Tim Duncan Donates Over 10,000 Masks to V.I. Prison System
After hearing of the COVID-19 outbreak in the Virgin Islands prison system, Tim Duncan sent 10,800 masks to the territory for distribution.
Contempt of Court Added to Charges Facing Yamini Potter
A federal complaint has been filed charging Yamini Potter with one count of contempt of court/witness tampering and obstruction of justice, U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced Tuesday.
Bank Officer Kidnapped in Attempted Robbery
Friday morning a masked gunman abducted an officer of the Oriental Bank in Estate Diamond on St. Croix in an attempt to gain entrance to the bank and rob it, the V.I. Police Department reported.
Police Respond to Brookman Road Shooting
Police officers responded to gunshots in the Brookman Road area on Wednesday after the 911 emergency call center was alerted at 11:06 a.m.
VIPD Conducting Essential Community Engagement Survey
Input from the community to develop goals and initiatives inclusive of everyone is essential in effective policing.
Man Charged in August Shooting in Oswald Harris Court
The V.I. Police Department on Monday arrested 46-year-old Dekumar Rogers, of Oswald Harris Court, charging him in a shooting that took place on Aug. 27 and left one man injured.
V.I. Health Care Fraud Task Force Launched
Federal and territorial officials and law enforcement officers convened virtually this month to take the fight against health care fraud to the next level, U.S. Attorney Gretchen Shappert announced.
Judicial Branch’s Administrative Order Resumes Certain Operations
The order, which goes into effect immediately, provides for a gradual resumption of court proceedings. Beginning Monday, Sept. 14, all proceedings other than jury trials, bench trials and certain substantive hearings will be heard remotely
VIPD Records Bureau Offices to Resume Service on Sept. 14
The Records Bureau offices will continue limited days and will be open only from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Judicial Branch Extends Modified Operations Consistent With Governor’s New Stay at Home Order
Administrator of Courts Regina Petersen advises the public that effective Tuesday, Sept. 1, and consistent with the Governor’s ‘Extended Stay Safe at Home Order,’ the judicial branch has extended its modified operations in response to the surge of COVID-19 cases.
