Norman McCassling, 29, of Bridgeport, was confronted by two or three men about 2:25 p.m. on E. 182nd St. in Tremont, cops. COPYRIGHT 2014-2021 VI Consortium. According to police, the 911 Emergency Call Center received reports of the shooting at about 8:50 a.m. and immediately dispatched officers and emergency responders to the scene. The Virgin Islands Consortium was founded in 2014 by Ernice Gilbert and covers U.S. Virgin Islands and Caribbean news, politics, opinion, business, entertainment, culture and much more. He reportedly left when she ordered him to get out of her home. Real Estate News. COPYRIGHT 2014-2021 VI Consortium. Paul Feuerzeig, whose life served as an inspiration to his family, friends and clients, died Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta, GA, of metastatic lung cancer. Generation Z (or more commonly Gen Z for short), colloquially known as zoomers, is the demographic cohort succeeding Millennials and preceding Generation Alpha.Researchers and popular media use the mid-to-late 1990s as starting birth years and the early 2010s as ending birth years. has since corroborated the information. Deaths. VI CONSORTIUM CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI A man told police he was shot during the wee hours of Wednesday morning, January 11, 2023, in the area of Frenchman's Reef while urinating on the side of the road, the [US] Virgin Islands Police Department has announced. CHARLOTTE AMALIE Police yesterday arrested a second man in connection with the Sunday morning shooting death of Marcos Antonio Benjamin Guerrero near Rothschild Francis Market Square. By VI CONSORTIUM. THOMAS One man is dead and another is in custody after a shooting near Hospital Ground in St. Thomas on Friday, as total homicide deaths in the territory for 2023 climbs to 8. The V.I. All Rights Reserved. Homicides Continue to Rise on St. Thomas as Man, 68, Shot and Killed. spokesman Toby Derima has confirmed. The Caneel Bay retained use estate a unique arrangement crafted by Laurance S. Rockefeller in 1983, setting aside the 150-acre resort for independent operation and management will remain in place until its expiration on September 30, 2023 when the NPS assumes full responsibility. The last homicide occurred on St. Croix; police found the unresponsive body of a man at the Altona Lagoon with multiple gunshot wounds. If we approve your claim,, SAN JUAN Lizards that once dwelled in forests but now slink around urban areas have genetically morphed to survive life in the city, researchers have found. Because the matter was still active, the V.I.P.D. Daily News Staff. To save articles or get newsletters, alerts or recommendations all free. Man Armed With Gun Who Led Police on High-Speed Chase, Autopsy Still Pending for Former U.S. The 911 Emergency Call Center at 11:20 p.m. received calls from concerned residents of multiple gunshots in Smith Bay and one gunshot victim. Modular Housing: A Solution to the Territorial Housing Crisis? The single gunshot wound resulted in the death of Schjang. He was identified by next of kin as 38-year-old Nicholas A. Miller. The department is asking anyone with information about this shooting and others on St. Croix to contact the Crime TipLine at (340) 778-4950, or provide an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers USVIhere. VI Consortium | Breaking News, USVI News, Caribbean News, Politics, Culture, Entertainment, Business, . By VIPD PHOTO BY DANNY DERIMA / CLEAR TOUCH IMAGING. Failure to comply could lead to legal actions. By Judi Shimel - February 27, 2023. Today's homicide carried the violent deaths in the territory for 2022 to six. A St. Thomas man is being held on a quarter-million dollars bail after he allegedly shot and killed the elderly relative of his female companion with a licensed firearm. Date of death - March 29. OMMEREN Muddy holes dot the ground in a Dutch village where a map allegedly showing the location of Nazi loot buried in World War II has triggered an invasion of treasure, Social Security Announces Attorney Cap Fee Increase, Puerto Rico Forest Lizards Have Adapted Genetically To Urban Life, Coast Guard Monitoring Russian Spy Ship On Patrol Off Hawaii, Help: Colombia Rescues Sailor Adrift In Caribbean For 24 Days, House-Sitter Returns To St. John Home After 9 Days Only To Find Out Its Been Burglarized, All USVI-Named Man From Wisconsin Dies While Snorkeling At Maho Bay, SUMO TOURISM? All Rights Reserved. According To Some Estimates, Building Costs In The Territory, Ahead Of A Scheduled Hearing Early Next Month, Limetree Bay Ventures, Llc, (ocean Point Terminals) Is Asking A Federal Judge To Toss Out Applications For Preliminary Injunctions In Four Civil Suits That Have Been Filed Against It. Das why them had a problem wide the man who used to be in Immigration here. The St. Thomas shootings carried