St. Thomas, USVI
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St Thomas Community News
Tuesday, April 1, 2026
Independent Local News
Vol. 1, Issue 1
Category: Crime & Justice
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St. Thomas Man Arrested on Third-Degree Assault Charges
The Virgin Islands Police Department has arrested a 37-year-old St. Thomas resident and charged him with third-degree assault and related offenses following an investigation by…
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Scammers Impersonate Health Department, Target Territory’s Medical Professionals
Fraudsters are making false calls to healthcare professionals across the U.S. Virgin Islands, claiming their medical licenses face suspension, revocation, or official investigation. The Virgin…
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St. Croix Arrests Underscore Territory-Wide Security Challenges as Resources Stretch Thin
A string of serious arrests on St. Croix in recent weeks—including cases involving sexual assault, armed robbery, and firearms possession—has intensified concerns about public safety…
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VIPD Reports Arrests in Assault Cases as Violence Against Vulnerable Populations Persists
The Virgin Islands Police Department announced arrests this week in two separate assault cases, including an alleged attack on a minor and an incident involving…
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Wave of Violent Crime Arrests Signals Persistent Public Safety Challenge in USVI
Law enforcement in the U.S. Virgin Islands has made multiple arrests in connection with violent crimes in recent days, including an assault case involving a…
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VIPD Arrests Highlight Ongoing Threat of Violence Against Women, Children
Three arrests for assault and sexual assault within a 24-hour period this week underscore a persistent problem of violence targeting vulnerable populations across the U.S.…
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Courts E-Filing System Down, Slowing Justice on St. Thomas
The VI Territorial Courts’ electronic filing portal has been restricted from public access, creating delays for attorneys and residents navigating civil and criminal cases across…
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St. Thomas Traffic Stop Yields Illegal Firearm, Continues VIPD’s Gun Violence Crackdown
A routine traffic stop on Veterans Drive in St. Thomas ended with the recovery of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, marking another success in the…
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AG Rhea Warns USVI Residents of Investment Scams Targeting Meta Platforms
Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea has alerted U.S. Virgin Islands residents to a sharp increase in fraudulent investment schemes spreading across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp,…