Crime

Man Arrested For DUI Following Accident in St. Thomas

ST. THOMAS — A man appeared before a judge at the V.I. Superior Court on Monday after being arrested for driving under the influence, among other charges. Joel Benjamin was recently arrested for DUE, operating a vehicle with an illegal blood alcohol content and negligent driving. His arrest follows a report on September 30 of an auto collision at the intersection of Emile Francis Drive and Tabor and Harmony Road in St. Thomas. Upon officers' arrival to the scene, contact was made with one of the drivers in the accident who was positively identified as the operator of a black Toyota Tacoma. The operator of the silver Dodge Durango left the scene prior to the officer’s arrival to use the bathroom. Upon his return to the scene, Joel Benjamin was positively identified as the operator of the Dodge. According to the probable cause fact sheet, as Benjamin walked towards the officer, the officer observed that he had a difficult time walking and was using a cane. Benjamin stated that he had...