U.S. Virgin Islands — I thank and commend the Virgin Islands Legislature for passing the “2026 Second Amendment Rights and Public Safety Act,” a comprehensive modernization of the Territory’s firearms laws developed by the Virgin Islands Department of Justice in close collaboration with Governor Bryan’s office, the Virgin Islands Police Department, and members and staff of the V.I. Legislature.
U.S. Virgin Islands – Bloom where you are planted, rooted in radiance. That powerful theme filled the room Saturday as the Access and Visitation Program (AVP) of the V.I. Department of Justice (DOJ) Paternity and Child Support Division (PCSD) hosted in collaboration with community partner agencies, its 3rd Annual Mothers Matter Empowerment Event at the UVI 13D Research and Strategy Innovation Center under the inspiring theme.
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.