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Diane Christian arrested on domestic violence charges, VIPD says

FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix woman faces charges after a domestic violence complaint was filed with the police. Diane Christian, 50, was arrested today and charged with second-degree attempted assault…

John McCarthy December 17, 2025

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3 women arrested for Market Street robbery, assault on St. Croix

FREDERIKSTED – Three women were arrested in connection to a robbery-assault on Market Street in Frederiksted Town on St. Croix. Milagros Peguero, 43, was arrested today and charged with first-degree…

John McCarthy December 17, 2025

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Help cops find Malachi Thompson wanted for domestic violence

FREDERIKSTED —Police need your help to find a man wanted for domestic violence on St. Croix. Malachi Thompson, 21, of Grove Place, is currently being sought by the Virgin Islands…

John McCarthy December 17, 2025

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Smith Bay cat burglar who preyed on sleeping homeowners caught by cops

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Smith Bay burglary suspect who preyed on homeowners while they were sleeping was arrested by police on St. Thomas. Troy E. Johnson, 61, was arrested and…

John McCarthy December 17, 2025

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Bug-spray assault, drug possession, contempt of court lead court docket

KINGSHILL — In the courtroom of Magistrate Judge Yolan C. Brow-Ross of the Superior Court in Estate Kingshill on St. Croix this morning: Leopold Gittens III is scheduled for a…

John McCarthy December 17, 2025

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St. Croix resident accused of ‘assaulting’ two men

KINGSHILL — A woman is accused of assaulting two men during a domestic disturbance on St. Croix Tuesday morning, authorities said. Lauren Rice, 36, was arrested and charged with third-degree…

John McCarthy December 16, 2025

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Two men and one woman face domestic violence charges; one woman on DUI

KINGSHILL — Two men and one woman will hear a charge of domestic violence read to them in Superior Court on St. Croix this morning. Additionally one woman will appear…

John McCarthy December 16, 2025

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Unsuccessful senatorial candidate found dead at home on St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED – The Virgin Islands Police Department is investigating the death of an adult male discovered in the Flamboyant area of Estate Mahogany on St. Croix. On Sunday, December 14,…

John McCarthy December 14, 2025

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Hit-and-run suspect Cleo Taylor now in police custody, VIPD says

FREDERIKSTED — Police arrested a suspect in connection with the November attack on a woman jogging in Estate La Grange, St. Croix, authorities said. Cleo A. Taylor, 39, was arrested…

John McCarthy December 11, 2025

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Martinez and O’Neal ‘guilty on all counts,’ federal prosecutor says after one-week corruption trial

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — After a jury trial, Ray Martinez, former Commissioner of the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD), and Jenifer O’Neal, former Director of the Virgin Islands Office of Management…

John McCarthy December 11, 2025