Mugshot of Cavell Dickenson. Photo Credit: THE VIRGIN ISLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT.
ST. CROIX — A 63-year-old St. Croix woman has been arrested in connection with what police describe as a $21,000 debit card fraud investigation involving unauthorized purchases and withdrawals made over multiple occasions. According to the V.I. Police Department, the Economic Crimes Unit concluded that Cavell N. Dickenson used two Visa debit cards belonging to another person for her own benefit, causing losses totaling more than $21,000.
The investigation began on August 20, 2025, when detectives with the Economic Crimes Unit opened an inquiry into Ms. Dickenson.
According to VIPD, investigators determined that Cavell Dickenson knowingly took two Visa debit cards belonging to the complainant and used them without authorization to make purchases and withdrawals on several occasions.
Police said the complainant suffered losses totaling $21,496.00 as a result of the activity.
On May 6, 2026, detectives from the Economic Crimes Unit contacted Ms. Dickenson and served her with an arrest warrant. Police said she was taken into custody without incident.
According to VIPD, Ms. Dickenson was booked and charged with obtaining money by false pretense, grand larceny, fraudulent use of a credit card, access to a computer for fraudulent purposes, and financial exploitation of an elderly person or dependent adult.
Bail was set at $20,000. Police said Ms. Dickenson was granted permission to post 10 percent of that amount. She posted bail and was released pending her Advice of Rights hearing.
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