the territory's total for 2021 to twenty-five, with nineteen on St. Croix, five on St. Thomas and one on St. John. your username. Second Suspect Arrested in Market Square Homicide. CHARLOTTE AMALIE Police have arrested a suspect in the Market Square shooting death of a Dominican Republic native, authorities said. By Source staff - March 2, 2023 A man was shot and killed Thursday afternoon on St. Croix, bringing the island's total to two homicides for 2023, the V.I. . By ERNICE GILBERT/ V.I. The V.I.P.D. ST. THOMAS Three separate shooting incidents in St. Thomas Friday left three men dead and four injured, V.I.P.D. Miriam Dalila Ventura Schuster, also known as Vieja, Goldie Cachon or Cachaca of Estate Bonne Esperance died on Jan. 29. The Island Thyme Caribbean Grille in Orlando, Florida owned by a Virgin Islander has for a second. All Rights Reserved. The 911 Emergency Call Center said it received notification of the incident when a concerned resident called at about 11:43 a.m. reporting multiple shots fired in the vicinity of the Cheeseburgers in Paradise. Police officers in Smith Bay, where two men were shot and killed. Director of Communications Glen Dratte. A Connecticut man was shot to death in the Bronx on Sunday, police said. Harris died on Feb. 10. COPYRIGHT 2014-2021 VI Consortium. is investigating multiple incidents that left three men dead. VI CONSORTIUM FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The [US] Virgin Islands Department of Health 9DoH) on Friday, January 20, 2023, urged residents to take steps aimed at protecting their health as cases of COVID-19 continue to surge on St Croix, with the department registering 247 cases on the island as of Friday. The V.I.P.D. As a result of the overnight shootings, the V.I.P.D. A man was shot and killed Friday on St. Thomas, bringing the island's homicide toll to seven for 2023, the V.I. She was 57 years old. Mr. Derima said another victim was shot but survived the incident. COPYRIGHT 2014-2021 VI Consortium. Upon officers' arrival, the victim was found on the ground in the yard appearing unresponsive and with multiple gunshot wounds about the body. The National Park Service (NPS) is reminding people who want to express their opinion onredevelopment optionsfor Caneel Bay that the public comment period will close on Monday March 6. Get the latest news straight to your phone with the VI Consortium app. The trial of a British Virgin Islands man caught by a Customs patrol officer after a high-speed chase in Coral Bay, St. John, yielded two guilty verdicts. In a huge setback to fugitive economic offender Vijay Mallya, the UK High Court has ruled in favour of a consortium of 13 Indian banks by granting permission to enforcement officers to enter his sprawling estate near London and seize his possessions. The investigation into Mr. Jenningss homicide is still active, and police are urging anyone in the community who may have more information about the incident to contact the VIPD (350.774.2211), the Criminal Investigation Units Major Crimes Division (340.642.8449), or Crime Stoppers V.I. The deceased was carried out by the Medical Examiner's Office. We are saddened to announce the . Public Information Officer Toby Derima has confirmed to the Consortium. 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Scene of Estate Whim shooting on St. Croix on Sat. During a Jan. 27 press briefing held by the V.I. The. ST. CROIX A man was shot dead in his yard in Estate Whim Saturday morning in what police believe to be an ambush-style killing. The last shooting incident, which occurred Saturday, April 10 on St .Croix. He was 78 years old. Its mission is to offer solid and in-depth reporting and breaking news coverage on stories affecting the Caribbean, while providing both prerecorded and live video content, including interviews, shows, along with Caribbean carnivals and festivals to its users. Op-Ed: Fostering a Culture of Collaboration in the U.S., Five Years After Hurricane Maria: A Transformative Virgin, JAG-VI Earns Jobs for America's Graduates Highest, The History of Brain Drain in the U.S. Virgin Islands, WICO Dock Dredging Cost of $17 Million Will be Far Exceeded. Officers traveled to the scene and found an unresponsive Black male with a single gunshot wound, he said. ST. CROIX A man was shot dead just before noon Friday at the Green Cay Beach on St. Croix's east end, the Consortium learned not too long after. The Virgin Islands Consortium was founded in 2014 by Ernice Gilbert and covers U.S. Virgin Islands and Caribbean news, politics, opinion, business, entertainment, culture and much more. However, 68-year-old Keith Jennings did not survive. Franklin Roosevelt Thomas, also known as Vello, of Estate Mt. The V.I.P.D. Get the latest news straight to your phone with the VI Consortium app. This is a developing story, check back for updates. News from BVI. Joseph said. She was 52 years old. