Tom Eader
Chief ReporterTom Eader is an award-winning journalist and chief reporter for WTJX with more than two decades of experience covering the Virgin Islands. A native of South Bend, Indiana, he earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Ball State University and moved to St. Croix in 2003 to join The St. Croix Avis, where he worked for 20 years as a reporter and photographer and served as Bureau Chief from 2013 until the paper’s closure at the beginning of 2024. He joined WTJX in January 2024, where he continues to deliver thorough, thoughtful reporting on issues important to the Virgin Islands Community.
Email: teader@wtjx.org
Phone: 340-227-4463
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Lavelle Campbell II sues Police Department over missing gold chain he claims was taken during arrestLavelle Campbell II alleges former officer Alisha Sommersall took gold chain during arrest and failed to record it in intake inventory. -
Lavelle Campbell II sues Police Department over missing gold chain he claims was taken during arrestLavelle Campbell II alleges former officer Alisha Sommersall took gold chain during arrest and failed to record it in intake inventory.
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David Whitaker is asking a federal judge for a non-custodial sentence, while prosecutors argue his repeated fraud and bribery conduct warrants incarceration. -
David Whitaker is asking a federal judge for a non-custodial sentence, while prosecutors argue his repeated fraud and bribery conduct warrants incarceration.
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Chief Judge Robert Molloy dismisses suit with prejudice that alleged sex-based pay discrimination against Genevieve Whitaker when she was deputy supervisor of elections. -
Chief Judge Robert Molloy dismisses suit with prejudice that alleged sex-based pay discrimination against Genevieve Whitaker when she was deputy supervisor of elections.
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Ex-Police Commissioner Ray Martinez asks court to slash recommended sentence; supporters write judgeMartinez argues presentence report miscalculates actual harm, wrongly applies sentencing enhancements, and has produced an unprecedented guidelines range. -
Ex-Police Commissioner Ray Martinez asks court to slash recommended sentence; supporters write judgeMartinez argues presentence report miscalculates actual harm, wrongly applies sentencing enhancements, and has produced an unprecedented guidelines range.
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BOE keeps single ballot despite requirement for separate federal ballot; motion to fire Fawkes failsElection contractor says separate federal and local ballots could be produced before June 17 mailing deadline, but board votes 6-3 to maintain current system. -
BOE keeps single ballot despite requirement for separate federal ballot; motion to fire Fawkes failsElection contractor says separate federal and local ballots could be produced before June 17 mailing deadline, but board votes 6-3 to maintain current system.
