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Police Searching for Missing 'Frequent Runaway' Minor

Detectives are asking for the public's support in finding 16-year-old Terrika Alexander, who left from the Girls Group…

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On Thursday, April 25, the St. Thomas community was enjoying J'Ouvert when the celebration was shattered by gunshots which injured three people. Public safety officials immediately canceled the remainder of J'Ouvert.

 
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Beach to Beach Power Swim Set for Sunday

The 10th annual Beach to Beach Power Swim is set for Sunday on St. John and, with the entries capped at 300, time is running out to register. Last year, 283 swimmers raised $20,000.

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2013-05-21 22:51:07
Shooting Claims life of 18-year-old Vasheo Donastorg

According to police, Vasheo Donastorg was washing his car outside his home on Lime Street when shots rang out Monday evening, killing the 18-year-old. Police are urging anyone with information to call.

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2013-05-21 16:32:46
Undercurrents: Consumers Get a Little Help from DLCA

The "Consumer Affairs" part of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs acts as a sort of Better Business Bureau, receiving, tracking, and often resolving complaints against island businesses.

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2013-05-20 19:59:44
News - Police — St. Thomas
Inmates Arrested for Prison Assault

Two Bureau of Corrections inmates arrested for beating fellow inmate.

Read entire articleOct 13 2011 - 8:03pm
V.I. Students Urged to Sign Pledge Against Gun Violence

Police, Department of Education, and Project Safe Neighborhoods encourage young people to make pledge against gun violence.

Read entire articleOct 11 2011 - 9:32pm
Man Arrested for Assaulting Mother and Sister

Man arrested for assault of family members in Estate Bovoni Housing Community.

Read entire articleOct 11 2011 - 9:19pm
Brief: Cops Hunt for 'Dangerous' Victor Rosa

Police are still looking for Victor Rosa, 31, also known as Victor Rolando Rosa Nieves, wanted on charges of domestic violence and  retaliating against or threatening a witness.

Read entire articleOct 7 2011 - 11:57pm
Kean High Student Charged with Possessing Pot on Campus

According to police, the student was arrested shortly before 3:30 p.m. Wednesday and  found to be carrying three small Ziplock bags of marijuana and loose marijuana.

Read entire articleOct 7 2011 - 12:20am
Girlfriend Arrested for Harboring Murder Suspect

A woman reported to be the girlfriend of slain murder suspect Isaac Austrie has been arrested and charged with harboring him before police caught up with him.

Read entire articleOct 7 2011 - 12:12am
Minor Charged With Attempted Murder

St. Thomas Police arrested a 17-year-old minor Monday and charged him with attempted murder in connection with a September shooting incident.

Read entire articleOct 4 2011 - 10:35pm
Man Arrested for Assaulting Victim with Piece of Wood

Detectives on St. Thomas arrested Elroy Rieara, 52, and charged him with third-degree assault for beating a male victim with a piece of wood.

Read entire articleOct 4 2011 - 10:29pm
Domestic Violence Suspect Turns Himself In

A local musician wanted for domestic violence was arrested Sunday evening after turning himself in to police on St. Thomas.

Read entire articleOct 3 2011 - 8:31pm
Three Charged for DUI Over Weekend

Police on St. Thomas arrested three men on Sunday and charged them with driving under the influence.

Read entire articleOct 3 2011 - 7:33pm