Fugitive from justice intercepted at St. Thomas airport

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Federal authorities intercepted a fugitive from justice at the St. Thomas airport this weekend.

Malachi Elijah Abramson, 24, was wanted by law enforcement officials in Texas, the Virgin Islands Police Department said.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Bureau arrested Abramson at the Cyril E. King Airport on Friday and charged him with being a fugitive from justice, according to the VIPD.

VIPD mug shot of Malachi Elijah Abramson, 24, of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents at King Airport detained Abramson based on the Texas arrant and held him until CIB detectives could take him into official custody on Friday, police said.

The CBP agents said that the warrant for Abramson was issued and signed by the Bell County Sheriff’s Office in Bell County, Texas, according to police.

This case remains under active investigation by the Criminal Investigation Bureau.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call the 911 Emergency Call Center or Detective E. Rijo of the Criminal Investigation Bureau at 340-774-2211, the Chief’s Office at 340-715-5546, the Commissioner’s Office at 340-715-5506, or Crime Stoppers USVI at 1-800-222-8477.

The Virgin Islands Police Department assures the public that all tips will be kept strictly confidential and contributors may remain anonymous.