CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Virgin Islands Police Department said that its Central Records Bureau offices on St. Thomas are closed today due to “plumbing/sewage issues in the building.” The Bureau hopes to have the offices open on Monday, February 1, according to the VIPD. “We apologize for any inconvenience,” VIPD spokesman Toby Derima said.
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Jealous St. Croix Hair Dresser Breaks Into Boyfriend’s Home, Beats Him, Smashes Cell Phone
CHRISTIANSTED — A jealous St. Croix hair dresser who allegedly broke into her boyfriend’s home, beat him and then smashed his cell phone has been arrested on domestic violence-related charges, authorities said. Rebekah “Becky” Kelly, 25, of Work & Rest, was arrested at 10:52 p.m. Thursday and charged with first-degree burglary-domestic violence; aggravated assault & […]
Mary’s Fancy Man Arrested After Allegedly Pulling Woman From Vehicle, Beating And Kidnapping Her
CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Croix man who allegedly pulled a woman out of her vehicle, beat her and then held her against her will has been arrested, authorities said. Ossie Kahmil “Uzi” Constant, 37, of Estate Mary’s Fancy, was arrested Thursday and charged with kidnapping/false imprisonment-domestic violence, grand larceny, simple assault and disturbance of the […]
Former VIPD Police Sergeant Raymond T. Matthew Sr., Known As The Original ‘Cake Boss,’ Dies In Orlando
FREDERIKSTED — The family of retired police sergeant Raymond T. Matthew, Sr. announces his passing on January 5, 2021 at his residence in Orlando, Florida. At the time of his death, he was surrounded by his wife of 43 years, Juanita, and his loving family. Raymond T. Matthew, Sr. was affectionately known as “Paco,” “Ray,” […]
Boat Captain Dies After Motorcycle Crashes Into Car Rounding Corner Near Garden Center In Adrian
CRUZ BAY — A St. John boat captain who just got married six months ago died in a motorcycle accident on Tuesday evening. Ceneca E. “Drumie” Lindo, 36, of Estate Enighed died after the motorcycle he was driving crashed into a car in Estate Adrian just before 6:55 p.m. Tuesday, the Virgin islands Police Department […]
Slack Enforcement Of Traffic Regulations Ends February 1, VIPD Says On Twitter
FREDERIKSTED — Starting next month, police are promising “increased traffic enforcement” for the motoring public in the territory. There will be increased traffic enforcement beginning February 1, 2021, please bring your vehicle into compliance before then,” the Virgin Islands Police Department said. “Violators WILL be cited. NO EXCEPTIONS!” If you live on St. Croix, you […]
St. Croix Man Charged With Kidnapping After Beating Woman And Keeping Her In His Car Against Her Will
FREDERIKSTED — A St. Croix man who allegedly held a beat a woman into submission and held her prisoner is his car for several hours in his car has been charged with kidnapping, authorities said. Alton Pennyfeather, 51, of no fixed address, was arrested at 5:59 a.m. Monday and charged with kidnapping/false imprisonment-domestic violence, the […]
Rainbow Beach Partiers Who Left Garbage Behind For Others To Clean Up Earns Wrath On Facebook Today
FREDERIKSTED — People who held a party at Rainbow Beach yesterday in contravention to COVID-19 protocols — and then left their garbage there — have drawn the wrath and disgust of concerned citizens on social media this morning. “Did you leave your trash at our Beautiful Rainbow Beach yesterday after your big party and left […]
Refinery Worker Who Raped Woman On Christiansted Boardwalk New Year’s Day Captured In Louisiana: VIPD
CHRISTIANSTED — A Louisiana man is under arrest a year after a woman reported he had raped her on the Christiansted boardwalk on New Year’s Day 2020, according to Superior Court records. Jason L. Ribardi, of Abbeville, La., was extradited back to St. Croix to face criminal charges, including two counts of first-degree rape and […]
GRINCH! Dorothea Man Charged With Trying To Sell Jet Ski Back To Owner … 3 Days Before Christmas: VIPD
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A dispute over a personal watercraft has led to a 61-year-old St. Thomas man facing criminal charges. Omar Brown Jr., of Estate Dorothea was arrested on a warrant Thursday and charged with grand larceny, appropriation of lost property and receipt or possession of stolen property, Superior Court documents indicate. Brown was released […]