St. Croix Man Convicted of Attempting to Smuggle Cocaine

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St. Croix Man Convicted of Attempting to Smuggle Cocaine

After a week-long trial, St. Croix federal jury on Friday convicted Crucian Keithley Parris, age 33, of conspiracy to possess cocaine with intent to distribute and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.

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