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Wanted man who hit sleeping victim with steel pipe, stabbed him, is arrested

FREDERIKSTED — A man accused of stabbing a victim in his sleep and hitting him with a steel pipe was jailed. Alexander "Alex" Mateo, 47, of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic,…

John McCarthy September 19, 2025

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St. Croix man jailed after being charged with domestic violence

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man was jailed after police found grounds for his arrest on domestic violence-related charges. Alli Parris was arrested Wednesday and charged with third-degree assault-domestic violence,…

John McCarthy September 18, 2025

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Help cops find Dominican man wanted for mayhem on St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — Police need your help today to find a Golden Rock resident wanted for mayhem on St. Croix, the Virgin Islands police Department said. Alexander Mateo, 47, of the…

John McCarthy September 16, 2025

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Traffic stop on Weymouth Rhymer Highway yields gun, ammunition

CHARLOTTE AMALIE —A St. Thomas man is in custody after a routine traffic stop on the Weymouth Rhymer Highway turned up a gun and ammunition. Jahmal Braithwaite, 44, was arrested…

John McCarthy September 15, 2025

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Home Depot employee accused of stealing $2,321.15 from the store

CHRISTIANSTED — A Home Depot employee on St. Croix is accused of stealing $2,321.15 from the Barren Spot store, authorities said. Stefanie Matthew, 25, was arrested and charged with grand…

John McCarthy September 10, 2025

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Family brawl ends in mother’s arrest for allegedly assaulting minor daughter

FREDERIKSTED — A female minor told police her mother picked a fight with her while she was sleeping in her bedroom. Christin Willie, 39, was arrested and charged with simple…

John McCarthy September 8, 2025

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St. Croix man charged after firefighter ‘assaulted’ while battling blaze

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man was charged after allegedly assaulting a firefighter who was battling a blaze near Sunny Isle. Miguel Sanchez, 30, was arrested and charged with aggravated…

John McCarthy September 8, 2025

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Security camera footage reveals St. Croix shooter

FREDERIKSTED — Security camera footage captured the moment shots rang out in St. Croix, authorities said. Othnell Gumbs, 64, was arrested today and charged with third-degree assault, possession of ammunition,…

John McCarthy September 5, 2025

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Sleeping woman wakes up to burglar on her bed

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man faces a burglary charge after a break-in at a Queens Quarter-area residence, authorities said. Jahthwan Barnes 32, was arrested and charged with second-degree burglary,…

John McCarthy September 3, 2025

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Kendall Smith accused of strangling female family member

FREDERIKSTED — A 54-year-old St. Croix man was jailed after being accused of strangling a female family member, authorities said. Kendall Smith, of Grove Place, was arrested and charged with…

John McCarthy September 3, 2025