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has nominated Acting Attorney General Carol Thomas-Jacobs for a seat on the Virgin Islands Superior Court bench, and he reno V.I. According to the article, the document also includes revelations about former Governor Charles W. Turnbulls alleged involvement in corruption, who had a bagman during his tenure to collect and dispense monies gained illicitly. By V.I. According to the article, the former governor was picked up at 6:00 a.m. this morning by officials of the United States Department of Justice, according to federal sources. The victim of the Jan. 27 incident, identified by next of kin as 46-year-old Stacie Schjang, was in her bedroom near a window in her Peter's Rest Home, located just south of the El Sol Bar & Restaurant on the road separating Peter's Rest from Castle Coakley. Director of Communications Glen Dratte. Waste Management Authority issued a notice over the weekend informing residents. ST. THOMAS One man is dead and another is in custody after a shooting near Hospital Ground in St. Thomas on Friday, as total homicide deaths in the territory for 2023 climbs to 8. 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Police and EMTs on scene of Friday's homicide on St. Croix, which occurred at about 11:43 a.m. at Green Cay Beach just northeast of the Cheeseburgers in Paradise Restaurant. ST. THOMAS A recent transplant from South America is before the courts on charges including rape and burglary. By Judi Shimel - March 1, 2023. The dirt road is roughly a 120-yard walk before arriving at the beach. The deceased victim was identified as 52-year-old Arnold Jarvis. Police Commissioner Ray Martinez declined to comment on the matter, but he confirmed to the Consortium Saturday morning that Schjang and Jarvis were acquainted, though he did not elaborate on the extent of their relationship. Bobby Lester Dies at 78. Slice, the program announced last October by Governor Albert Bryan Jr., appears to be just weeks away from beginning to offer financing to fund d A lengthy decision meeting of the V.I. Vipa Executive Director Carlton Dowe Spoke About The 3p Airports Industry Forum Held To Begin The Detailed Selection Process That Will Ultimately Lead To Vipas Selection Of A Private-sector Partner To Modernize And Operate The U.s.v.is Two Airports. Details pertaining to the arrest remain scant, but The Consortium is correctly working its sources. According to the VIPD, at about 7:45 p.m. Sunday, the 911 emergency call center was notified of shots fired in Estate Barren Spot. Deron Dixon, 35, of Estate Little Princess, was identified today by police as the shooting victim, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. Photo: VINO/File A sign near the entrance reads, "Southgate Coastal Reserve". All Rights Reserved. is asking anyone with information about this incident to send an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers USVI. ST. CROIX Two shooting incidents that occurred Monday night on St. Croix left six individuals shot and three all men dead, V.I.P.D. A sign near the entrance reads, "Southgate Coastal Reserve". Irene F.M. Aneudy Guerero, 22, of St. He was 53. A police officer on special assignment at Ag ST. CROIX United States Attorney for the V.I. V.I.P.D. Luis Manuel Mota-Rivas, 30, of St. Thomas, was arrested at 2:00. On St. Croix, the first incident took place on Jan. 17 wheretwo 17-year-old minors were shot to death in Castle Coakley; and the third on Jan. 27 when a stray bullet struck and killed well-known St. Croix native Stacie Schjang at her home in Peter's Rest. The family announces the passing of Norman Calvin Brown, known to most as Charlie Brown, of Estate Bovoni. energy.cpa-streamhd.com/softball.php. The case is actively being investigated, the V.I.P.D said. The investigation into Mr. Jenningss homicide is still active, and police are urging anyone in the community who may have more information about the incident to contact the VIPD (350.774.2211), the Criminal Investigation Units Major Crimes Division (340.642.8449), or Crime Stoppers V.I. with an anonymous tip. It is therefore illegal to use, reproduce, rewrite, amend or plagiarise any items found on this online news site without the expressed permission of the Board of Directors or Management of VINO. Log into your account. Mr. Martinez said the latter incident is considered a USVI homicide even if the victim died on the U.S. mainland, because the crime that led to her death occurred in the territory. In St. Thomas, an incident that occurred on January 19 where a police officer shot and killed a man is considered a homicide, though according to Police Commissioner Ray Martinez the V.I.P.D. . CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI News website