Crime

50-Year-Old Man Arrested For Allegedly Striking Victim With Mahogany Wood Unprovoked

ST. THOMAS — Authorities have arrested 50-year-old Akebo Thomas on charges of third-degree assault, simple assault, and disturbance of the peace. The incident, which occurred on April 24, 2024, at Paul M. Pearson Garden in St. Thomas, was reported by the male victim. According to the V.I. Police Department's Criminal Investigation Bureau, the victim was in the area when a male individual approached him, asking if he had issues with anyone around. At this point, Thomas allegedly interrupted and accused the victim of frequently passing by and watching him. The victim denied the accusations, stating he was unaware of what Thomas was referring to. According to the VIPD, the situation escalated when Thomas threatened to slap the victim the "next time" he looked at him. The victim left the area in a golf cart, but Thomas and the other male reportedly followed him on foot. Thomas then picked up a piece of mahogany wood and began striking the victim repeatedly, inflicting injuries. The assa...