Lawyers Well-Being Week and Law Day were also recognized this month (U.S. Virgin Islands)- Atty General Denise George is proud to recognize Law Day, Law Week, and Lawyers Well-being Week all during the month of May. Law Day (May 1) and Law Week (May 17-23) celebrates the rule of law which protects the freedoms we all enjoy.
(U.S. Virgin Islands)- Atty General Denise George reminds everyone to recognize our law enforcement officers in honor of police week while paying homage to the 13 men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice. National Police Week is recognized May 9-15, Peace Officers Memorial Day will be held on May 15, 2021.
U.S. Virgin Islands – Atty General Denise George announced the Department of Justice’s arrest of a man who misrepresented himself as a licensed contractor to perform work repairs to the homes of five St. Thomas families.
U.S. Virgin Islands – Attorney General Denise George has announced that anyone found submitting false Covid-19 documents or forged test results to the USVI travel screening portal will be prosecuted pursuant to V.I. Code tit. 14, § 843. AG George will also be joining a coalition of attorneys general representing states, districts, and territories, in a sign-on letter to address deceptive online marketing and sales of Fake Covid Vaccine Cards.
(U.S. Virgin Islands)- Atty General Denise George announces that 56-year-old, Melroy L. Matthias of St. Thomas was advised of his rights today. Matthias, a registered sex offender was apprehended by DOJ special agents on May 6 th in Cruz Bay, St. John. He was arrested for failure to comply with registration requirements for sex offenders.