VI extradites man wanted for murder in USVI
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Demare A. Encarnacion, a 32-year-old fugitive wanted for first-degree murder, has been extradited to St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, after surrendering to authorities in the Virgin Islands (VI), the [US] VI Police Department and US Marshals Service (USMS) have confirmed.
Encarnacion's return to the US Virgin Islands was made possible through the coordinated efforts of the VIPD Marine Unit, the US Marshals Florida Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force (FCRFTF), the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), and the Virgin Islands Department of Immigration.
Fatal shooting
According to VIPD Director of Communications Glen Dratte, the case stems from a fatal shooting that occurred on October 13, 2024. The ShotSpotter Detection System alerted the 911 Emergency Call Center at approximately 3:03 a.m., detecting multiple gunshots fired on Kronprindsens Gade.
VIPD officers responded to the scene, where they discovered an unresponsive male victim with multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency Medical Technicians arrived shortly after but determined that the victim had no signs of life. He was later identified by next of kin as 59-year-old Cecil R. Scatliffe.
Following an investigation into the homicide, VIPD obtained an arrest warrant for Encarnacion on October 17, 2024, charging him with first-degree murder, use of a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence, and possession of an unlicensed firearm within 1,000 feet of a school.
Fugitive fled to Tortola
In December 2024, investigators from the Florida Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force received intelligence that Encarnacion was in Tortola, Virgin Islands. Months later, on March 18, 2025, authorities confirmed that Encarnacion had voluntarily surrendered to VI law enforcement.
With the assistance of the VI Immigration Department, the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force and VIPD Marine Unit traveled to Tortola to retrieve Encarnacion and transport him back to St Thomas. Upon his return, he was officially arrested and charged with first-degree murder.
$1,000,000 bail
Acting US Marshal for the District of the Virgin Islands, Kwesi Howard, reaffirmed the Marshals' dedication to capturing violent fugitives. "As the enforcement arm of the U.S. Courts, the U.S. Marshals’ commitment to partnerships with federal, local, and international law enforcement agencies to track down violent fugitives is unwavering," he stated. "Although we cannot arrest our way out of problems, we can help bring closure to families who are affected by crimes of violence."
The FCRFTF, which played a key role in the case, has been in operation since July 1, 2008, and consists of eight federal and 101 state and local law enforcement agencies. It operates within the southern, northern, and middle districts of Florida, as well as the U.S. Virgin Islands, focusing on apprehending fugitives wanted for violent crimes.
Encarnacion is currently being held on a $1,000,000 bail as he awaits legal proceedings. VIPD has not disclosed additional details regarding the motive or circumstances surrounding the homicide but has confirmed that the investigation remains ongoing.
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26 Responses to “VI extradites man wanted for murder in USVI”
Carte he m*t*a sk**t from here!!
There are persons in both set of islands who hide criminals of all kind. Especially women. Desperate young and old women, as well as mostly young to middle age dudes who think they are gangsta. Then you have the poor older fks who just listen to ZBVI who wouldn't have a clue that why are habouring a fugitive but he is mi bruddah or sista son or dem gran child. So st Thomas stop spewing and foaming at your mouth. Cause this sh**t stems throughout the Caribbean to the USA.