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Vashti Iyantha Gumbs tried to cash 2 forged checks for $130,000, VIPD says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Detectives with the Virgin Islands Police Department’s Economic Crime Unit arrested 23-year-old Vashti Iyantha Gumbs of Estate Thomas, St. Thomas, in connection with two separate incidents involving…

John McCarthy August 11, 2025

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Help cops find Dalisha Figueroa Gardia wanted in connection to a stolen car

KINGSHILL — Police need your help to find a woman wanted in connection to a stolen vehicle on St. Croix. Dalisha Figueroa Gardia, 39, of St. Croix, is wanted for…

John McCarthy August 6, 2025

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VIPD warns local businesses NOT to enter credit card numbers manually

FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department Economic Crime Unit is urging all business owners and employees to avoid manually entering credit card numbers during transactions in the absence of…

John McCarthy August 5, 2025

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Sheldon Hendrickson faces domestic violence charge after assault

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man is facing a domestic violence charge after a woman reported an assault to police. Sheldon Hendrickson, 44, was arrested and charged with second-degree assault-domestic…

John McCarthy August 1, 2025

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VIPD transitions to ‘eCitation system’

FREDERIKSTED – The Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) announces the phased rollout of the eCitation System—an integrated, electronic solution designed to enhance how traffic citations are issued, processed, and shared…

John McCarthy July 28, 2025

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Travis Everett faces domestic violence charge after reported assault

CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man is facing an assault charge after a woman told police he strangled her during a heated argument. Travis Everett, 45, was arrested and charged…

John McCarthy July 27, 2025

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SOB officers seize firearm, ammunition during traffic stop, VIPD says

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Virgin Islands police announced today that Special Operations Bureau officers seized a firearm and ammunition during a routine traffic stop on St. Thomas. Cai Jonte Andrew, 19.…

John McCarthy July 25, 2025

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Kai James gets 10 years for cocaine trafficking on St. Croix

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – Kai James, 37, of St. Croix, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and six yearsof supervised release by District Judge Mark A. Kearney, Acting United States…

John McCarthy July 24, 2025

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CIB investigates armed carjacking at Drake’s Seat in St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE - The Virgin Islands Police Department is investigating an armed carjacking which took place on scenic Magen's Bay Road Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. On Tuesday, July 22, 2025,…

John McCarthy July 23, 2025

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Police investigating shooting that left 3 ‘males’ injured in Strawberry

KINGSHILL — Police are investigating after three males were injured in a shooting at Estate Strawberry on Tuesday, authorities said. On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, the 911 Emergency Call Center…

John McCarthy July 23, 2025