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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

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GEORGIA MAN NABBED AT ST. THOMAS AIRPORT AFTER ALLEGEDLY SCALDING WIFE WITH HOT IRON AT SAPPHIRE BEACH RESORT

ST. THOMAS — A brutal domestic dispute at a premier St. Thomas resort ended with a 43-year-old man in handcuffs at the Cyril E. King Airport as he reportedly attempted…

John McCarthy February 24, 2026

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BREAKING: St. Thomas Man Arrested After High-Stakes Traffic Stop

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A routine patrol by the VIPD’s Special Operations Bureau turned into a major firearms arrest early Saturday morning on the Harwood Highway. The Midnight Maneuver At approximately…

John McCarthy February 23, 2026

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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