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DOJ, VIPD, and Federal Partners Continue Joint Investigation Into Virgin Islands School Threats

The V.I. Department of Justice (DOJ) and V.I. Police Department (VIPD), working with federal partners, have issued a strong statement denouncing the threats that targeted public schools in the St. Croix District earlier this week. Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea and VIPD Commissioner Mario Brooks described the threats as “unacceptable,” making clear that the protection of students, teachers, and staff is paramount. “Threats of this nature are unacceptable, and we are outraged that anyone would attempt to put our children and school communities at risk,” they said in a joint statement. “The safety and well-being of students is our top priority. DOJ, VIPD, and federal partners are working tirelessly to identify and hold accountable those responsible." The joint statement followed a week of heightened concern after all public schools in the St. Croix District were closed on Monday, August 25, out of an abundance of caution. As previously reported, the closures came after a racist bomb t...