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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,…

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…

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 —…

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…

March 16, 2021

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Red Ribbon Week Contest Winners Get Google Chromebooks

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department, in partnership with the Virgin Islands Department of Education, issued new Google Chromebook computers with carrying cases to winners of the 2020…

March 14, 2021

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Former McDonald’s Manager Arrested In Shooting Death Of VING Mechanic: VIPD

CANE BAY — A former McDonald's manager has been arrested in connection to the shooting death of a VING mechanic 10 days ago, authorities said. Ta'Jhanique Cumberbatch, 22, of Besty's…

March 12, 2021

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Anna’s Retreat Man Who Fired Gun During Bank Robbery Attempt Gets 12 Years In Prison: USAO

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man who was part of a duo that put a bullet in a security guard's leg after he interfered with their botched bank robbery…

March 11, 2021

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Police Arrest Sion Farm-Area Man On Child Rape Charges Early This Morning: VIPD

CHRISTIANSTED — A Sion Farm-area man was arrested today for the rape of a child last year, authorities said. Kyle M. Stapleton, 34, of Tan Tan Terrace, was arrested at…

March 10, 2021

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Sion Farm-Area Man Brought Back From South Carolina To Face Illegal Ammunition Charge: VIPD

CHRISTIANSTED — A Sion Farm-area man who police had to locate in South Carolina has been brought back to St. Croix to face illegal possession gun ammunition charges, authorities said.…

March 10, 2021

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Police Need To Find ‘Person of Interest’ Akimo Smith In Connection To Last Night’s Murder In St. Thomas: VIPD

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are looking for a St. Thomas man as a "person of interest" in a fatal shooting that took place in a Charlotte Amalie East housing project…

March 10, 2021