Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas - On Saturday, July 23, 2022, Detectives of the Criminal Investigation Bureau, responded to information received from various sources that the fugitive, Arien Milton Kwarme Fahie, wanted in the British Virgin Islands for Murder, was around the Clinton Phipps Racetrack. Fahie, a 26-year-old, was observed in the area and taken into custody without incident.

Agents from Immigration Customs Enforcement, (ICE) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) then recovered Fahie to be sent back to the British Virgin Islands for prosecution. Fahie was wanted by the Major Incident Team of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force in connection with the June 21, 2022, Murder of Mr. Corey Butler in Road Town. Butler was shot by the subject during the committal of a robbery.

VIPD Chief Steven Phillips, stated “after receiving information that Fahie may be on St. Thomas, I immediately mobilized our resources; and we were able to locate Fahie.” This is a notable example of Police and Community working together. We continue to thank the community for the great tips provided and the partnership, and Federal Agencies who assisted in transporting Fahie back to the BVI.”

For providing Tips to CIB call (340) 774-2211 ext. 5556, 5530, 55271, Crime Stoppers VI at 1 (800) 222-TIPS or 911.