VIConsortium.com is reporting that former Governor of the United States Virgin Islands John P. de Jongh was arrested today August 18, 2015. The Virgin Islands Consortium was founded in 2014 by Ernice Gilbert and covers U.S. Virgin Islands and Caribbean news, politics, opinion, business, entertainment, culture and much more. "when Is The Last Time We Built 50 Homes In A Year In The Virgin Islands," Governor Bryan Asked During Aninterviewwith The Consortium Following His January State Of The Territory Address. Today, we received information that the former governor was being processed at the District Court here at the time of this writing, said an article posted on VIConsortium. A subsequent police investigation identified Jhonniel Tejada as the chief suspect. Photo: VINO/File. Department Of, Territory's Tourism Success in Covid Era, Travel Demand for the U.S. Virgin Islands, USVI Positioning Itself as Leading Caribbean, Spirit Will Start Offering Daily Flights, USVI Delegation is First to Woo Danish Travelers, Carnival VI in St. Thomas Gets Proper Kick-Off. ST. CROIX The man identified as 52-year-old Arnold Jarviswho was shot and killed just before noon Fridaywhile in his vehicle at Green Cay Beach on St. Croix, was the same individual that was being shot at on Jan. 27when a stray bullet struck a female victim in Peter's Rest on January 27, two law enforcement officers with intimate knowledge of the matter have confirmed to the Consortium. Get the latest news straight to your phone with the VI Consortium app. The third occurred in Sunny Isle, St. Croix, where ahail of gunfire resulted in the death of 20-year-old Andy Christianof Estate Whim. COPYRIGHT 2014-2021 VI Consortium. blocked access to the beach to allow officers to perform their duties. The deceased was carried out by the Medical Examiner's Office. The U.S. Virgin Islands credits its ability to survive and thrive during the worldwide Covid-19 cris Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The V.i. On late Monday night The Virgin Islands Consortium was informed by well-placed sources that an arrest warrant was issued for former Governor John P. de Jongh, and that he was to appear in District Court the following morning. The Virgin Islands Consortium was founded in 2014 by Ernice Gilbert and covers U.S. Virgin Islands and Caribbean news, politics, opinion, business, entertainment, culture and much more. Man wins over $30K for wrongful arrest, unlawful police search. Deferred maintenance issues in public housing units are driving eye watering utility bills for the Virgin Islands Housing Authority. Police You are the textbook example of a child predator, U.S. District Judge Robert Molloy told former Olympic boxer John Jackson as he sentenced him to 25 years in prison. Sandra Julia Lashley, also known as Sandy or Sanz, died on Feb. 1. Nov. 27, 2021. The V.I.P.D. The victim was shot multiple times in the upper body while in the driver's side of a gray SUV in bushes near the cul-de-sac at the beach, according to V.I.P.D. Its mission is to offer solid and in-depth reporting and breaking news coverage on stories affecting the Caribbean, while providing both prerecorded and live video content, including interviews, shows, along with Caribbean carnivals and festivals to its users. When the Consortium arrived on the scene, two ambulances were on location, and V.I.P.D. To save articles or get newsletters, alerts or recommendations all free. "Dixon reported to police that as he left his residence headed to work at approximately 5 a.m. on April 1, he heard gunfire and realized he had been injured," VIPD spokesman Toby Derima said. News website VIConsortium is reporting that former Governor of the United States Virgin Islands John P. de Jongh has been arrested today August 18, 2015. The second St. Thomas homicide occurred on January 2, the day the female victim who was shot during a robbery on Dec. 4 at the Glitters Store at the Havensight Mall died. is hosting a press briefing at noon today to address the public. Mr. Derima said the 911 emergency call center received notification of a Bordeaux shooting and man down at 6:27 p.m. Friday. Economic Development Commission Staff Recommended The Board Approve A Change To The Ownership Structure Of Alpine Group Usvi Llc To Reflect A New Partner And Distribution Of Shares. Also find news, photos and videos on virgin islands consortium Edition is asking anyone with information about this incident to send an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers USVIhere. The Virgin Islands Consortium was founded in 2014 by Ernice Gilbert and covers U.S. Virgin Islands and Caribbean news, politics, opinion, business, entertainment, culture and much more. Dept. He was arrested on Wednesday, March 1 near the Leader Jurgen Command, ST. THOMAS After tearful testimony from his third-party custodian, a