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Senator Franklin Johnson speaks during legislative session on October 30 in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas.

Senator Franklin Johnson reacts to Martinez/O’Neal convictions, says more indictments likely

Tom Eader

Senator Franklin Johnson regrets vote confirming Martinez as police commissioner, reacts to guilty verdict.

The Virgin Islands Police Department takes Cleo Taylor into custody today at the Wilbur A. Francis Command police station in Frederiksted.

Cleo Taylor arrested and charged with attempted murder; mother speaks about daughter’s mental health

Tom Eader

Police charge Cleo Taylor with attempted murder in connection to Estate La Grange attack; her mother seeks long-term mental health care she says her daughter needs.

A St. Croix resident of more than 40 years, who spoke with WTJX in person on the condition that she not be identified, citing concerns about her privacy and safety after being assaulted, shows her deeply cut hand as she sits in the police station at Wilbur H. Francis Command in Frederiksted after sustaining injuries during an early-morning attack while jogging on Black Friday. Her face is not shown, however, blood is running down her head to her nose, to her ear, and to her neck.

Victim attacked by driver of white Benz shares painful account, calls for action to protect others

Tom Eader

Woman injured in unprovoked attack on Black Friday calls for police action to protect St. Croix community as photo array issue slows investigation.

The island-wide power outage Sunday on St. Croix was traced to a fault on a leased generation unit at the Richmond Power Plant from Aggreko.

Major St. Croix power outage affects water flow, delays flights at airport due to generator issue

Tom Eader

Extended St. Croix power outage affects water pressure and delays flights at Henry E. Rohlsen Airport after generator runs out of fuel.

Former Office of Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal, right, accompanied by her daughter, enters District Court during the second day of her bribery trial Thursday on St. Thomas.

Jenifer O’Neal’s housing woes subject of recordings in fraud trial; WTJX looks at her eviction case

Tom Eader

Jury hears recordings on former OMB Director Jenifer O’Neal’s housing situation during bribery trial; WTJX looks into the year-long eviction case.

Former Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal, left, and former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez testify before the Legislature of the Virgin Islands.

No defense witnesses named as Martinez and O’Neal head into bribery trial Wednesday

Tom Eader

Ex-VIPD Commissioner Ray Martinez and ex-OMB Director Jenifer O’Neal tell court they have no witnesses, avoiding possible sanctions after failing to file timely notices.

Stephany Andujar, who was crowned Miss Universe USVI on August 18, 2024, is suing the franchise owner, Jaielean Jagrup, in a breach of contract complaint alleging Jagrup never paid her a $30,000 salary.

Former Miss Universe USVI winner sues franchise owner, claims she never received $30,000 salary

Tom Eader

Stephany Andujar, who won the Miss Universe USVI pageant in 2024, has filed a breach of contract claim against franchise owner.

The Virgin Islands Police Department has impounded a white Mercedes Benz suspected in a series of hit-and-run incidents throughout St. Croix.

VIPD impounds white Benz suspected in hit-and-run incidents, Cleo A. Taylor named person of interest

Tom Eader

Virgin Islands Police Department impounds white Mercedes Benz suspected in hit-and-run incidents, arrest pending.

Senators Kurt Vialet, left, and Marise James interact during a Committee of the Whole meeting/legislative session on November 18 in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas.

Senate expands Governor Bryan’s hotel financing plan into framework that includes nonprofits

Tom Eader

Virgin Islands Legislature expands Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s hotel financing plan into framework that includes nonprofit participation and safeguards.

An employee with the Virgin Islands Office of Management and Budget hands out a plate of food today in Emancipation Garden on St. Thomas during a Thanksgiving feeding initiative OMB organized in partnership with Catholic Charities of the Virgin Islands.

Hundreds receive meals as OMB, Catholic Charities lead Thanksgiving outreach across the territory

Tom Eader

Virgin Islands Office of Management and Budget and Finance Department join Catholic Charities to serve Thanksgiving meals and support the territory’s homeless population.