Paul M. Pearson Gardens Housing Community. Key Details of the Incident:…

John McCarthy March 5, 2026

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STT man arrested after tire wrench assault ⚖️

ST. THOMAS — A 40-year-old man is in custody following a violent altercation in the Contant area on Tuesday evening. Suspect: David Burgess, 40. Incident: Police were dispatched to the…

John McCarthy March 4, 2026

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VIPD APPREHENDS SUSPECT IN NOVEMBER SUNNY ISLE SHOOTING ⚖️

ST. CROIX — Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Bureau, supported by the Special Operations Bureau, executed search warrants early Wednesday morning that led to the arrest of a 20-year-old suspect…

John McCarthy March 4, 2026

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Traffic Stop Near Vendors Plaza Leads to Felony Gun Arrest ⚖️

ST. THOMAS — A routine traffic stop for a minor equipment violation resulted in a felony weapons arrest Friday morning on Veterans Drive. The Traffic Stop 🚔 On February 27,…

John McCarthy March 2, 2026

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Robbery Arrest at Estate Castle Coakley Business ⚖️

ST. CROIX — A 31-year-old man is in custody after allegedly robbing and strangling a woman at a local bar and restaurant early Monday morning. The Virgin Islands Police Department…

John McCarthy March 2, 2026

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John Abramson IV Arrested for Frederiksted Shootout

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department has arrested 18-year-old John Abramson IV in connection with a violent gun battle that erupted on Queen Street earlier this month. The Incident:…

John McCarthy February 27, 2026

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ST. CROIX ‘MOVING PRO’ FACES ASSAULT CHARGES IN SUPERIOR COURT

ST. CROIX — A longtime moving professional known for his years of labor in the Peter’s Farm and Peter's Rest industrial areas appeared in Superior Court this morning to face…

John McCarthy February 25, 2026