judge has set reduced bail for, With the results of an autopsy still reportedly pending in the death of Jamie Cail, a 42-year-old woman, ST. CROIX VIPD officers responding to a 911 call of a man down at 105L Whim found 31-year old Akeem, VIPD 'Operation Rewind' Results in Four Arrests,, ST. THOMAS The V.I. Port, In the BVI, Covid-Related Deaths Climb to 37, But Hospitalizations, St. Vincent Prime Minister in Hospital After Being Struck By, Reports | Jamaican Corporal Accused of Infringing on Rights, BVI Hospital Employees Seek Counseling After Witnessing, Internal Audit Department in BVI Says Work is Like, In Trinidad, Mix Reactions as Prime Minister Suggests, Wife of Assassinated Haitian President Speaks Out:. Nearly $3 Million Grant Awarded to University of the Virgin Islands to Expand High-Speed Internet Access. VI CONSORTIUM ST. Photo: virginislandsdailynews.com, Former Governor of the USVI Mr John P. de Jongh (leaning forward) during VI/USVI Friendship Day celebrations on Virgin Gorda on June 29, 2013. Today's homicide was the sixth in the U.S. Virgin Islands for 2022. Because the matter was still active, the V.I.P.D. Officers then descended on the location, and upon investigation learned that the shooting occurred at the beach area. A man had been taken to the Schneider Regional Medical Center for emergency medical treatment after sustaining at least one gunshot wound to his upper body, police report. To save articles or get newsletters, alerts or recommendations all free. Frances T Emery, 87, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Feb. 7, 2023. A examination by emergency medical technicians found no vital signs, and the victim was pronounced dead on the scene. The St. Thomas shootings carried the territory's total for 2021 to twenty-five, with nineteen on St. Croix, five on St. Thomas and one on St. John. The Virgin Islands Consortium was founded in 2014 by Ernice Gilbert and covers U.S. Virgin Islands and Caribbean news, politics . when a stray bullet struck a female victim in Peter's Rest on January 27, two law enforcement officers with intimate knowledge of the matter have confirmed to the Consortium. Following the arraignment at the District Court this morning, a subsequent call was placed to Ms. Jones yielding no results, the article stated. Never cover up their underhanded $h*t. This online news site is the sole property of and is operated by Advance Marketing and Professional Services dba Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) in the Virgin Islands. The aunt and ST. CROIX A man is before the courts on attempted murder, robbery and weapons charges from an incident dating back to 2021. Aneudy Guerero, 22, of St. CONSORTIUM. The University of the Virgin Islands announced Monday that . The content, which includes all articles, photographs, advertisements, bloggs and graphic images, are copyrighted by Virgin Islands News Online and/or the original copyright holder. Today's homicide was the sixth in the U.S. Virgin Islands for 2022. When the Consortium arrived on the scene, two ambulances were on location, and V.I.P.D. The dirt road is roughly a 120-yard walk before arriving at the beach. Police then arrested 50-year-old Richardson Dangleben Jr. and charged him with first-degree murder. your password . February 05, 2022 08:48:59 AM 45 Police and EMTs on scene of Friday's homicide on St. Croix, which occurred at about 11:43 a.m. at Green Cay Beach just northeast of the Cheeseburgers in Paradise. In St. Thomas, an incident that occurred on January 19, where a police officer shot and killed a man. The Family-March 3, 2023. Sorry, No comment are found for this news. Meanwhile, shortly after the first 911 report, a man called 911 to report that he was the one who had shot Mr. Jennings. COPYRIGHT 2014-2021 VI Consortium. The single gunshot wound resulted in the death of Schjang. Upon their arrival, one victim was found lying lifeless on the ground, and it was determined that he had no vital signs. He was 81 years old. Emergency Medical Technicians examined the victim, a Black male, and determined that there were no vital signs. Now Playing: Creed III and Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre, Game will also be streamed on!! It is with a heavy heart that we inform the public of the passing of our Patriarch Zedekiah Jennings Sr., known to many as "Zeddie or Kiah.. Officers then descended on the location, and upon investigation learned that the shooting occurred at the beach area. Staff Consortium | February 20, 2023 ST. THOMAS Two men are dead and another is hospitalized in critical condition, after a shooting in the early hours of Monday morning in St. Thomas. The star athlete was arre ST. CROIX A woman who took her daughter away from her father during las weekends Agricultural Fair is facing charges for violating a court order.