St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Department of Justice on behalf of its Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (“MFCU”) has arrested Henrietta Harlow in connection with an investigation involving the alleged financial exploitation, abuse, and neglect of an elderly vulnerable adult suffering from Alzheimer’s dementia.
U.S. Virgin Islands — Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in pursuing investigations and litigation over Purdue’s and the Sacklers’ role in fueling the opioid crisis. The attorneys general launched a multistate investigation of Purdue in 2016, and the U.S. Virgin Islands sued Purdue in September 2020.
U.S. Virgin Islands — In observance of National Police Week, taking place May 11 through May 17, 2026, Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea proudly recognizes the dedicated officers and personnel of the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) for their continued commitment to protecting and serving the people of the Virgin Islands.
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands — In recognition of Older Americans Month, the Virgin Islands Department of Justice (DOJ), through its Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) and White Collar Crime & Public Corruption Division, joins communities nationwide in celebrating the invaluable contributions, resilience, and wisdom of older adults. Observed each May, Older Americans Month highlights the vital role seniors play in strengthening families, communities, and our shared future.
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Department of Justice (DOJ) is pleased to announce that the long-awaited modular morgue units for St. Croix have officially been delivered to their designated site and installation is now underway.