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Homicides 2013

A chronological log of the homicides recorded in 2013, with statistics broken down by island. The Source…

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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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The Forum Presents Foreign Film "No"

The Forum presents the third in its series of foreign films. It is a Chilean movie called "No."

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2013-05-22 01:34:45
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
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Homicides 2013

A chronological log of the homicides recorded in 2013, with statistics broken down by island. The Source does not include suicides or vehicular homicides in its listing.

Read entire articleMay 21 2013 - 10:06am
One of Two Suspects Returned to St. Thomas in 2009 Murder Case

Two men have been identified as suspects in a 2009 shooting death that took place in Estate Bovoni, and one was extradited Saturday from Texas to face murder charges.

Read entire articleMay 20 2013 - 7:51pm
Child Safe, Amber Alert Never Issued, Police Say

The V.I. Polcie Department is investigating the case that led to a reported Amber Alert, an alert that in fact was never issued.

Read entire articleMay 14 2013 - 5:59pm
Cops Issue 'Never Mind' on Amber Alert

The child who was subject of an announced Amber Alert May 9 is actually safely on the mainland with his mother, and the case that led to the Amber Alert – which was in fact never issued – is being investigated by the V.I. Police Department.

Read entire articleMay 14 2013 - 12:11am
Fugitive Wanted for Georgia Armed Robbery Nabbed at Airport

Police on St. Thomas arrested a fugitive who was detained Saturday when he arrived at the Cyril E. King International Airport, according to the V.I. Police Department.

Read entire articleMay 6 2013 - 11:08pm
Cops Chase Down Suspect in Hooters Robbery

Police on St. Thomas were able to nab one suspect in an armed robbery Sunday at Hooters Restaurant.

Witnesses reported that two suspects entered the front of the restaurant while two more entered through a back door. No one was injured, police said.

According to the preliminary police report, employees saw two men dressed in all black enter the restaurant at about 11:15 p.m. Sunday. Both men were brandishing firearms.

Read entire articleMay 6 2013 - 11:02pm
Police on St. Thomas Arrest Five on Gun Charges

Five people were arrested by police on St. Thomas in the last week in separate cases of possession of unlicensed firearm charges.

Read entire articleApr 29 2013 - 10:48pm
Cops Make Arrests for Robbery, Domestic Violence, Indecent Exposure

Police on St. Thomas made arrests recently in separate cases on charges including robbery, domestic violence assault and indecent exposure.

Read entire articleApr 29 2013 - 10:22pm
Unknown Assailant Shoots Man Early Wednesday

A 21-year-old man was injured Wednesday when he was pursued and shot by an unknown assailant early Wednesday in the vicinity of the Starz Night Club.

Read entire articleApr 25 2013 - 9:30am
Minor Injured By Gunshot Near Fort Christian

A 16-year-old male who had been celebrating Carnival was injured by gunfire early Tuesday near the entrance to Fort Christian east of Emancipation Garden.

Read entire articleApr 23 2013 - 8:53pm