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ST. THOMAS STUNNED: Scott Free Shooting Marks District’s First Homicide Of 2026

ST. THOMAS — The relative peace of the St. Thomas district was shattered early Thursday morning when a 54-year-old man was found shot to death on a public roadway, marking…

John McCarthy February 12, 2026

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CHAIN REACTION: COKI POINT ROBBERY IGNITES DEADLY GUN BATTLE

Surveillance video captures the moment a bold daytime gold-chain snatching turned into a terrifying shootout in a public parking lot. ST. THOMAS — The sun was still high over Coki…

John McCarthy February 11, 2026

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ECU Rounds Up St. Thomas Man in Massive Identity Theft, Vehicle Fraud Scheme

While some people are busy complaining about the news cycle, the VIPD Economic Crime Unit has been busy tracking a different kind of "entrepreneur." Jeffrey T. Howard, 65, is currently…

John McCarthy February 9, 2026

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Chavez Ali’s ‘Pattern of Erratic Violence’

By JOHN McCARTHY/V.I. Free Press Staff ST. CROIX — While the West End of St. Croix is currently a fortress for "Phase II" and the "Anglo-American Shield," our neighborhoods continue…

John McCarthy January 26, 2026

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St. Croix Man Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges Following Alleged Strangulation

ST. CROIX — A 29-year-old man is behind bars today after allegedly strangling a female companion during a heated argument earlier this week. Elijah Drew was arrested Thursday morning by…

John McCarthy January 23, 2026

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St. Croix police apprehend fugitive following return to territory

By JOHN F. McCARTHY/V.I. Free Press Staff ST. CROIX, USVI — A three-month pursuit concluded Friday as the Virgin Islands Police Department apprehended 23-year-old Joshawn Ayala, a suspect who had…

John McCarthy January 22, 2026

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St. Croix man’s death ruled accidental after fall at junkyard, VIPD says

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) has concluded that the death of a 55-year-old man discovered unresponsive earlier this month at a junkyard in Estate Cottage on St.…

John McCarthy January 22, 2026

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VIPD seeking public assistance to locate missing Dominican woman

CHRISTIANSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in locating 56-year-old Andrea Severino Santos, also known as "Wanda," who has been reported missing in the St.…

John McCarthy January 21, 2026

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BREAKING: VIPD issues urgent wanted alert for St. Croix Man

KINGSHILL — The Virgin Islands Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating 40-year-old Terrance Vidale, who was last seen late Monday morning on St. Croix. Last Known Sightings…

John McCarthy January 20, 2026

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St. Thomas man arrested on firearm and traffic charges after foot pursuit

CHARLOTTE AMALE — A 25-year-old man is in custody after a routine traffic stop for an obstructed roadway led to a foot chase and the recovery of an unlicensed firearm…

John McCarthy January 20, 2026