CHRISTIANSTED — Police are investigating a shooting of an unidentified man that took place near a vodka distillery in Sion Farm late this afternoon, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call Center dispatched officers to Sion Farm near the Lew Muckle Elementary School, in reference to a shooting about 5:20 p.m. today, the Virgin Islands Police […]
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2 Men Shot In Contant Bar, 1 Man Critically Injured Is Flown Off-Island For Care: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police are investigating a shooting at a Contant bar that left two men seriously injured — one of them critically — on Wednesday night, authorities said. The 911 Emergency Call Center dispatched officers to the Schneider Regional Medical Center in reference to two gunshot victims at 8:54 p.m. Wednesday, the Virgin Islands […]
South Carolina Man Arrested On Rape, Illegal Gun Charges Wednesday Morning
CHRISTIANSTED — A South Carolina man was arrested on rape and illegal gun charges on St. Croix late Wednesday morning, authorities said. Timothy A. Morgan, 24, of Charleston, S.C. was arrested at 11:14 a.m. Wednesday and charged with first-degree rape, unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. […]
Police Need Your Help To Find Suspect Wanted For Burglary At St. Thomas Hotel
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help to find a suspect wanted for a burglary at a St. Thomas hotel earlier this month, authorities said. Jean Connor,39, of no fixed address, is wanted in connection to a burglary that took place on March 11 in the area of Palms Court Harbor View Hotel, the Virgin […]
‘Captain Bane’ Cited For Safety Violations By Coast Guard; Still No Sign Of Sarm
CRUZ BAY — The U.S. Coast Guard has confirmed that officials issued several citations to yacht captain Ryan Bane — including “obstruction of a boarding” — but there is still no sign of British woman Sarm Heslop, who was reported missing from Bane’s vessel on March 8. According to Virgin Islands police, Bane initially contacted […]
HOPES FADING FAST! Expectations That Sarm Heslop Will Be Found Alive Are Not Great
CRUZ BAY — The three-ring circus that is the investigation into the disappearance of a British woman got a little more clown-toy-car freakish when the commissioner admitted that police themselves did not contact the Coast Guard when they first found out that Sarm Heslop had vanished on March 8. Police Commissioner Trevor A. Velinor admitted […]
Beaches Are Closed For Camping Over Easter Holiday, But Churches Are Open
CHRISTIANSTED — In advance of the upcoming Easter holidays, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has eased restrictions for churches, which now can have gatherings of up to 200 people or 50 percent of their capacity, whichever is less, Government House said today. The new limit goes into effect immediately and will remain in effect moving forward, the […]
2nd Top Man Promises To ‘Get To The Bottom’ Of V.I. Government Cyber Attacks
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Lieutenant Governor Tregenza Roach announced that his office “is investigating a possible breach in its computer systems that has affected service delivery by its Recorder of Deeds and Cadastral Divisions,” according to a news release. “Our team is actively working on a resolution of this issue,” Roach said. “Although the divisions are […]
Repairs To Crown Mountain Road Near Shibui Condominiums To Resume Monday
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Road work on Crown Mountain near Shibui Condominiums — which began in October 2020 — will resume on Monday, the Department of Public Works said Friday. Island Roads Corporation will continue construction at the site with the implementation of traffic control devices and construction signs, according to DPW. “Work is expected to […]
Golden Grove Inmate Parties Hearty On Diet Of Cruzan Rum And Ganja … Excellent?
FREDERIKSTED — One Golden Grove prisoner is the life of the party at the St. Croix adult “correctional” facility. He is swimming in so much Cruzan Rum, marijuana and stogies — that he doesn’t want to ever leave! That inmate at Golden Grove Adult Correctional Facility on St. Croix is charged with smuggling contraband into […]