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Woman Arrested in Hospital Ground Burglary, Assault Case

A 26-year-old St. Croix woman has been arrested in connection with a June burglary and assault in the Hospital Ground residential area, according to the Virgin Islands Police Department.

Woman Wanted for Assault at Red Hook Ferry Surrenders

A Bovoni woman wanted in the attack and subsequent head stomping of a woman at the Red Hook ferry terminal on St. Thomas has surrendered, police said Monday.

Dangleben to Stand Trial in December in Shooting Death of Detective Phipps

Richardson Dangleben Jr., charged with murder in the July 2023 shooting death of V.I. Police Detective Delberth Phipps Jr., has a December trial date after years of delay as the prosecution and defense argued over whether he would face the death penalty if convicted of the crime.

Woman Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting Officer During St. John J’ouvert

A St. Thomas woman was arrested Friday after police said she assaulted an officer who was responding to multiple fights during the St. John Celebration J'ouvert event in Cruz Bay.

VIPD Arrests 19-Year-Old in Connection with Two Separate Auto Theft Incidents

The Virgin Islands Police Department's Criminal Investigation Bureau has arrested 19-year-old Ra’jahni Hendrickson in connection with two separate incidents of auto theft that occurred on June 14. He has been charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle, possession of stolen property, and grand larceny, reported VIPD.

Man Extradited from Florida on Firearm, Ammunition Charges

Jomar Sanes, 29 was extradited to St. Croix July 3 to face charges of carrying of firearm openly or concealed and possession of ammunition, reported the Virgin Islands Police Department.

Man Extradited to St. Croix on Charges Related to Sexual Assault of a Minor

Ajahny Joseph, 25, was extradited to St. Croix July 3, where he was booked with bail set at $75,000. Unable to post bail, Joseph was remanded to the John Bell Adult Correctional Facility pending an advice of rights hearing set for July 6 at the Superior Court, reported the Virgin Islands Police Department.

STX Woodpile Trial Now Slated for November

The trial of Davidson and Sasha Charlemagne, originally scheduled to begin later this month, was pushed back by four months this week because the government’s prosecutor is on bereavement leave. 

Man Found Fatally Shot at Croixville Apartments

A man was found fatally shot Thursday afternoon at Croixville Apartments on St. Croix.

Hospital Ground Shooting Leaves Man Wounded, Police Say

A man was shot in the shoulder Sunday night in Hospital Ground and has declined to tell investigators what happened,.

Shooting Victims Had Asked Brother to Move Out

A verbally abusive Jahnigh Gonsalves had been staying with his brother and his brother’s girlfriend for months, refusing to leave their Lorraine Village apartment. When the woman called police Monday morning for help getting Gonsalves out, he allegedly fired eight shots into the couple.

Romanian Man Sentenced to 15 Months for Illegal Re-Entry

A Romanian man was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison after admitting to illegally re-entering the United States following two previous deportations.

Driver Dies After Vehicle Strikes Utility Pole on Kingshill Road

A driver died Tuesday night after losing control of a vehicle and crashing into a utility pole on Kingshill Road near Kingshill Cemetery on St. Croix.

Jury Finds St. Croix Man Guilty on All Child Sexual Assault Charges

A St. Croix jury found Cecile Douglas guilty Tuesday of first-degree aggravated rape, two counts of first-degree unlawful sexual contact and child abuse involving a child younger than 13.

O’Neal Still Required to Begin Seven-Year Sentence Wednesday

After being sentenced to seven years in prison and multiple attempts to delay the day of her court-ordered surrender into federal custody, former V.I. Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal was once again ordered to report to U.S. Bureau of Prisons custody on July 1. 

St. Croix Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Restaurant Shooting

A St. Croix man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for firing a gun inside a Christiansted restaurant during a confrontation with employees.

BVI Citizen Charged With Illegal Reentry, Child Exploitation Offenses

A British Virgin Islands citizen has been arrested on federal charges of illegal reentry into the United States and possession and distribution of child exploitation material.

Attempted Murder Charge Filed in Lorraine Village Shooting

A man is facing an attempted murder charge after police took him into custody in connection with a shooting that left two people injured Monday morning in Lorraine Village.

Survivor Says FirstBank Enabled Epstein’s Sex-Trafficking Operation

A civil suit filed in federal court last week accused Jeffrey Epstein’s “longest banking partner,” FirstBank Puerto Rico, of “participating in and financially benefiting from” the sex offender and disgraced financier’s international trafficking operation for more than two decades. 

Police Hunt Lorraine Village Shooter As Bryan Bolsters Police Ranks

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. added peace officers to police ranks Monday as investigators scoured St. Croix for Janigh Gonsalves, a suspect in the shooting of a man and a woman at the Lorraine Village Apartments. Separately, court records reveal new details in another killing at a St. Croix gas station.

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