St. Croix, USVI - On April 7, 2023, at approximately 1:29 p.m., Shakir Jaahsine Noel was picked up on an outstanding warrant out of Hillsborough County, Florida. This warrant is in relation to Mr. Noel escaping from the custody of the Hillsborough County Sheriff department. Mr. Noel evaded the Hillsborough County Sheriff Department and made his way to St. Croix.

Shakir Jaahsine Noel

The Criminal Investigation learned that 29-year-old Shakir Jaahsine Noel may be on St. Croix and detectives were able to contact him at a Hospital Street, Frederiksted residence where he was placed under arrest and charged as a fugitive from justice. He was transported to the Police Administrative Building in Mars Hill, Frederiksted where he was booked, and no bail was set on this matter until he is seen by a judge. He was then transported to the John Bell Correctional Facility pending his Advice of Rights Hearing set for Monday, April 10, 2023.

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