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August 24th, 2025
USVI- Young man dies after vehicle strike utility pole in St. Croix

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MELVIN H. EVANS HIGHWAY, St. Croix, USVI- A 22-year-old man lost his life early Saturday morning in a single-car collision on the Melvin H. Evans Highway, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department.

July 12th, 2025
USVI: St. Croix man facing ammo import $ stolen vehicle charges in addition to shooting incident

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CHRISTIANSTED, St. Croix, USVI- Following an initial press release from the V.I. Police Department on the arrest of Marcos Gilbert Jr. in connection with 52 shots fired in the John F. Kennedy housing community, further details of the incident have emerged via court documents that suggest broader implications — including possible ammunition importation and the theft of a vehicle belonging to his family.

June 14th, 2025
USVI: Vernon “Pappy” Sackey Jr. wanted for domestic violence burglary in STX

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CHRISTIANSTED, St. Croix, USVI- The V.I. Police Department's Criminal Investigation Bureau has issued a wanted bulletin for Vernon Sackey Jr., also known as “Pappy,” in connection with a domestic violence-related first-degree burglary case.

June 9th, 2025
USVI: 2 women, 1 man injured during Carlos Bar shooting

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CHRISTIANSTED, St. Croix, USVI- The V.I. Police Department is investigating a violent shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in the vicinity of Carlos Bar on St. Croix, which left three individuals hospitalized.

May 2nd, 2025
12 young swimmers to compete @ VISF Long Course Championships

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Twelve young swimmers from the BVI Barracudas Swim Club will compete this weekend at the Virgin Islands Swimming Federation (VISF) Long Course Championships in St Croix at the Dolphins Pool.

March 25th, 2025
USVI: Gov Bryan outlines next steps for racetrack reopening in St Croix

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FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The government of the US Virgin Islands is forging ahead with the completion of the Randall Doc' James horseracing track, according to Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr, who addressed the issue during Monday's Government House press briefing.

December 30th, 2024
USVI: Licensed gun owner suffers self-inflicted injury @ Festival Village

FREDERIKSTED, St. Croix, USVI- An accidental discharge of a firearm occurred on Sunday evening at Festival Village’s Coney Island area, prompting a swift response from Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD).

December 20th, 2024
USVI shines in 2025 Caribbean Travel Awards

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FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The U.S. Virgin Islands has been recognised as a leading Caribbean destination, earning top accolades in four categories in the 2025 Caribbean Travel Awards.

December 14th, 2024
USVI: Richmond shooter opens vehicle door before killing victim

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RICHMOND, St. Croix, USVI- The V.I. Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Bureau is investigating a fatal shooting that took place on Friday, December 13. The incident, which occurred near the basketball court in the DeChabert Housing Community in Richmond, resulted in the death of a male victim and marked the 42nd homicide in the U.S. Virgin Islands this year.

December 13th, 2024
USVI: VIPD seeks help in locating 2 murder suspects

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FREDERIKSTED, St. Croix, USVI- The V.I. Police Department is actively searching for two suspects wanted for first-degree murder: Carlos Ayala, 19, and his uncle, Casey Rivera, 36. Both men are considered armed and dangerous, and authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information on their whereabouts.

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