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Virgin Islands CBP Apprehends Wanted Man from Kentucky

Release Date
Thu, 02/18/2021

ST. THOMAS,Virgin Islands — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Field Operations Officers apprehended Claude Anthony Bowen Jr. 28, a citizen of the United States, wanted by the Louisville Metro Police Department while trying to depart the Cyril E. King International Airport.   

Claude Bowen Jr. is the subject of an outstanding felony warrant for trafficking controlled substances, tampering with physical evidence and a myriad of other criminal offenses. 

While trying to catch a flight to the continental United States CBP officers apprehended Mr. Bowen Jr. 

“CBP officers will ensure that individuals that have transgressed the criminal justice system and are encountered at our borders are identified and detained,” stated Todd Bellew, USVI Area Port Director .  

Mr. Bowen Jr.  was taken into custody by Virgin Islands Police Department to be subsequently extradited to Louisville, Kentucky. 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between official ports of entry. CBP is charged with securing the borders of the United States while enforcing hundreds of laws and facilitating lawful trade and travel.

Last Modified: Feb 18, 2021