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Bryan introduces Ray Martinez as His Choice for Police Commissioner

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. on Tuesday introduced native Crucian Ray Martinez as his nominee for commissioner of the V.I. Police Department, replacing Trevor Velinor, who is retiring after two years in the position.

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