Tom Eader
Chief ReporterTom Eader is the Chief Reporter for WTJX. Originally from South Bend, Indiana, Eader received his bachelor's degree in journalism from Ball State University, where he wrote for his college newspaper. He moved to St. Croix in 2003, after landing a job as a reporter for the St. Croix Avis. Eader worked at the Avis for 20 years, as both a reporter and photographer, and served as Bureau Chief from 2013 until their closure at the beginning of 2024. Eader is an award-winning journalist, known for his thorough and detailed reporting on multiple topics important to the Virgin Islands community. Joining the WTJX team in January of 2024, Eader brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the newsroom.
Email: teader@wtjx.org
Phone: 340-227-4463
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Charlemagne and Anselmi cases, Darin Richardson sentencing reassigned to visiting Judge Mark KearneyDistrict Court reassigns two fraud cases to visiting District Judge Mark Kearney after conclusion of Senior District Judge Wilma Lewis’ temporary assignment. -
Charlemagne and Anselmi cases, Darin Richardson sentencing reassigned to visiting Judge Mark KearneyDistrict Court reassigns two fraud cases to visiting District Judge Mark Kearney after conclusion of Senior District Judge Wilma Lewis’ temporary assignment.
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Former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez turns himself in to U.S. Marshals Service on St. Thomas ahead of June 9 sentencing in corruption case. -
Former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez turns himself in to U.S. Marshals Service on St. Thomas ahead of June 9 sentencing in corruption case.
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Prosecution sought 25-year sentence at victim’s request; judge agreed in ex-Sen. Steven Payne’s caseFlorida judge sentences former Senator Steven Payne Sr., 59, to 25 years in prison following his conviction in October of one count of sexual battery on a 17-year-old minor. -
Prosecution sought 25-year sentence at victim’s request; judge agreed in ex-Sen. Steven Payne’s caseFlorida judge sentences former Senator Steven Payne Sr., 59, to 25 years in prison following his conviction in October of one count of sexual battery on a 17-year-old minor.
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Assistant AG Christopher Timmons appointed magistrate judge on St. Croix; Ross, Turnbull reappointedSuperior Court appoints Assistant Attorney General Christopher Timmons as magistrate judge on St. Croix, reappoints Magistrate Judges Brow-Ross and Van Holten-Turnbull. -
Assistant AG Christopher Timmons appointed magistrate judge on St. Croix; Ross, Turnbull reappointedSuperior Court appoints Assistant Attorney General Christopher Timmons as magistrate judge on St. Croix, reappoints Magistrate Judges Brow-Ross and Van Holten-Turnbull.
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USW union demands fair contracts with silent protest during Gov. Bryan’s speech at St. Croix Ag FairUnited Steelworkers members seek bargaining talks, cite long-expired contracts and delayed retroactive payments. -
USW union demands fair contracts with silent protest during Gov. Bryan’s speech at St. Croix Ag FairUnited Steelworkers members seek bargaining talks, cite long-expired contracts and delayed retroactive payments.
