Suzanne Carlson

3 weeks ago | virginislandsdailynews.com | Suzanne Carlson

A Superior Court judge has halted all hearings of the V.I. Board of Parole, and there are serious concerns that the board has not held a legal meeting since December 2022 — potentially invalidating their recommendations on dozens of applications over the last two-and-a-half years.

3 weeks ago | virginislandsdailynews.com | Suzanne Carlson

Inmates scheduled to appear at parole hearings today may have to wait, as the V.I. Justice Department is challenging a law that could allow some of the territory’s most infamous convicts to be released from prison. The law, Act 8791, which was signed by Gov.

4 weeks ago | virginislandsdailynews.com | Suzanne Carlson

Senators are gearing up for a Legislative session dedicated to addressing massive pay raises of more than $40,000 each to Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. and Lt. Gov. Tregenza Roach, which appear to have been granted in violation of the law. Senate President Milton Potter announced Thursday that senators will convene Wednesday to consider legislation and potential legal remedies regarding the pay increases, which Personnel Director Cindy Richardson recently said are retroactive to Dec. 2, 2024.

1 month ago | virginislandsdailynews.com | Suzanne Carlson

ST. THOMAS — V.I. Police are asking for the public’s help in locating Megan Corry, who is wanted in connection with a grand larceny that occurred at Regatta Point Villas on St. Thomas. Police identified Corry’s place of employment as Reuse Emporium, a consignment store located in Bovoni, and her last known address is Regatta Point Villas. Police said Corry is a Caucasian woman, but did not provide any other identifying information such as her approximate height and weight.

1 month ago | virginislandsdailynews.com | Suzanne Carlson

V.I. Police used surveillance video and license plate reader technology to track down a man charged with killing a pedestrian, Christina Finney, in a hit-and-run crash on St. Croix, according to a probable cause fact sheet filed in V.I. Superior Court. The suspect, Cedric Richardson, was arrested Tuesday and charged with involuntary manslaughter, operating a motor vehicle without a driver’s license, and leaving the scene of the accident.