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Fugitive Apprehended at Cyril E. King Airport

Malachi E. Abramson, 24, was arrested Friday, Dec. 20, at Cyril E. King Airport on St. Thomas and charged with being a fugitive from justice, the V.I. Police Department reported.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection alerted the Virgin Islands Police Department to Abramson’s presence. A warrant for his arrest, issued by the Bell County Sheriff’s Office in Bell County, Texas, confirmed his fugitive status, according to the police report.

The VIPD Criminal Investigation Bureau is investigating. Anyone with information is asked to contact the 911 Emergency Call Center, Detective E. Rijo at 340-774-2211, the Chief’s Office at 340-715-5546, the Commissioner’s Office at 340-715-5506, or Crime Stoppers VI at 800-222-8477. All tips will remain confidential.

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