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Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run on Queen Mary Highway; VIPD Seeks Public’s Help

By Source staff -
A 54-year-old woman was struck and killed by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash Saturday evening on Queen Mary Highway near the Market Supermarket on St. Croix, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department.

Robbery Suspect Apprehended After Victim Identifies Him to Police

By Source staff -
The Virgin Islands Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Bureau, with assistance from the VIPD Patrol Division, arrested a man in connection with an armed robbery that occurred Friday morning.

Cousin Cut in Knife Attack; Woman Jailed Without Bail

By Source staff -
A woman was arrested Monday on St. Croix in connection with a domestic assault involving a brass-knuckle knife that left her cousin with a head injury, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department.

Police Investigating Shooting Death of Frederiksted Woman

By Mat Probasco -
Police responded to multiple calls about gunfire at the Louis E. Brown Apartments on St. Croix around 8:15 p.m. Monday, finding a 49-year-old woman shot to death.

Man Found Fatally Shot in Estate Glynn; Investigation Underway

By Source staff -
A man was fatally shot on St. Croix Thursday in the area of Estate Glynn, Midland Road, near Crab Queen, the V.I. Police Department reported. 

Oil Illegally Dumped at Krum Bay

Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority -
Last week, the VIWMA team cleaned up approximately 60 gallons of illegally discarded used motor oil from the area. Illegal dumping is against the law, and violators are subject to a fine of not less than $1,000 and/or 180 days imprisonment. 

St. Croix Woman Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting Friend Over Stolen Rabbit

By Source staff -
A woman who called police to report a theft at her St. Croix residence was arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly assaulting the person she accused, the V.I. Police Department announced. 

St. Croix Man Arrested for DUI After Crash Near Church

By Source staff -
A St. Croix man was arrested for driving under the influence Saturday night following a two-car collision on Plessen Road, near the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Grove Place, the Virgin Islands Police Department announced. 

Man Who Brandished Firearm Now in Custody

By Source staff -
On Wednesday, at approximately 8:08 p.m., the Patrol Bureau responded to a call for service in Estate Strawberry in reference to a domestic violence matter, the V.I. Police Department reported.

12-Year Sentence for Child Sex Abuse Handed Down to Keithley Jones

By Source staff -
Keithley Jones was sentenced to 12 years in prison for first-degree unlawful sexual contact after being found guilty of sexually abusing a child under the age of 13, the Virgin Islands Justice Department announced Thursday.

St. Croix Fire Injures One, Destroys Building, VIFEMS Reports

By Source staff -
One person was taken to hospital for treatment Thursday morning after the V.I. Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to a structure fire at an abandoned building in Estate Profit on St. Croix.

Seat Belt Safety Push Targets Teen Drivers in USVI

Source staff -
The Virgin Islands Police Department’s Office of Highway Safety has teamed up with EZ Driving School to launch a new seat belt safety campaign aimed at teen drivers in the territory, where seat belt use lags far behind the national average.

Firearm Found in Discarded Bag Leads to Arrest in Cruz Bay

By Source staff -
A 22-year-old man was arrested in Cruz Bay, St. John, Tuesday after officers recovered a firearm linked to illegal drug activity during a surveillance operation, the Virgin Islands Police Department announced. 

Man Dead After Shooting Monday Night in Frederiksted, Police Report

By Source staff -
A 45-year-old St. Croix man is dead, the latest victim of gun violence in the U.S. Virgin Islands following a shooting Monday night in Frederiksted Town, the V.I. Police Department reported.

Bryan Declares April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month

By Source staff -
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. has declared April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in the U.S. Virgin Islands, highlighting an ongoing initiative to reduce roadway injuries and fatalities caused by inattentive driving, the Virgin Islands Office of Highway Safety announced.

Docket Watch: A Family’s Visit Leads to Violence on St. Croix

By Judi Shimel -
A St. Croix woman was arrested on charges of assault, attempted murder and child abuse. On Friday, 911 emergency call operators sent police to the Mount Welcome area after hearing the screams of children and the sounds of a fight in progress coming over the open call line. 

Surveillance Operation on St. John Nets Three Arrests for Firearm and Drug Charges

By Source staff -
A coordinated surveillance operation conducted by the Virgin Islands Police Department on Friday, April 4, led to the arrest of three men in Cruz Bay and surrounding areas for firearm and drug-related offenses.

Man Dead Following Crash on St. Croix

By Source staff -
On March 28, 66-year-old Micheal R. King, the operator of a 2011 Jeep Cherokee that was traveling eastbound on East Airport Road, lost control of the vehicle and it subsequently fell into a ravine, the Virgin Islands Police Department reported.

Woman Arrested After Early Morning Stabbing in Estate Whim

By Source staff -
A 33-year-old woman was arrested in the early hours of March 25 in connection with a stabbing in Estate Whim, St. Croix, the Virgin Islands Police Department announced.

Shooting Suspect Arrested After Violent Drug Deal Turns Robbery

By Source staff -
A man accused of shooting another during a botched drug transaction on St. Croix has been arrested more than a year after the incident, the Virgin Islands Police Department announced.

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